Mark, > Novell Technical Support considers systems that have Base pattern packages "missing" as problematic for support and updates. So, I can't recommend doing that at all.
OK, good to know. If the books are ever updated we'll either rip that section out, or add strong warning words. Thanks. "Mike MacIsaac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (845) 433-7061 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390