Someone asked.. >is there any way we can read the CPU serial no not just the signature ? IF you are talking about the CPU serial number identification in Pentium III , then you are out of luck. The KErnel in 2.2 explicitly disables Processor Serial Number (PSN). And usually, CPUs have no internally hardwired S. No but a generic ID String. ( If anyone chooses to say otherwise...I am going on a vacation ;) Love shourya -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Linux India Mailing List Archives are now available. Please search the archive at http://lists.linux-india.org/ before posting your question to avoid repetition and save bandwidth.