Why must the precompiled kernels have this stupid thing enabled? It drives me crazy. My laptop's battery lasts a fraction of what it should. I have to recompile the kernel every time I upgrade Mandrake for my laptop. That is unless someone can point out where the precompiled kernels configuration files are... I always have a lot of trouble getting my accursed network card to work, but the precompiled kernels do it fine. any suggestions? This doesn't fix the problem of having kapm-idled running, but it does make my life easier. Angus