Just installed the Kernel 2.2.13-22mdk from the /Updates folder of a Mandrake mirror. All works as before, except that when I start kppp as a regular user, I get a message that this kernel does not support ppp, and that I should consult the sysadmin (me) or recompile the kernel with ppp support or as a module. I click the "OK" button and kppp starts as usual from here, but doing this each time I log on is a hassle. If anyone can explain whats up I'd be gratefull. Note: When I run /sbin/lsmod I get the following: Module Size Used by ppp 20908 2 (autoclean) slhc 4312 1 (autoclean) [ppp] autofs 9380 1 (autoclean) nls_iso8859-1 2052 4 (autoclean) nls_cp437 3548 4 (autoclean) vfat 11100 4 (autoclean) fat 33664 4 (autoclean) [vfat] opl3 14312 0 cs4232 2440 0 ad1848 24592 0 [cs4232] uart401 6448 0 [cs4232] sound 66072 0 [opl3 cs4232 ad1848 uart401] soundlow 304 0 [sound] soundcore 4004 5 [sound] Now correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks as if a ppp module is loaded. Guess I'm still a real newbie, 'cause I'm confused! -- Ernie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) The measure of a man is in his honor ...