"Ctrl+Alt+F1" doesn't work. Since xorg.conf doesn't exist I'm asking Arcom now about the defaults when they compile for the Xscale. Jim Ham >Have you tried using "Ctrl+Alt+F1" instead of "Alt-F1" >It that does not work you may have set >Option "DontVTSwitch" "on" >in your xorg.conf file Porcine Associates +1.650.326.2669 www.porcine.com