Using Slackware Linux as a Live CD Toolbox http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=3747 The article describes how to start with base system from the Slackware install disks and add other apps that would be useful for your situation (rescue, virus clean up, etc.). I am sending this because I got into a lively discussion w/ someone at the last meeting over a bootable CD project. I still think the easiest solution is the bootable CD and USB storage of some sort for files and docs you want to save. I even saw a watch with 128MB USB storage bilt in the other day. You can find those at Think Geek or at the mfgr. website. The guy I was talking to mentioned damnsmalllinux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org), which I have downloaded and tried out. I think that is still a good choice for a super minimal system if that is what you want. It boots very fast and you can add or subtract whatever you want. He has some info on his site for modifying the distro and i'm sure he would provide further guidance via email. Right now he's at 48.1 MB for the ISO. You could put a lot more in there and still fit on a 3 1/2" CDRW. Later, Brian __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com