The reason I was able to post earlier is Iam dual-booting PCLinuxOS 64bit As I RARELY use it .i did aload of updates Also aload of error messages to many error messages to count..some about runlevel 5 & internet connection .Using vim repsitory as I did this morning Most immediatley when I click on PC ICON bottom left ALL my applications have dissapeared IT said in synaptic that I NEED TO REBOOT fortyhings to take affect any thoughts before I DO it might be the last time you see me