If I try to use any parallel port pins be defining them in usbradio.conf I get kernel: ppdev0: no associated port! Maybe because the pport is turned off in the bios (duh!) Figured that out just as I was writing. Compaq rackmount server.. needs a boot cd to access bios settings. *DONE* Michigan Broadband Systems Inc. "Always Connected" (734)527-7150 Steve's cellphone: (734)904-1811 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.