zodd, running 2.4.2 (or 2.4.3? don't remember) on a laptop with no such troubles. Perhaps the kernel gods are frowning on you... ;) | Andrew S. Zbikowski | Home: 763.591.0977 | | http://www.ringworld.org | Work: 763.428.9119 | | http://www.itouthouse.com | PCS: 612.306.6055 | | His power apparently lies in his ability to | | choose incompetent enemies. | | - Crow T. Robot, MST3K, "Prince of Space" |