After upgrading kernel 2.6.7 to 2.6.9-rc3 my parallel printer can't be found anymore. Same situation with rc4. The .config file is the same as for 2.6.7. Starting kernel 2.6.7 makes printer available again. Printer is a Brother HL 1430, which never made troubles before. Bios is set to ECP/EPP. Tom -- ------------------------------------------- protect your privacy - encrypt your mails my key is: 0x2AA933B6