The kdev_none change might not be correct, please check. It's the place in sysrq where the code immediately above syncs local disks, and then syncs non-local disks. The better change might be to simply remove the second check altogether, instead of changing it as I have done. -- Jeff Garzik | Only so many songs can be sung Building 1024 | with two lips, two lungs, and one tongue. MandrakeSoft | - nomeansno