This is openSUSE 13.1. Is there something I can change in kdmrc to stop this broken warning? Nothing in it jumps out at me. Elsehwere? I can ctrl-alt-Fn to get to the vttys. http://trinity-users.pearsoncomputing.net/?0::2262 thread discusses, but I see no solution there that doesn't depend on a running X session, and nothing in Bugzilla. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/