Dexter Stowers wrote: > I need to ask a question about the usuage of these particular > packages...do you install the binaries for each or do you use what > comes with the OS out of the box??? The reason why I am asking is > because I am having problems using the one that comes with the OS. > Everything else runs great but I am using CentOS for the first time > and I want to make sure that I am not spinning my wheels doing > something that I should leave alone. Thanks! I do both. The easiest way, hands down, is the packages. Just 'yum install blah', start up the services and you should be good to go. If you're new to CentOS and linux in general, the single most important tip I can give you is: look at your logs, they tell you everything! Also, if you want the most out of these lists, then you should describe your problem with specific details and refrain from using general statements like, "I am having problems...". The only way we can help is if you tell us what's wrong. later, ajay