On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:39 +0200 Mad Unix <madunix at gmail.com> wrote: > How can i disable it You can disable it with chkconfig or through the GUI "services" menu. > do i really need it on my system It depends on your requirements. Read up a bit on what it does and make your own decision from there. -- MELVILLE THEATRE ~ Melville Sask ~ http://www.melvilletheatre.com