xmessage is another option. I use it from time to time. It would need minimal dependencies if that is a consideration. -geoff --------------------------------- Geoff Galitz Blankenheim NRW, Germany http://www.galitz.org/ http://german-way.com/blog/ > > > > I'm currently installing a CentOS 5 desktop as a public internet access > > point. The machine shuts down every day automatically at 22:30. Is there > > a way I can display a message in GNOME at 22:15 warning the user that > > the machine will shutdown in 15 minutes ? > > > > Any suggestions ?