hello fred. i thank you for reply. On 07/27/2016 08:18 AM, fred roller wrote: <<>> > Given what you tried so far I would, and have, start with cli build (text > build) and build up from there. The GUI install is just a convenience. > The same packages can be added as groups one at a time until you have your > workstation. Tedious but effective as you can trouble shoot issues one at > a time vs. full install everything that can go wrong etc. etc. Just my > $.02. Good hunting. > ---> how about a $.05 if you answer next. ;-) when you say cli build, are package names offered during cli build, ie, asked and answered, or after reboot to install? if yes, where do i find names for package groups? is new boot level 3 or minimal level 5? if level 3, yum install or get? not being nosy, just want to know what is ahead. thanks again for replying. have a doctor's appointment around noon, will run cli after return. -- peace out. CentOS GNU/Linux 6.8 tc,hago. g . =+= Tired of having your microsoft os hacked? Change to Linux os, used by microsoft hackers. =+= in a world with out fences, who needs gates. =+=