About 2 hours before your post I reinstalled, paying attention to the instructions, with total success. I originaly wanted to use phpNuke, however the config details were beyond my skills at the time. I have been teaching my self mySql and the deeper workings of e-smith and Linux. Is your Nuke install on an e-smith? If so would you mind giving some pointers to me. I use mySqlAmin for mysSql administration as well as command line functions such as create databases, create dbase users and grant functions. In the Nuke install instructions the chown and chmod 666 and 777 were beyond my skills. I will install Nuke into an ibay for testing and learning. Eventually I will use the web site as my default page. I liked your website. The color choices and clean layout are very pleasing and professional. How long have you been using Nuke and are novice php skills enough to get started. I am curious, do you web design for a living, or hobby?