the menu at the top of my srean has disopeard that list places system and all that. I'm running ubuntu 9.10 You know folks, not to put to fine of a point on the matter but I gave the suggestion that was once given to me from this list. Based on the composition of the request/question I figured he wanted a top panel back and wanted it back right away. You get the top panel back, maybe it is not how you had it but it is back, and things immediately seem to be getting a little better. Maybe you add some stuff you never had before. Explore around a little bit. A simple question deserves a simple answer. tab