I agree with the previous posts in that there is something not quite right here... However i think it could be one of two things... First check your localization from root in kde control panel: k login manager section... then i would try sax2 the suse x setup tool... pretty easy to use just check the localization of the keyboard. -- Xelia Witchcraft Systems Jeremy D Buchman System Administrator Cell Phone: (480) 430-7191 Office Phone: (480) 446-7910 Fax: (480) 446-9864 ICQ: 3766221 AIM: jbuchman0