I was hoping that someone could direct to the location of kmails folders (inbox, outbox,sent, etc.). I want to back them up with 'tar -czM '. Also: how do I specify the drive I am tarring to? is it: mount ; 'tar -czM -- <:-)~MIKE~(-:> This message has been scanned for viruses by the VEI Internet Automatic Email Spam and Virus Scanner, and is believed to be free of spam or viruses. Please report spam to spamtrap@vei.net. If you would like 98.9 % spam blocked from your E-mail then go to VEI Internet for details. Anti-spam/Anti-virus is FREE with every account. http://www.vei.net/ mailtospamtrap@vei.net