I didn't actually replace the rm command - that was an oversimplification! The new command (rms) is invoked instead - the users are accessing shell commands from a menu system. Unlink is any event a system call so programs that use it would be unaffected anyway ! Tim -- Gllug mailing list - Gllug at gllug.org.uk http://lists.gllug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/gllug