redhat doesnt include the mp3 plugin. Go to: http://www.xmms.org/ Download the source RPM rpmbuild --rebuild xmms-1.2.10-1.src.rpm Install (may need to use --force) -- Stephen Carville <stephen at totalflood.com> Unix and Network Admin Nationwide Totalflood 6033 W. Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-342-3602