Thanks, got me going in the right direction. I found documentation that suggested changing FSCKFIX=no in /etc/default/rcS to FSCKFIX=yes, but that doesn't seem like it would be the issue as power cycling the device fixes things.
I remember seeing something about the NSLU2 having some issue with the Sandisk Cruzer Micro, but of course I can't turn that up today. Before reading that page I was already planning on replacing the flash drive as the Cruzer is use for other purposes, but it's what was handy when I wanted to get this install going. I didn't see any other useful fixes on http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Debian/TroubleShooting, so time to let it run and see what happens... As for terminology, so it's not a true brick. Would you prefer pre-fired brick? Or maybe it's a slacker that just needs to be prodded to get back to work. Not a brick but going as a brick to the NSLU2 Halloween party? ;-) -- Andrew S. Zbikowski | http://andy.zibnet.us SELECT * FROM users WHERE clue >0; 0 rows returned -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

