Thank you FL310 - just stringing together some redundant bits from previous machines to make a 'bitsa' for try-outs. Will give the SUSE a go.
Flex 42 - still in exile, unfortunately. My erstwhile next desk neighbour at VFC went down recently and returned with 10 pasties and a bad back!
Some connection there possibly
Can't place your handle, I'm afraid, but best regards anyway