Hi, The subject script changes the root password of MySQL since $USERNAME variable is available in the env, is that intentionally or a bug ? -- Taymour A El Erian System Division Manager RHCE, LPIC, CCNA, MCSE, CNA TE Data E-mail: taymour.elerian at tedata.net Web: www.tedata.net Tel: +(202)-4166600 Fax: +(202)-4166700 Ext: 1101