I have just re-installed Linpus Lite after a somewhat disappointing experience with Mandriva 2008.1 and 2009. So I installed XFCE desktop switch and ran the updates. The problem I have is this. If I close down and re-boot from the standard desktop there are no problems. If I close down and re-boot from XFCE the HAL issue raises it's head. Only thing affected is that I cannot connect to a wireless netwok. Is there a fix for this? If not i shall do a re-install at my leisure - but it would be nice not to have to! Many thanks in advance.