thanks - I'm half way there. By using the SuSe 'start (sic)' button then 'web browsing' i got onto the internet and was able to sort out my home page following your instructions. (tho' why Konqueror doesn't have a simple 'make this site your home page' button..........)

but the main Konqueror icon on the task bar is still broken and I couldn't work out from what you said how to fix it. I need to enter the correct string into the Konqueror command line or give me a total twits guide to how to do it.

assume ignorance and I won't disappoint......