alreadt tried that but seems that it's not chcking that files tells the default configs only in other words: doen't get changed by changing the color settings thanks anyway //EDIT i suspect this: /var/lib/gconf/apps/osso/xterm/%gconf.xml //EDIT2 : Wowoo found it ex : gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/xterm/font_size -t int 16 //EDIT3 Just fixed it i will post some screen shots will update it tomorrow stay tuned //EDIT4 just posted screenhots PS: if you wonder why you can't get the white one loading well just wait till tomorrow so i can have a chance to update ir