I mean something else. The modifications were in the installed packages. instead of installing the gcc rpms from redhat, I installed alternate (and cleaner) packages from rufus.w3.org. Also, I went with the alternate packages when it came to gcc/glibc and the libc libraries. I installed the GNU versions as opposed to the default ones that came with redhat... things definitely run smoother and I don't have to worry about lots of breakages. I haven't checked for a new updates in the gcc/glibc/libc line yet..... redhat is just not stable on that point yet fro me to trust their version of the compiler. Hawke Mark Phillips wrote: > > Thanks for the referral! I will check these out. > > When you say RedHat 7 with modifications - do you mean the long list of > "errata" patches found on the RedHat site, or something else? > > Mark > -- Make a few extra $$$. Join http://www.processtree.com/?sponsor=29027 I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own - No. 6