> Again, this works exactly as is on 32-bit builds. It only fails on the > 64 bit build. Is this a completely clean x86_64 box you're building on? Any i386 packages on it? You could very likely be getting cross-chatter across library arch versions if not. <soap box>This is one of the reasons I recommend against doing stuff like this. You introduce loads more variables into your sys-admin time vs duties vs system stability matrix. In addition, if you build fresh on every new box, you can end up with sporadic and unreproducible problems due to subtle differences. </soap box> -- During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell