> rpm -qa | grep '^python' > > and see what you get. You're right. Here's the output: *** [salvatore@incom salvatore]$ rpm -qa | grep '^python' python-optik-1.4.1-1 python2.3-devel-2.3.3-2pydotorg python-2.2.3-7 python2.3-2.3.3-2pydotorg python-devel-2.2.3-7 *** So where to alter the path so it 'sees' the 2.3 install instead of the 2.2 install? -- .salvatore http://www.sienar.org/ http://www.palmisanonet.com/ [psn now has neat google ads! go. click. make me happy.]