Hi, I'm not sure, if I'm right here, but it's worth a try: I'm using gcc-2.95.3 on SGI IRIX 4.0.5F with GNU Binutils 2.10.1. (Please don't laugh, I'm serious). At the moment I'm stuck with perl-5.8.4. It does compile, but the final linking fails with lots of these errors: /usr/lib/libc.a(perror.o): In function 'perror': perror.c:49: relocation truncated to fit: GPREL sdata What could be the problem here? I know that gcc and binutils work in general, because I can build other things. If you reply, please add a CC: to me because I'm not on the list. Thanks. mfg Dennis -- There is certainly no purpose in remaining in the dark except long enough to clear from the mind the illusion of ever having been in the light. T.S. Eliot