James, > > This is linux.2.4.16 + sourceforge/mipslinux (a few weeks old). > I'm glad you tried it. I was tempted to apply it to CVS. ??? apparently it should work for you at 2.4.17. Not sure what you mean by "apply it to CVS". It would be nice to have a newer "recommended/suggested" GCC. Though to be honest I've never had any problem with HJ Lu's rh71. Just thought I do the favour of "tester", for Steve. Geoff -- espin@idiom.com