Bouncing to this list too since it might be an amd64 thing.. Error: ntpd[527]: cap_set_proc() failed to drop root privileges: Operation not permitted This is on amd64 hosts, google search didn't dig up much.. few mentions of another package, and one ntpd with this, but I didn't see a resolution. Have 30 blades like this.. same hw in a workstation works, though I YOU'd it the other day so it's more up to date then blades... but I YOU'd one of the blades and it's still failing there. Odd. -- Mike Marion-Unix SysAdmin/Staff Engineer-http://www.qualcomm.com Peggy: "You were jealous!" Hank: "No I wasn't. I was mad at you for spending time with that guy. I want you to spend time with me. Jealousy had nothing to do with it!" ==> King of the Hill -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com