Dear friends, I have been unable to finally decide amongst two things. What I know for sure is that - 1. With SL 8.1, the package Java does not work. [I have heard it said that there is a problem with the way Java was written - that it can not take what gcc-3.2 demands of it.] 2. On the other hand I have also heard that gcc-3.2 compiled binaries have trouble linking with gcc-2.95.2 made libraries? Which one[s] of these are true? Should I or should I not compile my code with gcc-3.2, since existing binaries are with gcc-2.95.2 all over the place? Is the Java issue related to this mismatch in any way? Please give authoritative answer - this is a request. Rohit ********************************************************* Disclaimer This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ********************************************************* Visit us at http://www.mahindrabt.com