I have updated my local distribution to include xemacs friendly things like libpng-1.0.2 etc. There is also a stubs library there libXstubs.a which will stub out X symbols required by an X built xpm version (i.e. rather than having to rebuild xpm) I have also built and uploaded cygwinb19.4 (the dll) this doesn't have the handle leaks of sergey's latest coolview and also feels faster. I recommend that those experiencing problems upgrade to this version to see if it makes any difference. all at ftp.parallax.co.uk/pub/andyp andy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- " .sigs are like your face - rarely seen by you and uglier than you think" Dr Andy Piper, Technical Architect, Parallax Solutions Ltd mail: andyp(a)parallax.co.uk web: www.parallax.co.uk/~andyp