At long last, we are pleased to announce the availability of precompiled XEmacs binary-kits based on the XEmacs 21.1.3 release. You can find the binary-kits and associated installation instructions at the following location: <URL:ftp://ftp.xemacs.org/pub/xemacs/binary-kits/> Binary-kits for the following UNIX and Microsoft Windows platforms are available immediately: alpha DIGITAL UNIX V4.0D hppa HP/UX 11.0 i86pc FreeBSD 3.1 i86pc Solaris 7 i86pc Win32/cygwin mips IRIX 6.5 powerpc Linux/MkLinux (RPMS) rs6000 AIX 4.1.4 rs6000 AIX 4.2.1 Binary-kits for other popular platforms including i86pc/Linux, sparc/Solaris, and an InstallShield based release for Win32 will become available during the next couple of weeks. Check the FTP site periodically for availability. P.S - Thanks to all the binary-kit builders for their efforts, and a big Happy Birthday (today) to Steve Baur, our fearless leader!