I suspect something has been corrupted in Python 2.4. Can I just re-install on top of it, and still expect to have scipy and other pkgs I've installed? -- W. eWatson (121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time) Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet Web Page: <www.speckledwithstars.net/>