Yep. 2.1.16 runs fine on RedHat 8 for me. No issues here. Sounds like you forgot to use the "-x" parameter since you obviously don't want SASL involved. -- Frank Swasey | http://www.uvm.edu/~fcs Systems Programmer | Always remember: You are UNIQUE, University of Vermont | just like everyone else. === God Bless Us All ===