My penguin is hassling me !!!!

Sounds like you have a class library missing. If there are specific programs that raise this error try to reinstall them. If it occurs no matter what the program, and you run from a desktop shell, try reisntalling that, and if it is occurs even outwith the desktop, try reinstalling the core.

Tried to get you some more info - but nobody admits to using Linux round here From what I can work out, reinstalling gcc should be your first step. Only reinstall the Linux core if that does not work.Sorry for the slow reply - I think my browser cache was playing tricks on me as I didn't see your reply until just now.

I think the gloss is coming off Linux now that the less code-centred users are moving beyond the initial honeymoon period. Tinkering with your OS is fun - but when you screw it up and ou have work to complete it loses its appeal.You're right about Delphi: it's an excellent language and environment. I have used it since version 1 and have always found it very productive. I don't know how Kylix is doing commercially - it's an interesting concept, but I don't know of anyone doing serious commercial work with it, and it still seems slightly pricey for students and underfunded researchers to use.But if you like Delphi - have you looked at VB.Net or C#? VB.Net is much more delphi-like in its capabilities. C# is a beautiful and elegant language.But when Delphi.Net comes out - its in Beta at the mo - you should try that too. Really productive Web services programming and great XML support.