According to the README file of the Compaq compiler for Alpha linux, the compiler and libraries are not multithread-safe. Unfortunately this makes it useless for omniORB. Sai-Lai -- Sai-Lai Lo S.Lo@uk.research.att.com AT&T Laboratories Cambridge WWW: http://www.uk.research.att.com 24a Trumpington Street Tel: +44 1223 343000 Cambridge CB2 1QA Fax: +44 1223 313542 ENGLAND