Harry, > I see no immediate problem. I can test it if you want. You're a brave man. Try this distribution: <ftp://ftp.unidata.ucar.edu/pub/ldm/beta/ldm-6.7.0.2.tar.gz> I'm particularly interested in whether it stops OK and whether it has any effect on the performance of dcgrib2(1). Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: ORI-704946 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: On Hold