One thing to watch for in the latest version of syslog-ng - If you create a destination of /dev/null it changes the permissions on /dev/null to 0600 by default. This causes all sorts of problems. Perhaps a warning is in order? John Delisle Corporate Technology Ceridian Canada Ltd 204-975-5909 ********************************************************************** This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are considered confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed (intended). This communication is subject to agent/client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient (received in error) or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender immediately. **********************************************************************