I've solved my problem, it was related to openssl and the lack of threads being compiled into it. Cheers, Richard -- Richard Whelan Senior Systems & NMS Administrator Pipex Communications Tel: +44 (0) 1865 381568 Mob: +44 (0) 7786 276020 Web: http://www.pipex.com This e-mail is subject to: http://www.pipex.net/disclaimer.html