Frank, > > > It is not > > > possible set Cygwin entirely to binary mode if the installation > > > was in DOS mode before. > > > > Not true, I describe how to do it easily at: > > > > > http://xfree86.cygwin.com/docs/faq/cygwin-xfree-faq.html#q-error-font-eof > > > Confirmed. Quick and easy. Thanks Great! I am glad that worked for you. Harold