mal wrote: > Ok, so how about adding > > #define _XOPEN_SOURCE > > to Python.h ? digging through my old notes, it should be: /* force susv2 compatibility, where available */ #define _XOPEN_SOURCE 500 IIRC, Guido agreed that this was a good idea, so what are we waiting for? If it doesn't break the build on your Linux box, just go ahead and check it in! </F>