resolved. this is the fix: cd /etc/yum.repos.d/; wget http://triwu.com/~pkilgo/files/dag.repo then yum install irssi thanks to everyone. hopefully the next time i go to compile a program it will all work. i'd rather not get dependent on yum/symantec. mike h --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss