Hello there, Files g++.law/init6.C and g++.law/init7.C from the G++ test suite produce I.C.E. for 980525 and some previous snapshots. Regards David Binderman MSc BSc +44 1293 534 847 dcb_AVOID_JUNK_MAIL@pncl.co.uk There is no substitute for skill, taste and experience when programming - Dr Stroustrup, inventor of C++