thanks for the reply.
i found a copy under a directory called \'versions\' which looks like it exists for the exact purpose of backing up default things that get screwed up. (i\'m working with an xo laptop, which runs a modified version of fedora core 7)
needless to say, i\'m very much a novice to this whole linux thing..
i\'m confused by your response, though. i was under the impression that all programs had to be compiled and linked for the specific machine they were to run on. but your response would seem to indicate that i could just copy more from another machine and it would run wherever i put it?
is that true? is it true for more but not for other programs? if so, what\'s the difference?
thanks again
~flex