I think a simpler solution is to add a flag which prevents sourcing the system files. if (I was not invoked with the --local-only flag) source /etc/gimp/gimprc* source ~/.gimprc Guy -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to debian-devel-REQUEST@lists.debian.org . Trouble? e-mail to Bruce@Pixar.com