It looks like the "solution" is to delete all the *i18n_Translation-* files from /var/lib/apt/lists as per: http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=641967 That seems to have fixed it. Perhaps an installer bug? - Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us