mecab-cannadic doesn't depend on ipadic (in fact, it's an *alternative* to ipadic) and shouldn't be waiting for it. I finally figured out that this is what has been keeping chasen out of 'sarge'. -- Nathanael Nerode <neroden at gcc.gnu.org> US citizens: if you're considering voting for Bush, look at these first: http://www.misleader.org/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/arar/ http://www.house.gov/reform/min/politicsandscience/