found 447956 2.0.4.dfsg.2-3 close 447956 1:2.3.1-2 thanks Paolo wrote: > yep, upgraded to 1:2.3.1-2~bpo40+1, which seems to fix the problem, ie > I could open r/w files on cifs mounts, whether I use 'norl' or not. Thanks. Regards, Rene