If memory serves, the whole .Xresources vs. .Xdefaults problem stems from a battle in the DECwindows vs. X11 "war". I have been bitten by it so often that I always make a softlink, and have not had to worry since. Heck, I can't even remember what the "official" file for X11 is supposed to be... -Andrew. <adfernan@cnd.mcgill.ca>