Many thanks Michael the -fn-underscoring solved the problem. I got a good compile and link with the following: strauss:/root/demo# g77 -v -o order_app order_app.F -L/opt/eloquence6/lib \ -limage3k -fno-underscoring More important, the test program now accesses the eloquence database on the HP9000 -- a very simple migration process. Take care, frank ====================================================== Frank Alden Smith HP MPE/iX Certified Professional Alden Research, Inc. Instructor -- Consultant 3617 Ligon Road Ellicott City MD 21042 Phone: (410) 750-2101 "All knowing is doing" -- Humberto Maturana (biologist and teacher) ====================================================== * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *