>as further thing to consider, have 3.5.10 and R14 been compiled in 
>the same configuration (either release-release or debug-debug)? On 
>some intensive programs I noticed a speed difference ratio or 3-to-
>1 between the two.

3-to-1 ratio --- which one was faster?

Speaking of debugging, does including the debugging symbols affect 
run-time operation? I would not think so but on old hardware might 
that be true? I wonder because now in hindsight I remember I never 
built or installed the debugging symbols for the 3.5.10 or TDE 
3.5.x packages. (I'm still not letting newer versions of X and the 
kernel off the hook. Just wondering out loud.)

Darrell