I noticed the remote ssh version is 1.2.22 . Try upgrading it to v 1.2.26 with the patch for the rootshell-breakin problem added. Also double check that the newly installed sshd is running. James Kinney M.S.Physics jkinney at emory.edu Educational Technology Specialist 404-727-4734 Department of Physics Emory University http://teller.physics.emory.edu