> Im getting a process which seems to be spuriously dying Found it in the end... It's a NIO bug in Java 1.4.2... It was dying with a "Real-time signal 28" due to dodgy signal handling code in the 1.4.2 implementation. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you.