okay, I've done some testing on freetype 2.1.2 On my x86 system, this build works with pango 1.0.3 and gtk+ 2.0.5 Could other arches please test? Tests were: unmask freetype emerge freetype emerge -c freetype (no old .so's) run gedit : worked emerge pango : worked emerge gtk+ : worked thats about it ... more testing is required. //Spider -- begin .signature This is a .signature virus! Please copy me into your .signature! See Microsoft KB Article Q265230 for more information. end