Hi, all. I figured out a way to resolve the "parent not composite" errors I've been getting from the xaw packages. I tried running apt-get to install X from the phase2 debbies. Of course, I started getting the error.
But, I then downloaded the Linux-ix86-glibc21 tar files from ftp.xfre86.org. After overwriting the debianized X with the tar files (via Xinstall.sh), I no longer get the errors. All debian config files are preserved and working like a charm. Now, the xaw libraries are behaving just fine. I can now run Saphira and xfontsel and other xaw-based software without a problem. -- Derek J Witt, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

