unable to open swap-file

Hi there! I just compiled and started gimp-1.1.18. When I open a pic now or create a new one, I get an error message "unable to open swap-file... BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN SOON". Well, what is the correct option or permission to allow the gimp to open a swap file? Thanks for

unable to open swap-file...

Hi there! I just compiled and started gimp-1.1.18. When I open a pic now or create a new one, I get an error message "unable to open swap-file... BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN SOON". Well, what is the correct option or permission to allow the gimp to open a swap file? By the way - I se