FYI, I use openldap 2.0.23 with debian woody. > > > by dn="user=$1,cd=example,cd=com" write > > This looks fine but it would have the same effect I guess. > > What exactly are you trying to achive here? As I found out, the self directive does NOT work ! If this is true (Tony seems to be sure it's true) it strikes me as strange and it might be worth a place in the faq. Greetings,. ace