> cd /usr/share/zope > sudo python2.1 lib/python/ZEO/start.py -p 9000 -u zope You should only use zope's "-u" option if you need zope to listen on a=20 low-numbered port. Otherwise it is better to change to the right user bef= ore=20 starting zope. You are more likely to get good answers for questions like this on the=20 zope@zope.org list