Was wondering if there was any possibility that the gen_server2 [1] would have any chance of being merged into the standard OTP distribution? A good summary of the benefits can be found at [2]. [1] http://hg.rabbitmq.com/rabbitmq-server/file/b95f2fd4e3f6/src/gen_server2.erl [2] http://www.joeandmotorboat.com/2009/02/06/new-stuff-for-merle/ -- paul