There has been problems with earlier apache versions segfaulting and creating stale httpd:s very much like what you are experiencing. Although those problems should be long gone it might be worth looking in to.<br /><br />Also, this could happen if you have hardware problems, like a corrupt, or improperly installed, memory. When apache tries to address memory that is broken it will segfault and leave stale httpd:s. This is what I thought my problem was until I finally found the erroneous script with some much needed help of a friend.<br /><br />Rebuilding apache, php and mysql might be a good thing as well. If php is using the wrong mysql library things might go haywire, I've had that happen when I've forgotten to upgrade php along with mysql when the mysql library changed.

I haven't seeny anything about a hack?<br /><br />Infopop are looking into this now so I will report back.<br /><br />Thanks a lot guys.