I definitely agree, and the point about __strcpy_chk is an excellent one. However I still get the feeling that switching from strcpy to strlcpy is a pretty subs

I definitely agree, and the point about __strcpy_chk is an excellent one. However I still get the feeling that switching from strcpy to strlcpy is a pretty substantial and easy win even while the battle to get people to use bstrings or what-have-you continues apace. Perfect should not be the enemy of good, or at least better. Let's get the unwashed masses washed first before we get them pedicured and into tuxedos.