diff --git a/ncmlib/CMakeLists.txt b/ncmlib/CMakeLists.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6afd004
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+set(NCMLIB_SRCS
+  malloc.c
+  chroot.c
+  pidfile.c
+  signals.c
+  strlist.c
+  strl.c
+  log.c
+  cap.c
+  )
+
+add_library(ncmlib ${NCMLIB_SRCS})
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/ncmlib/chroot.c b/ncmlib/chroot.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4add5e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/chroot.c
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+/* chroot.c - chroots ndyndns jobs
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:23:56 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <string.h>
+#include <pwd.h>
+#include <grp.h>
+
+#include "defines.h"
+#include "log.h"
+#include "strl.h"
+
+static char chrootd[MAX_PATH_LENGTH] = "\0";
+static char chroot_modified;
+static char chroot_enable = 1;
+
+void disable_chroot(void)
+{
+    chroot_enable = 0;
+}
+
+int chroot_enabled(void)
+{
+    return chroot_enable;
+}
+
+void update_chroot(const char *path)
+{
+	strlcpy(chrootd, path, sizeof chrootd);
+	chroot_modified = 1;
+}
+
+int chroot_exists(void)
+{
+	return chroot_modified;
+}
+
+char *get_chroot(void)
+{
+	return chrootd;
+}
+
+void wipe_chroot(void)
+{
+	memset(chrootd, '\0', sizeof chrootd);
+}
+
+void imprison(const char *path)
+{
+	int ret;
+
+	if (path == NULL)
+        return;
+
+	ret = chdir(path);
+	if (ret) {
+		log_line("Failed to chdir(%s).  Not invoking job.", path);
+		exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+	}
+
+    if (chroot_enable) {
+        ret = chroot(path);
+        if (ret) {
+            log_line("Failed to chroot(%s).  Not invoking job.", path);
+            exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void drop_root(uid_t uid, gid_t gid)
+{
+    if (uid == 0 || gid == 0) {
+        log_line("FATAL - drop_root: attempt to drop root to root?\n");
+        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+    }
+
+    if (getgid() == 0) {
+        if (setregid(gid, gid) == -1) {
+            log_line("FATAL - drop_root: failed to drop real gid == root!\n");
+            exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (getuid() == 0) {
+        if (setreuid(uid, uid) == -1) {
+            log_line("FATAL - drop_root: failed to drop real uid == root!\n");
+            exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /* be absolutely sure */
+    if (getgid() == 0 || getuid() == 0) {
+        log_line("FATAL - drop_root: tried to drop root, but still have root!\n");
+        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+    }
+}
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/chroot.h b/ncmlib/chroot.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b859f86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/chroot.h
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+/* chroot.h - include file for chroot.c
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:24:09 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_CHROOT_H_
+#define NCM_CHROOT_H_
+
+void disable_chroot(void);
+int chroot_enabled(void);
+void update_chroot(const char *path);
+char *get_chroot(void);
+int chroot_exists(void);
+void wipe_chroot(void);
+void imprison(const char *path);
+void drop_root(uid_t uid, gid_t gid);
+
+#endif
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/defines.h b/ncmlib/defines.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a567f39
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/defines.h
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+/* defines.h - general #defines
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-02 22:27:10 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2004-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_DEFINES_H_
+#define NCM_DEFINES_H_
+
+#define DEFAULT_PATH "/bin:/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin"
+#define MAXLINE 1024
+#define MAX_ARGS 30
+#define MAX_PATH_LENGTH 1024
+
+#endif
diff --git a/ncmlib/log.c b/ncmlib/log.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1bef2d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/log.c
@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+/* log.c - simple logging support
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-12 05:19:46 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <strings.h>
+#include <syslog.h>
+#include <stdarg.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+
+/* global logging flags */
+int gflags_quiet = 0;
+int gflags_detach = 1;
+char *gflags_log_name = NULL;
+
+void log_line_l(int level, const char *format, ...)
+{
+  va_list argp;
+
+  if (format == NULL || gflags_quiet)
+	return;
+
+  if (gflags_detach) {
+    openlog(gflags_log_name, LOG_PID, LOG_DAEMON);
+    va_start(argp, format);
+    vsyslog(level | LOG_DAEMON, format, argp);
+    va_end(argp);
+    closelog();
+  } else {
+    va_start(argp, format);
+    vfprintf(stderr, format, argp);
+    fprintf(stderr, "\n");
+    va_end(argp);
+  }
+  closelog();
+}
+
+void suicide(const char *format, ...)
+{
+  va_list argp;
+
+  if (format == NULL || gflags_quiet)
+	goto out;
+
+  if (gflags_detach) {
+    openlog(gflags_log_name, LOG_PID, LOG_DAEMON);
+    va_start(argp, format);
+    vsyslog(LOG_ERR | LOG_DAEMON, format, argp);
+    va_end(argp);
+    closelog();
+  } else {
+    va_start(argp, format);
+    vfprintf(stderr, format, argp);
+    va_end(argp);
+    fprintf(stderr, "\n");
+    perror(NULL);
+  }
+  closelog();
+out:
+  exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+}
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/log.h b/ncmlib/log.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fc155f3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/log.h
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+/* log.h - simple logging support
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-12 05:25:04 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_LOG_H_
+#define NCM_LOG_H_ 1
+
+#include <syslog.h>
+
+extern int gflags_quiet;
+extern int gflags_detach;
+extern char *gflags_log_name;
+
+#define log_line(...) log_line_l(LOG_INFO, __VA_ARGS__)
+#define log_warning(...) log_line_l(LOG_WARNING, __VA_ARGS__)
+#define log_error(...) log_line_l(LOG_ERR, __VA_ARGS__)
+
+void log_line_l(int level, const char *format, ...);
+void suicide(const char *format, ...);
+
+#endif
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/malloc.c b/ncmlib/malloc.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e598527
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/malloc.c
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+/*
+ * malloc.c - memory allocation functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-02 03:17:31 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include "log.h"
+
+void *xmalloc(size_t size) {
+    void *ret;
+
+    ret = malloc(size);
+    if (ret == NULL)
+        suicide("FATAL - malloc() failed\n");
+    return ret;
+}
+
+void *xrealloc(void *ptr, size_t size)
+{
+    void *ret;
+
+    ret = realloc(ptr, size);
+    if (size && ret == NULL)
+        suicide("FATAL - realloc() failed\n");
+    return ret;
+}
diff --git a/ncmlib/malloc.h b/ncmlib/malloc.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d82b7f9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/malloc.h
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+/*
+ * malloc.h - memory allocation functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-02 03:17:44 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_MALLOC_H_
+#define NCM_MALLOC_H_
+
+void *xmalloc(size_t size);
+void *xrealloc(void *ptr, size_t size);
+
+#endif
diff --git a/ncmlib/pidfile.c b/ncmlib/pidfile.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ff88b8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/pidfile.c
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+/* pidfile.c - process id file functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:19:23 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <sys/types.h>
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <string.h>
+
+#include "defines.h"
+#include "log.h"
+
+void write_pid(const char *file) {
+    FILE *f;
+    size_t written, len;
+    char buf[MAXLINE];
+
+    f = fopen(file, "w");
+    if (f == NULL) {
+        log_line("FATAL - failed to open pid file \"%s\"!\n", file);
+        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+    }
+
+    snprintf(buf, sizeof buf - 1, "%i", (unsigned int)getpid());
+    len = strlen(buf);
+    written = 0;
+    while (written < len)
+        written = fwrite(buf + written, sizeof (char), len - written, f);
+
+    if (fclose(f) != 0) {
+        log_line("FATAL - failed to close pid file \"%s\"!\n", file);
+        exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+    }
+}
+
+/* Return 0 on success, -1 on failure. */
+int file_exists(const char *file, const char *mode) {
+    FILE *f;
+
+    if (file == NULL || mode == NULL) {
+        log_line("file_exists: FATAL - coding bug: NULL passed\n");
+        return -1;
+    }
+
+    f = fopen(file, mode);
+    if (f == NULL) {
+        log_line("file_exists: FATAL - can't open file %s with mode %s!\n",
+                 file, mode);
+        return -1;
+    }
+    fclose(f);
+    return 0;
+}
diff --git a/ncmlib/pidfile.h b/ncmlib/pidfile.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a9828a4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/pidfile.h
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+/* pidfile.h - process id file functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:19:41 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_PIDFILE_H_
+#define NCM_PIDFILE_H_ 1
+
+void write_pid(const char *file);
+int file_exists(const char *file, const char *mode);
+
+#endif
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/signals.c b/ncmlib/signals.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dd8223d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/signals.c
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+/* signals.c - abstracts signal handling
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-01 17:25:41 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2004-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <signal.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include "log.h"
+
+void hook_signal(int signum, void (*fn)(int), int flags) {
+  struct sigaction new_action;
+
+  new_action.sa_handler = fn;
+  sigemptyset(&new_action.sa_mask);
+  new_action.sa_flags = flags;
+
+  if (sigaction(signum, &new_action, NULL)) {
+    log_line("FATAL - failed to hook signal %i\n", signum);
+    exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+  }
+}
+
+void disable_signal(int signum) {
+  struct sigaction new_action;
+
+  new_action.sa_handler = SIG_IGN;
+  sigemptyset(&new_action.sa_mask);
+  new_action.sa_flags = 0;
+
+  if (sigaction(signum, &new_action, NULL)) {
+    log_line("FATAL - failed to ignore signal %i\n", signum);
+    exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
+  }
+}
diff --git a/ncmlib/signals.h b/ncmlib/signals.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9a0a876
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/signals.h
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+/* signals.h - abstracts signal handling
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-01 17:26:11 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2004-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_SIGNALS_H_
+#define NCM_SIGNALS_H_ 1
+
+void hook_signal(int signum, void (*fn)(int), int flags);
+void disable_signal(int signum);
+
+#endif
diff --git a/ncmlib/strl.c b/ncmlib/strl.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3fd53c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/strl.c
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+/* strl.c - strlcpy/strlcat implementation
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:25:02 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include "strl.h"
+
+#ifndef HAVE_STRLCPY
+size_t strlcpy (char *dest, const char *src, size_t size)
+{
+	register unsigned int i = 0;
+
+	if (size > 0) {
+		size--;
+		for (i=0; size > 0 && src[i] != '\0'; ++i, size--)
+			dest[i] = src[i];
+
+		dest[i] = '\0';
+	}
+	while (src[i++]);
+
+	return i;
+}
+#endif /* HAVE_STRLCPY */
+
+#ifndef HAVE_STRLCAT
+size_t strlcat (char *dest, const char *src, size_t size)
+{
+	register char *d = dest;
+
+	for (; size > 0 && *d != '\0'; size--, d++);
+	return (d - dest) + strlcpy(d, src, size);
+}
+#endif /* HAVE_STRLCAT */
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/strl.h b/ncmlib/strl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8f114f1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/strl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/* strl.h - header file for strlcpy/strlcat implementation
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-03 05:24:52 njk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2003-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_STRL_H_
+#define NCM_STRL_H_ 1
+
+#ifndef HAVE_STRLCPY
+size_t strlcpy (char *dest, const char *src, size_t size);
+#endif /* HAVE_STRLCPY */
+
+#ifndef HAVE_STRLCAT
+size_t strlcat (char *dest, const char *src, size_t size);
+#endif /* HAVE_STRLCAT */
+
+#endif
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/strlist.c b/ncmlib/strlist.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e9d7ea4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/strlist.c
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+/* strlist.c - string list functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-02 02:39:06 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <string.h>
+
+#include "strl.h"
+#include "malloc.h"
+#include "strlist.h"
+
+void add_to_strlist(strlist_t **list, char *name)
+{
+	strlist_t *item, *t;
+	char *s;
+	unsigned int len;
+
+	if (!list || !name) return;
+
+	len = strlen(name) + 1;
+	if (len == 1) return;
+	s = xmalloc(len);
+	strlcpy(s, name, len);
+
+	item = xmalloc(sizeof (strlist_t));
+	item->str = s;
+	item->next = NULL;
+
+	if (!*list) {
+		*list = item;
+		return;
+	}
+
+	t = *list;
+	while (t) {
+		if (t->next == NULL) {
+			t->next = item;
+			return;
+		}
+		t = t->next;
+	}
+
+	free(item); /* should be impossible, but hey */
+	free(s);
+	return;
+}
+
+void free_strlist(strlist_t *head)
+{
+    strlist_t *p = head, *q = NULL;
+
+    while (p != NULL) {
+        free(p->str);
+        q = p;
+        p = q->next;
+        free(q);
+    }
+}
+
+void free_stritem(strlist_t **p)
+{
+    strlist_t *q;
+
+    if (!p) return;
+    if (!*p) return;
+
+    q = (*p)->next;
+    free((*p)->str);
+    free(*p);
+    *p = q;
+}
+
+int get_strlist_arity(strlist_t *list)
+{
+	int i;
+	strlist_t *c;
+
+	for (c = list, i = 0; c != NULL; c = c->next, ++i);
+	return i;
+}
+
+
diff --git a/ncmlib/strlist.h b/ncmlib/strlist.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f30e4ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ncmlib/strlist.h
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+/* strlist.h - string list functions
+ * Time-stamp: <2010-11-02 02:39:23 nk>
+ *
+ * (c) 2005-2010 Nicholas J. Kain <njkain at gmail dot com>
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *   this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *   and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+ * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+ * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+ * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+ * LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+ * CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+ * SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+ * INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+ * CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+ * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef NCM_STRLIST_H_
+#define NCM_STRLIST_H_
+
+typedef struct {
+    char *str;
+    void *next;
+} strlist_t;
+
+void add_to_strlist(strlist_t **list, char *name);
+void free_strlist(strlist_t *head);
+void free_stritem(strlist_t **p);
+int get_strlist_arity(strlist_t *list);
+
+#endif