2: What can I do about it? Are there any configuration
variables which affect this behaviour (by the way, both
"vm"-s are using identical ".vm" configuration files)?

Any pointers would be heartily appreciated.

Sincerely
Rainer

PS: Please reply to my private e-mail address, as I'm not subscribed to
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