> So, I just tried with with the debian package, and I'm 
still
> having the problem. Please note, the quotes do not occur
> with the first run of the spider. It only happens with an
> update (using % httrack --update). I'm mystified.

Darn, stupid bug at last found in the sources, and fixed in 
the current 3.30-RC6.

I'm uploading it now on the debian "experimental" site 
(debian.httrack.com)