"you DO realize you posted this to a mini/mainframe group, right?] Yes... This is because many mini/mainframe users also have an interest in LINUX and cross-platform solutions. Till later, Dan E. for SeerPower 4GL [not yet on Linux] * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *