I found this very interesting: Quoted from http://www.interex.org/hotnews/hpworld99.html#3000 <<<<BEGIN QUOTE>>>> Sterling announced that HP is joining the "open source" movement with the initial release of two MPE source code modules, Query and Editor, and two Java Software Class Libraries, TurboIMAGE and VPLUS. HP believes that this initiative brings significant advantages to both CSY and its customer base. HP customers will be able to access the source code, make modifications and enhancements, and submit the changes back for potential acceptance into MPE products. Interex has accepted the role of hosting the source code modules on its Web site and managing the "check-out/check-in" process. Within its role of managing the source code modifications, Interex will make source code enhancements available to the 3000 community for use and public evaluation at http://www.interex.org/tech/3000/hp30003.html. The site will also include an e-mail based support line for each source code module and a FAQ. Source code can be accessed at the URL below. More source on the way? HP and Interex will gauge the success of the initial modules and the value the program brings to the 3000 community. They are hopeful that additional source code modules can be offered in the near future. <<<END QUOTE>>> I would like to see more of this. Maybe for some of the applications that are no longer sold/supported. Doug. Doug Werth Beechglen Development Inc. [log in to unmask] Cincinnati, Ohio The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Beechglen Development. They might, but not necessarily. They represent solely the opinions of the author.