note demerphq <p> The only thing is a lot of the time people use vec() specifically because they want the string to be a bit-vector. They dont want to use it as an array of <8 bit units of information so much, as a way to individually control bits in a string with a reasonably syntax. </p> <p> Although having said that, the problem with vec() in this form is that it doesnt use native byte order, so you cant normally pass it directly into a C routine. So i guess your proposal has some merit... </p> <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-108447"> ---<br /> $world=~s/war/peace/g<br /> <br /> </div></div> 732843 732843