note apl I thought the [PerlMonks FAQ], and especially [http://www.perlmonks.com/?node=PerlMonks%20FAQ#Posting-on-PerlMonks|Posting on PerlMonks] would have answered your question, but I guess you couldn't bother to RTFM. <p><b>Revised:</b> PerlMonks FAQ link changed to an internal link, as per [Corion]'s suggestion. 780888 780888