perlquestion rir Quoting Synopsis 2: <blockquote> The $Package'var syntax is gone. Use $Package::var instead. (Note, however, that identifiers may now contain an apostrophe or hyphen if followed by an "idfirst" letter.) </blockquote> This seems to be the only occurance in the Synopses of the term "idfirst". What is it and is it current? <p> Be well,<br>rir