Jason, -Xincgc (the "incremental garbage collector") is a little old.
Every Java developer tends to have a different opinion of how best to optimise a VM, what garbage collector to use, etc. Here at JSS, we develop with the "bulk standard" deployment, because that's what the majority will use. If you fancy some fun with Garbage Collectors, try the Sun Garbage First (next generation) GC. There's an article here: http://drdobbs.com/java/219401061 And the options are on page 3: http://drdobbs.com/java/219401061?pgno=3 John _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org attend wwrug11 www.wwrug.com ARSList: "Where the Answers Are"