backup! backup! backup! backup! backup! backup! backup! backup! backup! everyday or so depending on how often it grows. then if your bbdb goes belly up you just run a diff (or similar utility) on it and the backup. Then it is easy enough to find the error, go in and fix it. just a thought. Bill /*----------------------------------------------------------------------*/ /* William Murphy Reminiscing the future */ /* SysAdmin, CBRC MGH. Predicting the past */ /* */ /* Practice acts of random kindness and senseless beauty. */ /*----------------------------------------------------------------------*/ #include <stdDisclaimer.h> rtnAddr = (flame ? /dev/null : [EMAIL PROTECTED]);