hi, I like to write a multi-user program in internet by using mysql, do i need to use lock function to lock the table before i write or update anything to the table ? but some manual say we use it for maintenance purpose, is it right ? then how mysql handle the locking under multi-user environment ? please reply me asap from Darick. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php