According to crash me the function randomization 'RAND' is supported by SQL 7.0 AND MYSQL. i AM USING SQL 7.0 and when i test the SQL the results are returned in the same order everytime. It seems that 'Rand' is recognized, but it isn't executed. Anybody else had this problem? Paul _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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