Hi, Oracle 8 datafile limits: The maximum number of files at Oracle 8 is OS dependant but usually it's 1022 per tablespace and 65533 per database. As with any program, the values of variables are held in control structures and it's up to the developer to arrive at sensible maximum limits for values in order to save memory and disk. That, in essence, is why Oracle has these limits. If the developers don't set limits then their code is less efficient as a result and that is a "BAD THING" tm. Regards, Mike Hately Oracle DBA -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).