It is interesting that no one has yet taken the time to start defining the terms we're using.
For instance what is a literal? Would everyone agree with the following definition? A literal is the represention of a constant value. It is important not to confuse the representation with the value. To illustrate this b1000001, 0101, 0x41, and 64:11 are all literal numeric integer representations of the value more commonly represented in decimal notation as 65. -- Garrett Goebel IS Development Specialist ScriptPro Direct: 913.403.5261 5828 Reeds Road Main: 913.384.1008 Mission, KS 66202 Fax: 913.384.2180 www.scriptpro.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]