At 22:44 96-01-04, John W. Baxter wrote: >>True, but this can be easily handled. Use rmdir() on directories, and >>unlock files first, using chmod(). > >Easy for a Unix refugee...utter giberish for the rest of us (just memorize >the incantations and don't worry about it. Memorize? Not me (chewed too much aluminum) :-) I use the Perl Quick Reference Guide that comes with the Camel book. A bit out of date, but has those functions broken out by category.... --Hal Hal Wine <hal@dtor.com> voice: 510/482-0597