Sam, I don't own any computers that use EBCDIC, but I use them every day at work. EBCDIC - extended binary coded decimal interchange code is the character set used on most (if not all) IBM mainframes and midrange systems. (IBM S/390, S/36, S/38, AS/400 etc.) This set has its roots in punched cards (and prior) and really makes more sense when viewed American National Standard Code for Information Interchange. Back when I was in college, an instructor stated it this way: (Speaking about the need for a uniform way to share info across machines.) "There are two ways to obtain a standard in the industry. The first is to get a big committee together and have all parties involved agree on what it should be (ASCII). Or, be the largest company in the industry, do it your own way and force everyone else to adopt your way of thinking. Dan ---Sam Ismail <dastar(a)crl.com> wrote: rather anyway)? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Writer, Jackass _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your free e-mail at http://www.rocketmail.com