> Yes, yes, they discuss developing a language-neutral exam, over and > over. This view has not yet prevailed, and (IMHO) is unlikely to > prevail. Don't waste your breath.:-) Why not? It's a great idea--invent a new language, keep it a deep secret so no one has an advantage, then for the AP test, hand them a New Language Reference Manual (NLRM) and a requirements list. Anybody that implements two of the requirements passes. Anybody that implements three gets a certified hacker genius certificate. (Oh, I forgot to mention, New Language must not resemble any existing language in any way.) :-) :-) -- Wes Groleau http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wgroleau