Anyone who would choose C++ over Ada in an environment where Ada development tools and compilers were available either does not understand Ada or does not understand C++, or both. I know C++. C++ was a friend of mine. And C++ is no Ada. Richard [log in to unmask] AdaWorks Software Engineering Suite 30 2555 Park Boulevard Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 328-1815 FAX 328-1112