I found a good overview of .NET namespaces and classes at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms229335(VS.80).aspx The info is also contained in the archive at http://www.EmpowermentZone.com/net20doc.zip within the file Getting Started with the .NET Framework.txt Jamal __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind