>mysql is fast as hell, but it does not have support for transactions and >reasonable locking. While I haven't used it myself, the mySQL zealots I know will expound at great length that the 4.x releases *do* have these features (3.x did not). (Sorry, I've apparantly been the witness of a few too many mySQL vs. PostgreSQL flame wars...) peace, Zach ____________________________________________________________ Free 20MB Web Site Hosting and Personalized E-mail Service! Get It Now At Doteasy.com http://www.doteasy.com/et/