Yup and I had asked Pete Sharman after his Hotsos presentation and he mentioned that it is *probably* just to ensure uniqueness .. I think ASM also creates files whose names start with + ... What fun ...=20 Of course it is legal. Do you *think* Oracle or Uncle Larry do something illegal ever? No, except maybe hiring someone to scan someone-else's trashed papers etc etc ... Raj ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------=20 Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com=20 All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal.=20 select standard_disclaimer from company_requirements;=20 QOTD: Any clod can have facts, having an opinion is an art ! -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jesse, Rich Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 2:16 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: 10g - ASM Is the first char of the service a plus sign? Is this legal (at least = =3D in the contig 48)? Rich Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator rich.jesse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx QuadTech, Sussex, WI USA ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------