Fyi, although OTN's link to patches (http://www.oracle.com/technology/support/patches.htm ) says the latest version for win32 is 9.2.0.5, Metalink has a 9.2.0.6. patch for win32, release Oct 31st. When I checked on Friday I didn't see 9.2.0.6 patches for linux or tru64. Patrice. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l