I've searched MOS and Google for this and not come up with much. Oracle 10.2.0.4. What is the meaning of USER_OBJECTS.TIMESTAMP for a private synonym? What might cause it to change? Paul Baumgartel CREDIT SUISSE Information Technology Prime Services Databases Americas One Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010 USA Phone 212.538.1143 paul.baumgartel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.credit-suisse.com =============================================================================== Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.credit-suisse.com/legal/en/disclaimer_email_ib.html ===============================================================================