although deprecated, it is still available is usable and so in 10g (last = time I checked). Raj -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------- Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal. 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 Connor McDonald Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:09 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Create Directory Vs UTL_FILE_DIR yup. but in ver 9 , utl_file_dir is deprecated, (replaced with 'create dir') ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------