A question that a) gives background b) describes the problem c) gives versions d) gives relevant data e) illustrates thinking and asks for opinions is about as far from a silly question, and the internet norm sadly, as I can think. great questions provoke great answers. Niall On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 7:26 PM, David Barbour <david.barbour1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Wow! Ask a silly question - get some really good advice! Thanks for all > the responses. Found the culprit(s). > > > -- > Niall Litchfield > Oracle DBA > http://www.orawin.info