>>>Oh well. I think I'll have another look that the yottayotta >>>product line. As I recall, they didn't seem to be offering >>>many hints as to "cost". Are you aware of anwhere I can >>>learn about that -- without have to talk to a sales rep? They are really expensive. But, hey, I'm talking to a group that has at least a few people that have shelled out for RAC... so it is important to put "expensive" into perspective :-) -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l