> With alot of calls to the function (approx 10% more > than #'s in array, so ALOT ), would it be quicker > to just put the function stuff in the do loop?
Yes, probably quite a bit. If the function stuff isn't useful elsewhere then it would be significatly faster. Function calls in Perl are dead slow compared to compiled languages. > Also, I don't think a tied array would do any > good for me ( if I understand tied arrays ). Okay, no problem... I was struggling to understand the context of the code, so sometimes you have to decided for yourself :) You'll find a use for them someday... someday! Jonathan Paton __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]