volks,
I am trying to help with understanding 'what is basic/beginner' level - so I have tried to put together a step by step walk through from the simple concept to the code in execution - close to what would solve the Problem Description. So for those of you with 'editorial skills' and the time, please review and kvetch with me about http://www.wetware.com/drieux/pbl/perlTrick/CBO/PingIt/ as a way to look at evolving code upward from the simple idea.... ciao drieux --- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]