hi this is on the ongoin' topic of content quality on the list. here is a link - perhaps known to many - which would help. this howto would help people to ask questions and perhaps articulate Philip's thoughts on the subject better.......- no offence meant...Philip's a good writer- i found it on eric raymond's home page. http://hurkle.thyrsus.com/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html ciao abhijeet