To the question about scripts running after a connection close...

I'm sorry, I accidentally deleted the original e-mail. By default the script will keep running even after a user presses the stop button on their client. This can be determined by using ini_get('ignor_user_abort') and checking the value. (NB: I'm not sure what the value is, the documentation defines it to be a string, but the settings seem to imply it is a boolean). If you want a more ASP-like functionality (stops outputting when other side closes connection) then call the function <?php ignor_user_abort(0); ?> I hope this helps, Take care, terry chay