>>François
>>
>>What is Python and how do you get it and learn it ?
>>
>>Ed
>
>Python is a minimalist language that has been developped by Guido Van Rossum
and is now a trendsetter in the linux community.

François,
thanks for that lengthy reply. appreciate the trouble you went into explaining the details. i'll look seriously into the matter. success to you in your development efforts.
apologize for the late reply.
ed