<http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/06/23/obit.bemer.ap/index.html> Now we know the origins of ASCII, the [Esc] key and the '\' in computer usage. Wonder how long it will be before someone tries to patent them. Rich -- Dr. Richard B. Shepard, President Applied Ecosystem Services, Inc. (TM) <http://www.appl-ecosys.com>