I'm sure this has been discussed before, but this has come to mind recently. Has UNIX crypt been broken? If so, what was used to break the encryption? Are there any documented cases of it? Thanks for your help, AC --------------------------------------------------------------- /_ __ / Anne Carasik / Professional Services Organization / / /_/ / TN 919.460.2368 / Raleigh Sales Office / / Fax 919.460.2249 / stripes@m3142axc.ssr.hp.com All opinions expressed are mine, no one else would want them