> The & prefix also disables prototype checking, but you shouldn't be using prototypes in the first place,
> so I consider that a very minor point, but if I didn't mention it, someone else would surely raise that flag. {grin}

I was going to ask for clarification here as I thought prototypes were good ju-perl. How mistaken I was, a supersearch lead me to this node Gratuitous use of Perl Prototypes. Another step on the path to enlightenment.

Thanks,
R.