I was wondering if someone could explain to me exactly what a 'race condition' is. I've heard about it many times, but the context is usually weak and I can't quite figure it out. Thanks.. -- .------ ----- ---- ---- --- --- -- -- - - - - - | Mike Hicks | Linux User Since: 1.2.13 : http://umn.edu/~hick0088 | mailto:hick0088@tc.umn.edu ` icq:6883760 | Current Kernel: 2.2.5