At 10:38 07-02-2002 +0000, Set wrote, among other things:

>is - according to my view - not as big as the performance penalty if part
>of a long-lasting loop.

Many thanks for your interesting observations.

I have to say that your command of what is presumably not your native
language is remarkable.

The comments from Riho-Rene and Norman were also apposite. Thanks. It would
be nice to have a collection of Tips and Tricks from Old (make that
Experienced) Programmers.

Peter Lawson