Well, at first glance it does make sense. But, since most of the world calculates it the other way, I would go with them. But at least they didn't do the MS thing. M$ would "adopt" the standard while modifying it in such a way as to make the rest of the world not interoperate with it. Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net ------------------ Your fly might be open (but don't check it just now).