On Tuesday 07 November 2006 10:55, km wrote: > > > Is it possible in a PLSQL function to call an external program/script > > > residing at /usr/bin and return the result ? > > > > No, because plsql is a trusted language. > > You can't run external commands from such a language. > > Is that a deciding criteria for a language to be flagged trusted or not ? besides other reasons, yes. UC -- Open Source Solutions 4U, LLC 1618 Kelly St Phone: +1 707 568 3056 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Cell: +1 650 302 2405 United States Fax: +1 707 568 6416