Is it possible to create a database with pdo_mysql? $dbh = new PDO("mysql:host=$hostname;dbname=my_db", $username, $password); is sort of what it requires... is there some way to omit the dbname? Kind regards Kevin -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php