The one area of C++ where I really do wish I had GC is character strings. Has anybody developed a String class GC for C++? John Carter Institute for Water Quality Studies. Department of Water Affairs. Internet : ece@dwaf-hri.pwv.gov.za Phone : 27-12-808-0374x194 Fax : 27-12-808-0338 [Host for Afwater list server] Founder of the Council for Unnatural Scientists.