Franck Abella [snip] > try this >>>> j = 6.2 > >>>> j > result >>>> 6.2000000000000002 > FAQ 4.98 http://www.python.org/cgi-bin/faqw.py?query=floating+point&querytype=sim ple&casefold=yes&req=search -- Emile van Sebille emile at fenx.com ---------