A dry sense of humor is an asset in the UK, the women fall for it every time ... anyway, back on topic...
I was trying to re-iterate the fact that you had a valid point...
It would seem that I, like yourself, feel more comfortable with a clean install, given the opportunity on a developmental site...
I guess that the gossamer.host NOC has gone to 'defcon one', all hatches battened...
moog
-- I've spent most of my money on beer and women... the rest I just wasted.