Thapap....u r rite it is not for the industy ...it is more towards research ..but it is compulsory subject for me .. I mean functional prog...and they r teaching Haskell..and I need to do two assignments in it....so was looking for someone who could guide me..... Poor me! and guess what Microsoft bought it recently and I think it is gonna be like FoxPro....am really worried but can't help.....the only good news for Haskell is that NASA has started using it re..........dunno wish me luck girlie.....