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You should be able > to > realize by now my approach is more optimal compared to VS. Do you > agree or not? We are just arguing how big the gap that is. >=20 We would have much more confidence in your solution if you had told us exactly how you were planning to solve things in future stages of the project. A "I'll solve it, but I can't tell you how" is not very confidence inspiring. --=20 All Rights Reversed.