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[Flavio daCosta]

>> I run the script in a browser, and it has to run for some time, but
>> after about 20 minutes it suddenly … stops … it just pukes.
> 
> If I read that sentence correct, that seems like quite a long time for a
> (web) script to be running...?

Just to add as a side note, I try to keep my web facing scripts as
speedy as possible.  When there is a resource/time intense task (such as
gathering/sorting millions or rows from a db,) I almost always insert a
_request_ into a working queue, and return control to the browser as
quickly as possible.  I will then handle the request with a command line
script, and then notify the user via another method (email, web alert on
next page hit, etc.)  This method seems to blend better with the web
paradigm.

Once again I haven't helped you with your direct problem, but just
wanted to add some food for thought.

Ok, I will stop replying to my own post now. :-P

Flavio