[Zope] endian issues

Hi, we're trying to move our Zope object database from a sparc machine to a pentium and we're having endian problems. Should the data file be more platform independent than it's acting, or are we SOL? You might also note that the subject of this mail is plural- does anyone have a definitive answer to the endianess vs. endianity debate that this problem has sparked in our office? That's not really list related, just wondering... Anyway, thanks for any help! tyler