BTW, all these nifty network tools are documented in the latest version of the _Guide to Network Resource Tools_ (EARN Association, v2.0) which should be compulsory reading for anyone using the network more than casually. You can download a copy in either plain-text form (useable anywhere) or Postscript form (for neat printing on a Postscript laser printer), by either a. (on any network) sending a mail message to listserv@earncc.bitnet saying GET NETTOOLS MEMO or GET NETTOOLS PS b. (if you're on BITNET/EARN) sending a command saying (on an IBM) TELL LISTSERV AT EARNCC GET NETTOOLS MEMO (or NETTOOLS PS) (on a VAX) SEND LISTSERV@EARNCC GET NETTOOLS MEMO (or NETTOOLS PS) c. (if you're on the Internet) by anonymous ftp to curia.ucc.ie in directory pub/net/nettools.ps (or nettools.memo) Happy reading :-) ///Peter