> >Iam trying to set up a one way list and load the list >subscribers/recipient list from a DBMS. > >What are my options as far as the DBMS is concerned ? > Your technical questions will be answered by reading the LISTSERV Developer's Guide, available from the L-Soft web site here <http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8e/developer/developer.pdf>. Your performance questions are difficult to quantify. There are a number of variables concerned: * what MTA is handling the outbound connection? * how much bandwidth is available between LISTSERV, the DBMS, and to the Internet? * is the DBMS installed on the same machine as LISTSERV? If so, what other processes are also running? * are you using conditional blocks or mail-merges? -- Regards, Michael Shannon Senior Consultant, Asia Pacific Region [log in to unmask] L-Soft international, Inc. http://www.lsoft.com Chazzozz!! Knowledge is just a click away: http://www.lsoft.com/optin.html LISTSERV (R) is a registered trademark of L-Soft.