I don't understand either: they are searchable already via both a web interface as well as email. Archives are easily exportable by an authorized (or perhaps public) user doing a GET listname LOGnnnn These files may be large and not suitable for recipients email system. Further, you should be sure that the files don't don't lose their authentication / auttorization / privacy options (aka AFC). E.g., if they are PRIVATE, then only current subscribers should be allowed to search. /Pete Weiss