I agree that discussion of file formats does not belong on LSTSRV-L, but let's not invent a new list if it's not needed. What's wrong with TRANS-L? The following is from LISTSERV GROUPS: List: TRANS-L@BITNIC Coordinator: BITNET Network Information Center (INFO@BITNIC) TRANSPORT: Issues related to the transfer of files among VM, MVS, and RSCS-emulating systems: conventions for identifying file formats compatible and incompatible formats among systems, suggestions for a "Least Common Denominator" standard for file transfer, and implementation implications for such standards.