I've just sent out the update files for 1.5h and was utterly astonished at the speed of the DISTRIBUTE process... There are presently 2357 files waiting from CEARN to DEARN, and still 915 files queued on PSUVM to OHSTVMA so I had expected the thing to take several hours, but the installation memo (100 lines) was received by all 80% of its recipients in about 5-10 minutes real time (there are more than 50 recipients at 50 different nodes)! Of course the actual files have not made their way to the States yet but they are much larger. By the way, a reminder for those of you who do not have time to process the 2,345 mailings this list generates a day but still want to be informed about 'important' events: I systematically post all important information, notably LISTSERV upgrade info, on LSTSRV-D. This list is Send= Editor, ie I am the only person that can mail to it and I make sure never to generate more than 1-2 mailings a week on it -- at most. If you are getting overwhelmed with LSTSRV-L, just drop me a note and I'll remove you from it -- nobody will be vexed and you'll still be informed of all important events. Eric