I've been asked by my management not to make any further comment in public lists about the political situation of EARN. I can't even reply on my own if someone sends a public attack to me (I will be able to reply, but I must agree the text of what I'll say with my bosses). Therefore if from now on there's something considered political discussed in some list and I don't say anything, this does not mean that I agree or I disagree. Private mail could clarify if in doubt. All this does of course not apply to purely technical discussions, which I will be allowed to continue without restriction. Regarding the LSTSRV-L request for more information, with the agreement of my boss I've made the EARNTECH archives at DEARN public. People willing to access these archives are advised to search since September past year approximately. Please contact me if you have any difficulty in accessing the archives. Jose Maria