Mark: This is an old and contentious discussion which is best reviewed in the LSTOWN-L notebook archives at searn or searn.sunet.se The following might provide useful commentary (if sent to the above listserv address) -- /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules OUTLIM=5000 f=mail //Rules DD * S bitnet (better or faster or slower or worse) internet in lstown-l index #.5 date.8 sender.17 subject.46 print /* // EOJ /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */