Assuming that you mean getting a list from LISTSERV that indicates if a list exists on a specific topic-- LIST GLOBAL /search-parameters (where search-parameters could be, as in your example, "sports" or "ing"--without the quotes, of course) should do the job for you. Be sure you send it to [log in to unmask], not to the list. Nathan Brindle subbing for Rick Huff while he's on vacation:) BITNET: NBRINDLE@INDYCMS -------------------- Internet: [log in to unmask] Nathan C. Brindle, Student Activities Office Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Staff Advisor, Alpha Phi Omega Nat'l Service Fraternity, Tau Omicron Chapter List Manager, ACCESS-L, BRTHPRNT, EXCEL-L@INDYCMS and other lists Disclaimer: My opinions are my own. Indiana University can speak for itself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------