lstsrv-l via [log in to unmask] accepts batch searching. Maybe you could search that for the answer? ;-) SEARCH depends on the platform and version of LISTSERV (tm). All VM/CMS versions allow it (plus those that are also Bitnet connected can be searched interactively via Bitnet messaging). Non-VM/CMS versions that are identified as 1.8c seem to now support a similar search e.g. [log in to unmask] -- co-owner: INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L URL:mailto:[log in to unmask] "I get paid by the millisecond"