This isn't directly related to what you asked about, but maybe it's useful anyways. Check out the REVIEW <listname> BY COUNTRY -jwgh >Since no one else has, I will try to give a better answer than Joe did. > >What you can do is look at the last qualifier in the address. If its >OTHER than "com", "mil", "gov", "org" or "net", its normally a 2 >character country code. I assume that somewhere on the web is a list >of these codes but I don't know where it is. A few that I know are: > > ru = Russia > us = United States > uk = Great Britan > ca = Canada > >If you see this 2 letter code (and can locate the matching country's >list) the chances are very good that the node is located in that >country. There are exceptions, and there is no guarantee that the user >is also located in that country, as the user could be dialed in or >telnetting internationaly. > >Most addresses ending in "com", "mil", "gov", "org" or "net" are located >in the USA. "Com" are businesses, "mil" are US Military sites, "gov" >are national, state, or local government bodies, "org" is usually a >non-profit organization, and "net" is usually an internet related >site. > >Again, there are exceptions, and again there is no guarantee that the >user is also located in that country. Most of the exceptions are nodes >that were established early, before the 2 char country codes started or >they are multi-national organizations. > >This is to the best of my knowlege. If I have erred, I am confident >that someone will be happy to point out my errors. > >-- >Rich Greenberg Work: PM0RMG atsign WSPVM1.worldspan.com +1 770-563-6656 >N6LRT Marietta, GA, USA Play: richgr atsign netcom.com +1 770-321-6507 >Eastern time. I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 >Canines:Val(Chinook,CGC,TT),Red(Husky,(RIP)),Shasta(Husky,TT) Owner:Chinook-L >Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. Adopt a homeless Husky.