I'd like the probe feature too, but our host site only runs 1.8b, and
probe was introduced in 1.8c

However the renewal feature works well, check the listowner manual.

regards,
James
listowner, FRIENDS
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James Chamier, Application Developer, STC Development Centre, IBM UK Ltd



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>From:  Marilyn Knapp Litt[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  29 July 1997 15:26
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       Setting the clock
>
>Ben Parker said:
>
>>The other way to avoid having to renew is for list members to PARTICIPATE
>>in the list by posting.  Each time they post the 'clock' that measures the
>>Renewal period is reset to 0.  Active participants will never be asked to
>>renew, they do automatically by participating.  You can use the Probe
>>command to check for bad addresses.
>
>This sounds great and I would like to do it, but I can find nothing in the
>listowners manual on how to implement it.  Can you give me some guidance?
>
>Marilyn Knapp Litt
>incountry-women-list
>railroad-retirees-list
>