My first action after taking over an up-and-running LISTSERV, was to try to create a new list. LISTSERV replied "You are not allowed to create new lists. (note - the request originated from [log in to unmask])" But: "> show version LISTSERV(R) for unix version 1.8d, managed by: [log in to unmask]" What do I do to get authorized? Systems operations says, "I dunno." Karl