>In my \listserv\MAIN\... directory, a have a number of files with names like > listname.OKhhhhhh >(where "listname" is the name of one of my lists, and "hhhhhh" is some >random hex number). > >They seem to be messages sent to the list. Why are they generated? Why do >some lists seem to accumulate such files, and others not? Is there any >parameter I can adjust to get rid of them? They are generated for mailing lists that require confirmation for messages sent to them. They should expire normally; deleting them should not be necessary. Section 5.3 ("Files used by LISTSERV ") of the Site Manager's Manual says: .OKxxxxxx files Usually found for edited lists, but can also appear for non-edited lists if users are set to REVIEW. These are mail messages that are awaiting "OK" confirmation. If they are not confirmed, they are automatically deleted after about a week. Thanks, -- Jacob Haller, Technical Support L-Soft international, Inc http://www.lsoft.com/