Here is part of the log file. I don't know if "*? {escape '*'}" *refers to a variable or what, because I'm not using it anywhere. 23 May 2006 10:06:02 Connecting to ODBC data source DEFAULT... 23 May 2006 10:06:02 Connected to data source didage. SQL> SELECT EMAIL,USUARIO,PRUEBA FROM PRUEBA WHERE UCORREO LIKE *? {escape '*'}* >>> 37000/1064: [MySQL][ODBC 3.51 Driver][mysqld-5.0.18-nt]You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '{escape '*'}' at line 1 23 May 2006 10:06:02 >>> Error X'0100003B' searching DBMS list <<< 23 May 2006 10:06:02 -> Severity: Error 23 May 2006 10:06:02 -> Facility: DBMS interface 23 May 2006 10:06:02 -> Abstract: SQL error 23 May 2006 10:06:02 Sent information mail to [log in to unmask] 23 May 2006 10:06:02 Sent information mail to: > [ANONYMOUS]@DIDAGE.ORG.MX (-> > [log in to unmask]) Francoise Becker write: > Check the LISTSERV logs. There will be a more detailed description of > the error. > > > On 22 May 2006 at 15:54, Jesus Rivas wrote: > > >> An unexpected error occurred while processing your SUBSCRIBE command. >> The command has been aborted and the system manager will be notified. >> Save the enclosed "error traceback" if you want to report this problem; >> it contains important information without which it may not be possible >> to diagnose the problem. Serious error occurred - traceback follows >> ------------------------------------------ >>> Error X'0100003B' >> searching DBMS list <<< -> Severity: Error -> Facility: DBMS interface >> -> Abstract: SQL error >> > > Jesus Rivas