Try XEDIT LDBASE EXEC to have a look at what the program does. You'll see something like this: /*********************************************************************** * (copyright/version header deleted) * * This program allows you to interactively access the LISTSERV * * database. You will be prompted for all the information that might * * be required to connect to the database. It is recommended that you * * obtain a copy of the "Revised LISTSERV: Database functions" manual * * (document number U01-012, available in 'help' format through the * * "Info DATABASE" command) prior to using this program. * * * * Syntax: LDBASE <nodeid> * * * * This will connect you to the LISTSERV database at the specified * * node. If the nodeid is omitted, you will be connected to your * * "default" database server. * * * * Note: This program issues a SET LINEDIT OFF command to allow you to * * enter double-quotes et al. The previous setting is restored when * * you leave the program. * * * ***********************************************************************/ I guess you want to do LDBASE UGA, and then enter the search commands. Eric