It seems that my naivety is catching up with me! This is the third post in a few weeks - I have just received this note re an unsent message: 554 batchmail died because of alarm clock (14) - requeueing message Does this recquire any action from me? I assume this means the message is being held and will be re-sent, but as this is to a respected colleague in MoscoERMAI.MSK.SU) I don't want to take any chances. Thanks for your help, Maurice Barnwell. IDFORUM [log in to unmask]