Yes, there are some well-written/researched documents on how/IF to start a list. Please send the following to listserv@ndsuvm1 (bitnet) or @vm1.nodak.edu: get LISTSOF LISTS get NEW-LIST CREATE get NEW-LIST FORMAT get NEW-LIST README get NEW-LIST SEARCHES get NEW-LIST WELCOME get NEW-LIST WOUTERS /Pete ([log in to unmask]) -- co-owner LDBASE-L, TQM-L, CPARK-L, et -L -- Peter M. Weiss "The 'NET' never naps" +1 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State Univ -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA