>If we have 1.8a, does that mean we are liscensed? Well, the general answer would be that, at some point, you have been licensed to get 1.8a. In your case, you've done the paperwork to receive the CREN-paid service until July 1. You can keep using 1.8a after July 1 under the same conditions as 1.7f, ie until you leave BITNET, but to get new versions you will need to renew your maintenance. Contact [log in to unmask] for more information. Eric