Thanks, Nathan -- I tried this and it worked well for SPORTS, but failed on the 'ing' search. I tried it with and without a * too! (ie. List global /*ing and List global /ing any thoughts on how to produce all the '*ing' names. Thanks, Mel --- > > Assuming that you mean getting a list from LISTSERV that indicates if > a list exists on a specific topic-- > > LIST GLOBAL /search-parameters > > (where search-parameters could be, as in your example, "sports" or > "ing"--without the quotes, of course) should do the job for you. > > Be sure you send it to [log in to unmask], not to the list. > > Nathan Brindle > subbing for Rick Huff while he's on vacation:) > > BITNET: NBRINDLE@INDYCMS -------------------- Internet: [log in to unmask] > Nathan C. Brindle, Student Activities Office > Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis > Staff Advisor, Alpha Phi Omega Nat'l Service Fraternity, Tau Omicron Chapter > List Manager, ACCESS-L, BRTHPRNT, EXCEL-L@INDYCMS and other lists > Disclaimer: My opinions are my own. Indiana University can speak for itself. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >