but this also requires NA capability. why can not a less powered user ping another machine? > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan Sieler [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 7:56 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] ping > > Hi, > > > many users. It would be nice to be able to ping like my pc does. > > I agree. > > The closest I know is: > > :nettool > ping > ping foo.fum.com > exit > exit > > (yes, there's two "ping" words above) > > > Stan Sieler [log in to unmask] > www.allegro.com/sieler/wanted/index.html www.allegro.com/sieler