John said ..... > An NS question: > Which is better (?) to use (and any reasons why): > > * Use NMMGR to maintain the NS directory of other hosts (NSDIR) > > * Use HOSTS.NET.SYS > Are you in a routed environment? If not, you don't have to use either. We use Probe protocol takes care of all of the name/address resolution. In the case of our routed sites, are internal name server (a HP-UX) box takes care of the name/address stuff. /alan [log in to unmask]