Alexander Dalloz wrote: > Yes, telnet (server) is a DON'T under all circumstances. That *is* debatable: if you've got a secure network, then it's reasonable. For example, if you've got the server, the client, and all cabling in the same room (and visible), and the users are trusted, it's OK. Or if you're doing telnet over a VPN. James. -- E-mail address: james | After all, all he did was string together a lot @westexe.demon.co.uk | of old, well-known quotations. | -- H.L. Mencken, on Shakespeare