hi Ship's Log, Lt. Steve McIntyre, Stardate 280199.1037: > using ncftp here: > > Error: linux.mathematik.th-darmstadt.de: Unknown host. > > Do you have an IP address for that site? What about tu-darmstadt ? [note the 'u'] :-) Greetings -- Alexander N. Benner - The Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper: -7- A Promise Keeper is committed to influencing his world, being obedient to the Great Commandment (Mark 12:30f) and the Great Commission (Matt 28:19f).