erik writes: > I would like to execute stuff (set my dynamic IP to 'off-line') right > before disconnect. is it possible? how? There is no reliable way to do it. You can edit poff and add commands to be executed before the kill command, but what the disconnect was unplanned? If your ISP hangs up on you it's too late. -- John Hasler john@dhh.gt.org Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, Wisconsin