Naomi, "SMTP" stands for "Simple Mail Transport Protocol" and is the standard method of sending e-mail messages on the Internet. There are several new methods, but SMTP is the most common. Best. Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************