Kurt, >Given this, -e nettimeout=X might be better choice here. >Or -o nettimeout=X. Agreed. I have prepared a patch for the following which I will commit to HEAD: -o <opt>[=<optparam] general options nettimeout=<timeout> (in seconds, or "none" or "max") -- Luke -- www.padl.com | www.lukehoward.com