I have finally got on the minima list and now I need to set up the way I want to receive post to the list. I like the digest that I use with the yahoo groups. I assume that is available here. So far it has all been magic, I do not see the big picture of how to get around on the "freelists". I am sure it just a matter of learning new ways. There was a page that asked for a login and that a password word be sent to me. I assume I should proceed on that page and then would have access to changing how I receive posts. appreciate any help that will let me learn how to use the minima freelist. Thanks john.kg9dk