> what does 'file' tell you? >> what the heck is >> # ls -li /usr/\@LongLink >> 3 ---------- 1 root wheel 111 Jan 1 1970 /usr/@LongLink @LongLink: ASCII text, with no line terminators what disturbs me is the inode number randy --- Q: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. A: Why is top posting frowned upon?