On Sun, 4 Sep 2005, Stef Mientki wrote: > I think it was, ... > but then it has no much sense to ask it on that particular list ;-) > > So I wonder, > what would be a good communication channel, > to ask or publish this kind of information ? Imho none. The lack of messages is the best indication. Conversely, when a longer period of silence occurs the server should send a short 'all is well, it's just so quiet' message to the list to reassure subscribers. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist