Jason, I don't see that restricting who can do direct SMTP stops the internet 'working'. I would imagien that the vast bulk of genuine email emanates from static IP addresses anyway. Conversely I bet that most of the crap emanates from dynamic IP addresses. Tim -- Gllug mailing list - Gllug at gllug.org.uk http://lists.gllug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/gllug