I am using the CRYPT function in PERL to set up a password file on a UNIX server. The script seems to set up the file fine, but everytime I try to access the protected directory I have to "Retry" several times. On about the 3rd try I get in. Any ideas? Thanks Len ***** Want to unsubscribe from this list? ***** Send mail with body "unsubscribe" to mac-perl-request@iis.ee.ethz.ch