I posted the original question re "stubborn sendmail start." I have been reading with interest the responses. I am new at this and yes, I did do an "Everything" install. I fully expect that in the near future I will be building a side-by-side system (Windows in one box and linux in the other) and try to learn how to connect them. One thing at a time. I am not too worried about the sendmail "pause" but I would sure like to understand it and what to do about it... (Understanding that it will depend on my requirements). The responses have been very informative... I have yet to decide what to do about it and how... (keep them cards and letters coming). At this point I have done nothing except walk away and let the box take its time and decide what to do about it. (From what I have read so far there is no great danger in this - I hope I read it right.) Thanks StephenW __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list