wonder if the following should be more logical? find / -exec grep 216.151.155.78 {} >> IPADDRESS \; Jerry #> find / -exec grep 216.151.155.78 {} \; >IPADDRESS #> also tried #> find / -exec grep 216.151.155.78 {} >IPADDRESS \; -- To unsubscribe: mail majordomo at ale.org with "unsubscribe ale" in message body.