>
> will do.  speaking of which, i see UCX is licenced, so how do i get it
> running so i can telnet/ftp etc.?

Here is the magic incantation that starts UCX on my critter :
@SYS$MANAGER:UCX$STARTUP

As Chuck suggested, you should check @UCX$CONFIG

Just my $0.02, I am a monkey under VMS...

I am just patiently waiting for a SHAC/DSSI support, are there any news on
this front?