Awatmath.1917 net.unix-wizards utzoo!decvax!watmath!kadorken Fri Mar 5 11:25:34 1982 more on security & smart terminals Even turning off the MAIL option of printing the message directly on the terminal may not help. Just sending a message that will be read at some point could cause problems. The message could contain the necessary codes to redefine a function key (like on an Ann Arbor Ambassador) in the hopes the person will use that key at some point. If you are even aware of commonly PF keys, then the job becomes easier.