I know I can do this by logging out and logging back in as root, but I hope there's an easier way... I need to attach a file in /var/log to a message in mutt. I need root privileges to do it. Is there some way to enable mutt to temporarily get root privileges to attach the file without having to go to the trouble of logging out, logging back on as root, sending the message as root or else making a copy of the file? Seth Williamson Daleville, VA