Looks like it is indeed a proxy issue. When I do this on a personal computer (not set up by my firm) I have no problem using yahoo_get. I would love to hear if you know of a workaround, but I’m guessing not. Danny Bachman This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, by you is strictly prohibited. v.E.1