MR> You could run a looping REXX script (with a delay, of course) that 
checks 
 MR> for PPP.EXE in the process list, and if not found, kills any instances 
of 
Your very thorough reply is greatly appreciated.  The time you took, and the 
ideas and substantive rexx scripting you provided, went well above and beyond 
the call of duty.  I have saved the entirety of your message and thank you.
William
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