Hey Ben!   
      
    BR> If I can spec multiple areas, yes!   
      
   Yes.  The rules.text file stays the same in the latest incarnation   
   and the multiple AREAS takes it's place on the commandline something   
   like this;   
      
   sh mkpost "" ""   
   "AREA1 AREA2 AREA54"   
      
   The above could also be scripted so that mkpost could remain the same   
   or perhaps have it source a configuration file for all it's variables   
   beyond just the above.  I think a configuration file would be best.   
      
   Anyhow the latest incarnation has the general idea and once you see it   
   in action I think you will agree that it is an improvement.  You can   
   just put in TUXPOWER and see if it tosses properly to the mothership.   
   Since the test one you did worked then the latest one should also   
   and I should see it posted in my inbound pkt from the mothership.   
      
   Life is good,   
   Maurice   
      
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