Is it possible to do this? #!/bin/sh RHOST=apple-gunkies rsh $RHOST 'echo here I am on $RHOST!' When I try this, it says "RHOST undefined". I am sure this is because the shell on the remote host doesn't have RHOST defined (of course). Is it possible to pass the definition of RHOST on through the rsh? Thanks very much for any help, --eric