LISTSERV


LISTSERV servers maintain lists containing names and electronic mail addresses of computer users

Any member of list can send electronic mail messages addressed to list

LISTSERV server forwards message to all other members of list

Anyone who can send electronic mail can use LISTSERV


CARR-L: Computer-Assisted Journalism

Send subscribe message to listserv@ulkyvm.louisville.edu

Message: subscribe carr-l yourfirstname yourlastname

Mail to all subscribers: carr-l@ulkyvm.louisville.edu


PIONET: Public Information Officers interested in the interNET

Send subscribe message to listproc@svccsl.digex.net

Message: subscribe pionet yourfirstname yourlastname

Mail to all subscribers: pionet@access.digex.net


LISTSERV ignores Subject: line of mail header

Commands must be in body of message

Use SUBscribe command to join mailing list or to alter name (but not e-mail address) by which you are known on mailing list you have already joined

Use UNSubscribe command to leave mailing list

LISTSERV can be used to facilitate discussion group