Other
Types of Lists
Extraneous lists can be created to enhance the use
of the main mailing lists. These additional lists include digests, silent
lists and bboards. Each is discussed below.
Digest
Lists
List Members normally receive each message that is posted
to a mailing list. The digest option holds the messages and sends a
batch of messages at one time. A digest list is a separate mailing list
and is normally called <list>-digest. Because the digest is a
separate list, it has its own configuration, information and introduction
files and must be subscribed/unsubscribed to independently. The messages
contained in the digest are identical to those sent individually, therefore,
it is not likely that an individual would subscribe to both versions
of the list.
How To Request a Digest
List
A digest version of a mailing list can be requested at
the time the original list is created or later using the Request
a Digest web form from the Andrew Sponsors and List Owners section
of the main page.
Tips for Configuring and Maintaining
- When the digest list is created, the configuration
file is copied from the original mailing list.
- A digest is sent automatically once the digest_maxlines
or digest_maxdays value has been reached. The List Owner can force
the distribution of a digest by using the mkdigest command via e-mail.
Silent Lists
Silent lists do not receive mail messages and are named <list>-silent.
If a message is posted to a silent list address, it is automatically
forwarded to the main list. Silent lists are normally used for the following
purposes:
- To create and maintain a list of addresses that are permitted to
post to the main list. In this case, the silent list is referenced
by the restrict post option in the configuration file of the main
list. Members of the -silent list are given permission to post to
the main list.
- To allow a group of addresses to post to the main list without being
subscribed to that list. In this case, the -silent list might be included
in the restrict post option for the main list in addition to other
mailing lists. This is different from the last scenario because the
silent list is not the only group permitted to post. This use of silent
lists merely allows the members of the -silent list to post to the
main list without subscribing and receiving messages from the list.
How To Request a Silent List
A silent mailing list can be requested at the time the
original list is created or later using the Request
a Silent Mailing List web form from the Andrew Sponsors and List
Owners section of the main page.
Bboards
When the main mailing list is created, you have the option to have
a Bboard (Bulletin Board) created. The bboard name is then added as
a subscriber to the main list and receives the same messages that are
posted to the main list. If you did not request a bboard at the time
the main list was created, one can be created using the Request
a Bboard Mailing List web form. The bboard name will be internet.<list>
where <list> is the mailing list name.
Note: Be aware that this bboard is not secure and can be viewed
by the campus community. There are no restrictions for posting or reading
these bboards.
How To Request a Bboard
A Bulletin Board (bboard) can be requested at the time
the original list is created or later using the Request
a Bboard web form from the Andrew Sponsors and List Owners section
of the main page.
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Updated 02/27/01
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