Re: Regarding the splitting up of mailing lists

[Ryan Matteson <x96matteson@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know if you guys have heard of Dnews, but a far superior product
than INN. A lot more functionality and a bit quicker by design. 

		www.netwinsite.com. 



Bruce Smith wrote:
> 
> > Now THAT is a damned fine idea.
> 
> Call me a masochist, but I'm always wanted to try my hand at INN.
> 
> > Would you suggest keeping a mailing list for announcements?
> 
> Absolutely.  (I thought I said that below :)
> 
> We could make it restricted, or keep it for some light chat
> (until someone says:  "take it to the newsgroup, guys!").
> Either way is fine with me.
> 
> > > There is another way to do this, that nobody has mentioned yet.
> > >
> > > We could do away with chatter on the mailing list by running our
> > > own news server on the KLUG box.  Keep the mailing list just for
> > > announcements (maybe restrict it), and start our own newsgroup(s)
> > > to talk about Linux.
> > >
> > > I personally find a newsgroup easier to read than a mailing list
> > > because you can get a list of messages sorted by thread, and nuke
> > > threads that are not of interest.  (like going to Gateway! :)
> > >
> 
> --------------------------------------------
> Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
> System Administrator / Network Administrator
> Armstrong International, Inc.
> Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
> http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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