Re: Mailing list vs Newsgroup

root (root@q.paradise.net)
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 12:16:32 -0400 (EDT)

> I know this has been talked about before, but it would realy be nice
> to have this as a newsgroup instead.
>
> I'll even qualify that as saying I LOVE it much better AS a
> newsgroup. I have a private newsgroup on my news server that
> I automaticly post all the inbound email from the list too.
>
> It keeps my mailbox from getting clutterd.
> It provides a way to have threaded topics.
> Storing 14 days of email isn't then a problem, and very helpfull
> as a resource.
>
This is great that you've done this! I run a news server here
(DNEWS on linux). What program do you use to get the email into
a newsgroup? I would LOVE to have this as a resource.

Thanks!


> Just my two cents worth, and I'd be willing to back this up with an
> offer to use my news servers for this, and even help others to
> configure there news servers.
I don't want to add more work and traffic for you, just because
I know what it could potentially involve. But, you are
very generous for offering.

> Jim McKenzie
> mcs@isp.net
>

Robert Castles