Linux Mailing List App - Update

[Gerald Combs]

On Fri, 20 Jul 2001, Steven L. Brendtro wrote:

> Sorry....
> 
> One quick addition.  Are there easy methods of weeding obsolete addresses
> out of the list?  What are people's experiences with such weeding?

I've had pretty good luck with Mailman (http://www.list.org/)  Its bounce
detection is fairly intelligent.  It also meets the requirements you
listed below.

> 
> Thanks again,
> Steve Brendtro
> 
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> Hello all,
> 
> I am looking for a linux app that can automate subscribing and unsubscribing
> to one or more email list(s).  It needs to be able to have only one or two
> people who will be able to send messages to the entire list.  The rest of
> the subscribers will only be able to receive messages, and change their
> status on the list (i.e. add or remove from list).  It would be nice if the
> list was maintained in a MySQL database.
> 
> I have heard of Majordomo but I have no experience with it.  What if any of
> these capabilities does it have?  Is it easy to set up?  Are there any other
> apps I should consider?  What are their pros/cons?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Steven Brendtro
> 
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