LISTSERV

Dr. Pratap Reddy

What is Listserv?

Subscribing to a Listserv

Note: Type what is in bold face

Using pine e-mailprogram type at to: listproc@rvcc.raritanval.edu

The subject and Cc lines should be left blank then type in the message area:

subscribe internav your full name

Ex: subscribe internav Jane Doe

Hit enter key after typing the above line

Now press ctrl and x keys together to send the message, then type "y"

Note: disable or delete your signature file (if you are using pine or elm e-mail program). Pressing ctrl and k keys together will delete a line.

Sending Mail to a Listserv

Using pine e-mail package:

Type at send message to: internav@rvcc.raritanval.edu

Subject: Altavista's URL cc:

Now type in the message area:

Help! Does anyone know altavista search engine's http address? Appreciate the help.- Jane Doe

press enter key after the message

Press ctrl and x to send the message, then type "y"

Unsubscribing from the Listserv

Using Pine type at send message to:

listproc@rvcc.raritanval.edu

Leave the Cc and subject lines blank then type in the message area:

unsubscribe internav

Press the enter key

then Press ctrl and x keys together to send the message then type "y"

Listing the Listserv Subscribers

Using Pine type at send message to:

listproc@rvcc.raritanval.edu

Leave the Cc and subject lines blank then type:

recipients internav

Press the enter key

then Press ctrl and x keys together to send the message, then type "y". You should get the list in a few minutes.

Some Popular lists

Best-Web-Site Announcement List
Address: listserv@vm3090.ege.edu.tr
Body: sub BESTWEB your name

CNN-NewsRoom Address: listserv@listserv.aol.com Body: sub cnn-newsroom your name

Genealogy Address: listserv@mail.eworld.com Body: sub roots-l your name

Thought For The Day Address:listserv@tamvm1.tamu.edu Body: sub TFTD-L your name Back to Online Resources Page