FreeLists / si-list / [SI-LIST] List Management Instructions

[Ray Anderson <Raymond.Anderson@xxxxxxx>]

si-listers:

Now that si-list has been moved over to freelists.org I am fine-tuning the
configuration to set up all the options.

The list is managed by a software package called "Listar" that runs under
Linux. The most common commands that users may use to communicate with the
list manager are described below. I am also working on a web interface that
will make it easy to access the archives and also provides access to the
ability to upload and download files relevant to si-list. Info on those
capabilities will be forthcoming in the future once I have it working the way
I intend.

-Ray


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Some common Listar commands:
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All the following commands are processed by sending an e-mail to:
si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Leave the Subject blank or put in something
like (none). If listar finds a valid command in the Subject, it will process
it and ignore the body.

Unlike majordomo, listar allows you to place a single command in the
Subject!!!! Multiple commands can be placed in the body of the message
if the subject does not contain a valid Listar command.

TO SUBSCRIBE:
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    Or, you can send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a
    subject of: subscribe si-list




POSTING:
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    After subscribing, send  e-mail to si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx to post
    messages.

TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE LIST:
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    Send a message to  si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    unsubscribe si-list .  While you should NOT send your unsubscribe
    command to the list itself, Listar will attempt to trap such erroneous
    postings and forward them to the list administrators for proper
    handling.


TO GET A DIGEST EVERY DAY:
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    Send a message to the si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    set si-list digest.  This will turn on digests, and you will receive a 
digest
    however often the server is configured to send them.

    Note: digests are sent out once per day (around midnight)
    
    Note 2: If you were previously receiving the digest from 
si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    you should STILL be receiving it unless you explicitly change your 
selection.

TO STOP GETTING A DIGEST:
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    Send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    unset si-list digest.  This will turn off digest mode, and instead you will
    receive an eMail every time something is posted to the list.

TO GET A DIGEST AND NORMAL POSTS:
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    Send a message to  si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    set si-list digest2.  This will activate digest mode with normal posting. 
    As each message is posted to the list it will be sent to you, and you will
    receive a digest as well. This flag should be used instead of digest, not
    in addition to. To stop receiving digests in addition to normal posts,
    send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    unset si-list digest2. You will go back to receiving normal posts.

TO GO ON VACATION:
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    Send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    set si-list vacation.  You will remain subscribed to the list but 
    will not receive any eMail as long as this flag is set.  To come back 
    from vacation, eMail si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    unset si-list vacation.

TO CHECK ON YOUR OWN STATUS:
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    Send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    stats si-list. You will get a list of all the flags currently set on your
    account.

TO GET A LIST OF FLAGS AVAILABLE:
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    Send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of: flags
    An eMail will be sent to you with the available flags that you can set on
    your account.

TO GET A LIST OF COMMANDS AVAILABLE:
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    Send a message to si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of:
    commands. An eMail will be sent to you with all the commands that the
    server and any installed modules offer.




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To unsubscribe from si-list:
si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field
For help:
si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field

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