Just out of curiosity: Is there 2 different mailing list server
listserv *and* LISTSERV(R) ? Or is it an older version befor it was
was registered ? I assume it is a different software since ACK is
called "ACKN" by this one ...
--
Eric Paul-Hus

------ Appended a weird message I receive checking things out for a
user:

We are sorry but your request to [log in to unmask] could not
be
processed because of a syntax error in the body of the message.

The currently accepted commands are the following and all must appear in
the
*BODY* of the message. You can send multiple commands, each in one line
finishing with END.

SUBSCRIBE  List_Name   Your_FirstName   Your_LastName
    Subscribes you to the list called List_Name.

UNSUBSCRIBE List_Name
    Unsubscribes you from the list called List_Name.

LIST
    Shows the list served at this site: [log in to unmask]

REVIEW List_Name
    Shows the list of user currently subscribing to
          List_Name.

HELP
    Sends this message.

INFO  List_Name
    Send information on the list

INDEX  List_Name
    Shows a list of documents available for GET

SEARCH  List_Name Key_Word
    Searches the documents for a key_word

GET  List_Name File_Name
    Retrieves the document called File_Name


SET List_Name OPTION
    Set your subscription parameters to OPTION
    Currently available options are:
           (default options are indicated)

      ACKN : Confirms that you sent a message to the list.
      NOACKN : No Acknowledgment is sent
                   [Default].

      CONCEAL : Hides your name from a REVIEW command
      NOCONCEAL : Shows your name in a REVIEW command
                   [Default].

      ACTIVE : Makes your subscription active
                   [Default]
      INACTIVE : Suspends your subscription until the next
                 ACTIVE command.

      DIGEST : Sends digests rather than individual messages
      MAIL : Sends you individual messages.
                   [Default].

      REPRO : Send a copy of the message to the sender
                   [Default]
      NOREPRO : Does not send a copy of the message to the sender



If you have troubles you can contact a non-silicon based life form at
[log in to unmask]


Thank you.




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We are sorry but a part of your request to [log in to unmask]
could not be processed because of a syntax error in the body of
themessage.

You can get a list of the commands and the options that this listserver
accepts by sending a message with "HELP" in the body of a message to
[log in to unmask]

If you still have troubles you can contact a non-silicon based life form
at
[log in to unmask]

Thank you.



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