On Mon, 9 May 1994 13:06:56 -0700, David Alix <[log in to unmask]> said:
>Our system will be leaving Bitnet this summer, and I was going to use the
>:newnode tag to change our user's addresses in listservers.   I'm just not
>certain which address to use.
>Our Internet name is "ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu", but the From: line from our users
>to Bitnet listservers will probably be something like
>"[log in to unmask]".
 
What makes you think so?
 
If that's truly the case, then you're probably outta luck.  I don't
think :newnode can be coerced into helping you in that situation.
 
However, most BITNET gateways are smart enough not to %-hack an address
that's already fully qualified.  Have you tested yours to be certain
one way or the other?  You might be worrying about a non-issue.
 
>                                           Will listservers be able to
>match that From line to the user's "[log in to unmask]" subscription
>address?
 
No.
 
>          If not, will they not be able to unsubscribe without human
>intervention, or post to private lists?
 
No.  And no.
 
>                                          MIght it then be better to use
>the gatewayed address in the :newnode tag (or is that even possible)?
 
As I understand how the :newnode tag is used, that won't work.
 
>Can anyone who has made this move make any suggestions on easing the
>transition for our users?
 
Sorry, I have no personal experience in this area.  I'm not sure what
to tell you.
 
>                           Thanks for your help.
 
Good luck.
Bill
>David Alix