> > Mention has been made on this list about LISTSERV 1.8e. > What about other > features, from the listowners' viewpoint? Could we have a > memo on that? > You could try the L-Soft website. The main LISTSERV product page has a full listing of features http://www.lsoft.com/products/default.asp?item=listserv-features. Unfortunately, I don't recall a point-for-point comparison document. > As to the virus stuff, the admin at my host site tells me that the > internal, LISTSERV, antivirus stuff will work only for Linux > and a Windows > platform (NT?) so that my site, being Unix, will not have it. > > If that is correct, why is it correct? Improvements are only for the > currently most popular platforms and everyone else can go hang (AFD > anyone?)? > Probably because the anti-virus component is provided by a third party, the development of which is out of L-Soft's hands. Speaking from a software developer's point of view, it's hard enough to find a third-party application that will integrate *nicely* with your own. Sometimes the one application that fits best won't fit with every situation. You might do better lobbying F-Secure (the antivirus program developer) to come out with a version that supports your platform. In any case, your best defence is configuring your list appropriately (Attachments=NO, Sizelim=xxx). Remember, and anti-virus scanner is only as good as the last update...and viruses generally propagate faster than the updates. That's my two-bob's worth anyway. -- Chazzozz!! Michael Shannon Webmaster [log in to unmask] "Before you can grow old and wise you must first survive being young and stupid." - Ancient Proverb Note: Opinions expressed on this list are my own and do not reflect the views, opinions or position of my employer. If swallowed, seek medical advice.