In article <9212040301.AA25966@prism>, [log in to unmask] says: >Scotto sent mail with the following drivel: >> Can anyone here offer any suggestions as to how to go about finding a new t >hos >> for this list? I would *greatly* appreciate *any* help you can offer, and >so >> would quite a few others... >I have been waiting for a similar answer, so I'm assumeing this is a FAQ. >Could >this info just be posted, rather than e-mailed directly? I would think the best place is to send it to new-list@ndsuvm1 aka vm1.nodak.edu. This is where List Announcements and the List Search Digest is sent (from). Here is some "header" info from new-list -- * [log in to unmask] * [log in to unmask] * * The "NEW-LIST" list has been established as a central address to * post announcements of new public mailing lists. In addition, * "NEW-LIST" might be used as a final verification before establishing a * list (to check for existing lists on the same topic, etc.). However, * be sure to check sources such as the Internet List-of-Lists (SIGLIST * or INTEREST-GROUPS list), LISTSERV GROUPS, and the LISTS database on * the major LISTSERVs (we have the LISTS database on NDSUVM1). * Users in EARN should use the peer distribution list at IRLEARN. * * Coordinator: Marty Hoag [log in to unmask] 01/07/89 * [log in to unmask] * Peer: Niall O'Reilly EARNUCD@IRLEARN * * Further Information * * It would be helpful to follow a standard format for announcements * of new lists. * * 1. If at all possible include a subject line in your mail of: * * Subject: NEW LIST: listname@node list title... * or * Subject: LIST SEARCH: possible name and/or brief description * * 2. Body of the mail for new or proposed list: * * LISTNAME@LISTNODE Full List Title * [log in to unmask] (if applicable) * * Brief description of the list including what it is for, * who might be interested, etc. * * Owner: userid@node (owner name) * Notebooks: yes/no public/private monthly/weekly/etc. * Any other special conditions (closed, edited/moderated, etc.). * * You could include the headers too (remember to take out any * password first!). However, header information is available * from any LISTSERV with the LISTS database. For more information * on the DATABASE features of LISTSERV send a LISTSERV the * command INFO DATABASE . * * Marty Hoag [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] * Coordinator * * Note: This list is MODERATED. Submissions to New-List@NDSUVM1 * ([log in to unmask]) will be forwarded to the editor. It is NOT * our intent to suppress information. The "editing" is done only to * prevent naive or malicious "noise" from bothering subscribers who are * subscribed to receive announcements of new lists. * * You may leave the list at any time by sending a "SIGNOFF NEW-LIST" * command to [log in to unmask] Please note that this command must NOT * be sent to the list address (NEW-LIST@NDSUVM1) but to the LISTSERV * address (LISTSERV@NDSUVM1 or [log in to unmask]). * * Contributions sent to this list are automatically archived. You * can obtain a list of the available archive files by sending an "INDEX * NEW-LIST" command to [log in to unmask] These files can then be * retrieved by means of a "GET NEW-LIST filetype" command, or using the * database search facilities of LISTSERV. Send an "INFO DATABASE" * command for more information on the latter. * * You may also obtain copies of the list notebooks via anonymous FTP * to VM1.NoDak.EDU (192.33.18.30, userid Anonymous, any password). Once * validated do a CD LISTARCH and DIR NEW-LIST.* to see the notebooks * available. Our file system is NOT hierarchical so you must do a CD * ANONYMOUS if you want to return to the "root". * * More information on LISTSERV commands can be found in the "General * Introduction guide", which you can retrieve by sending an "INFO * GENINTRO" command to [log in to unmask] /Pete ([log in to unmask]) -- Peter M. Weiss | not affiliated with psuvm.psu.edu|psuvm 31 Shields Bldg -- Penn State Univ.| "Connectivity is more than a Connection" University Park, PA USA 16802-1202 | E. Michael Staman, _The Circuit_, Apr 92