Super-lists and sub-lists can be used in other ways, as well, not just
to eliminate multiple copies of messages for subscribers on multiple
lists. Each semester, we create hundreds of lists, each associated with
a specific course/section being offered, owned by the instructor, and
populated with enrolled students. These lists are automatically updated
nightly, to reflect drop/add changes. A super-list is created when an
instructor wants to combine multiple classes in a single list, or when
there are cross-listed courses. The super-list has its own archive and
sub-list subscribers are granted access to the archives. If the list is
to be used as a forum for discussion, the super-list is configured to
accept postings from sub-list subscribers. At least one department has
a super-list which includes all lists for all courses offered by the
department, in order to provide them with the ability to reach all
students in all classes.

pdr

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* Paul D. Russell * Senior Systems Engineer * University of Notre Dame
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