> 1) I get the impression that LISTSERV is only available for sites that
>    are members of the BITNET. True?
 
No. It developed in the BITnet environment but is now a
commercial product marketed by L-Soft Inc and doesn't require
BITnet access at all. Contact [log in to unmask] for pricing
information.
 
> 2) If that's true, then what mailing list management software is
>    available for our data center which isn't a BITNET site, but does
>    run VM?
 
There are some homebrew versions, but the real thing is cheap
enough that it's not worth the headaches. Get the real thing.
 
> Jim Bakker <[log in to unmask]>
> Database Administration
> California State Controller's Office
> (916) 324-7014