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