Hi Darlene. The *whole listserv thing* is not only ONE thing. Several very useful list software units are now in operation, and, despite the brava of the author of the software called LISTSERV, others, such as Majordomo, are eclipsing the Greek. This does not make your task easier, to say the least, but, choosing appropriate software is the fundamental task of anyone who aspires to own a list. My best advice is to go to a good tech bookstore and ask and peruse. It is entirely likely that this Internet List is an unlikely source for unbiased advice. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ron Warners Voice: (617) 333-2298 Director of Educational Technology FAX: (617) 333-2038 Curry College, Milton, MA 02186 I-net: [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *