A system independent distribution list management system. You can use it to create a distribution list and configure it so that others can send messages to your list, regardless of which email system they use.
A subscribed to mailing list / discussion group over the Internet that links a group of people with common interests. When e-mail is addressed to a listserv mailing list, it is automatically broadcast to everyone on the list.
A program that manages mailing lists by responding automatically to e-mail requests and distributing new messages.
a mailing list comprised of e-mail addresses.
An automatic mailing list server developed by Eric Thomas for BITNET in 1986. When E-mail is addressed to a LISTSERV mailing list, it is automatically broadcast to everyone on the list. The result is similar to a newsgroup or forum, except that the messages are transmitted as e-mail and are therefore available only to individuals on the list. LISTSERV is currently a commercial product marketed by L-Soft International. Although LISTSERV refers to a specific mailing list server, the term is sometimes used incorrectly to refer to any mailing list server.
a programme to run online discussions using E-mail mailing lists
Discussion group mechanism permitting user to subscribe, receive and participate in discussions via e-mail.
Mailing list software which distributes one e-mail message to many addresses at once.
an automatic email distribution list. The list of email recipients can be compiled from an existing database (for example, by taking staff email addresses from UC Link), by asking people to sign up for it, or both.
is an email robot that sends out to all addresses that are "subscribed" to the listserv any messages it receives from any member of the listserv.
(AKA email lists) An email list server. A computer program that maintains lists of email addresses. Bruin Online manages the UCLA email list service, known as Mailman.
Type of email for subscribers who have a special interest in the topic of the list. Thousands of listservs on the World Wide Web are moderated or organized by someone who sorts the incoming messages by date and topic. Messages are preserved so that you may read previous exchanges between subscribers.
A program that allows automatic processing of commands and functions with mailing lists (a type of discussion group).
The most common type of mail list. Listserve distributes correspondence and messages to a specific interest group.
One of the first and most common software packages for running a mailing list. Because of this, many people refer to a mailing list as a "listserv."
Listserv is a way of reaching multiple e-mail addresses quickly and easily. The program will send a message to a specified list of e-mail addresses, which can be easily modified by the ‘owner’ of the mailing list. Listservs can be set up for any staff or faculty member, as well as for some student organizations (as an example, ASUS has been granted use of the Queen’s Listserv)
A distribution list management package whose primary function is to operate mailing lists. It allows groups of computer users with a common interest to communicate among themselves.
A mailing list software program that automatically distributes mailing lists on a particular subject. Listserv is sometimes used as a synonym for mailing list.
One of the most common kinds of mailing list, listservs originated on BITNET but are now common on the Internet as well.
A list of e-mail addresses to which messages can be automatically broadcast as if they were sent to a single user: a discussion list or a mailing list.
An automatic mailing list server designed to facilitate e-mail communication among a group of people.
A type of mailing list in which messages are posted to an individual's personal e-mail addresses. Discussion may take place among the members of the list.
An e-mail mailing list program that allows recipients to automatically subscribe to and/or cancel mailings.
An e-mail server program for mailing lists. The most common kind of mail list, Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet.
E-mail based communication forum, usually centered on a particular issue or interest, to which individuals may subscribe. When a message is sent to the list, the software sends it along to each of the subscribers on the list. Access to post messages on the list is controlled by the list owner.
A single email address that sends email to a group of specified people. To start a listserv, contact WCTS.
A program that allows you to maintain a discussion group.
Software that automates the management of electronic-mailing lists. See also listproc, majordomo, and SmartList.
Software used to set up, maintain and moderate many electronic Discussion Lists
Mailing lists using mail reflectors which act as newgroups. Messages sent to a listserv are sent to everyone who has subscribed to the list. Responses are sent back to the listserv address.
An electronic discussion group. There are thousands of listservs on a variety of topics which you can join through an e-mail account. Listserv is also the name of the computer program which manages the listserv.
A special messaging program created around a particular theme or topic; numerous LISTSERVs exist, covering various fields and subject areas. Once you've subscribed to a LISTSERV (by sending e-mail to the group's LISTSERV address), messages posted to that list by its members will be sent directly to your e-mail address.
A very common program used to run a mailing list. Because it is so common, mailing lists are often called listservs, even if they are run with different software.
The most widespread of maillists. Listervs started on BITNET and are now common on the Internet.
A software program for setting up and maintaining e-mail discussion groups.
(n.) A commercial electronic mailing list server application, developed in 1986 and marketed by L-Soft International. The word "listserv" is sometimes (incorrectly) used to refer to the general category of electronic mailing list management application software.
an electronic mail-based discussion forum for subscribing members. Individuals send e-mail to the listerv's address, and all members on the distribution list receive the message. An effective, low bandwidth, user-driven medium for content focused on a particular area of interest.
Form of one-to-many communication using email. A software program for automating mailing lists and discussion groups on a computer network.
A software program for setting up and maintaining discussion groups. Many LISTSERV discussion groups are gatewayed to USENET newsgroups.
a better way to handle discussions, simple for both the students and the teacher
a centralized list of e-mail addresses used for group discussions
a centrally managed e-mail list
a closed email discussion group
a collection or list of email addresses
a combination email / discussion group
a commonly available Internet technology that provides a computer-mediated forum ('mailing list', or 'list') for written dialogue in the form of messages or 'posts'
a communication tool that offers its members the opportunity to post suggestions or questions to a large number of people at the same time through email
a computerized mailing list that which allows for a large groups of people to communicate with each other though the Internet
a computer program that generates announcements via e-mail
a digital list management system that allows subscribers to take part in e-mail discussions, sending out messages to hundreds of accounts in seconds
a discussion group distributed through email
a discussion group or mailing list
a discussion-group service that distributes mail to a pre-defined group of recipients, while at the same time archiving and organizing the content for later use and review
a discussion of a particular topic, which may be mediated by a specific individual
a discussion of a particular topic, which may have a mediator
a electronic bulletin board whereby you can receive and post messages to the subscribers
a forum for electronic discussion
a great way for people with a common interest to share information and hold discussions via email
a group of email adresses organized so that sending a message to a single email account means all members of the list get a copy of the message
a group of individuals with a common interest who communicate via e-mail
a group of people who talk about a particular issue or thing over E-mail
a kind of automated mailing list
a large mailing list on a specific topic that individuals can subscribe to
a list of electronic mail addresses
a mail distribution list management package program designed to copy and distribute electronic mail to everyone subscribed to a particular mailing list
a means by which one can e-mail to a group of other subscribed individuals
a means by which the members of e-mail lists to post comments and questions eto all the people on the list
a mechanism for delivering batch e-mail to participants
a message delivery system that uses software and a server
a method of distributing information to members of the list
an automated emailing program that distributes messages sent to a central address to all subscribers
an automated email list that sends messages to each person subscribed to the group
an automated email mailing list, maintained entirely by a computer
an automated mail distribution service
an automated mailing feature that brings people together from other on-line services
an automated mailing list that you can add or remove yourself from
an automated program that accepts email messages from users and performs basic operations on mailing lists for those users
an automated "remailing service" which forwards e-mail messages from an approved source to a larger group of subscribers
an automated system for maintaining discussion lists, and a computer program is responsible for the list maintenance
an automatic electronic mailing list for persons interested in a certain subject
an automatic mailing list service that amounts to an e-mail discussion group
an electronic communication group
an electronic discussion group in which you exchange comments with other participants who have subscribed to the particular group
an electronic gathering place for people with similar interests
an electronic mail facility which allows you to participate in an electronic discussion group on topics of interest related to our membership
an electronic mailing (e-mail) list or an automated way to send a message to a group of people
an electronic mailing list designed to make group communication easier
an electronic mailing list on a particular topic by which all messages posted to the list are sent automatically to all subscribers
an electronic mailing list on a specific topic or subject
an electronic mailing list that is sent by email to subscribers
an electronic mailing list that offers an efficient way to disseminate information to large numbers of people and hold long-distance discussions among many people
an electronic mailing list that you choose to subscribe to and can help you filter information to receive only what is relevant to you
an E-mail activity that lets one interact with other people that are interested in as specific subject area
an E-mail bulletin board that allows you to send a message to one address, which then redistributes it to all members
an e-mail communications server that offers its subscribers the opportunity to post messages to people participating in the group
an email discussion group, where members can reach the entire group by sending one message
an email list devoted to a particular topic or community
an email list that allows everyone subscribed to it to both send and receive mail from all other subscribers
an e-mail list that requires users to subscribe
an email list that you send an email message to, and that message is forwarded to anyone else subscribed to the list
an email mailing list that includes the email addresses of people with a common interest
an email networking service for ITLA members only
an e-mail program on which you can send e-mails to a list of people and receive e-mails from that list
an e-mail service where everyone on the list sends mail to one central address, then everyone on the list receives every mail sent to that home address
an e-mail subscription list - like this one
an email tool that allows you, the subscriber, to exchange information, ideas, and resources with other subscribers of the list
an email tool that enables subscribers to send mail to all other subscribers at the same time
an informal group of people talking to each through email
an Internet e-mail software package that allows a group of participants to easily exchange information using Internet e-mail
an Internet fileserver that automatically distributes mail to a list of subscribers
an online discussion group that allows a forum for project collaborations and feedback on a specific topic
an online forum where educators, students and community members in Los Angeles can dialogue via e-mail with one another on critical issues about learning and teaching
a place where a group of individuals get together, based on common interest, to share or seek information, discuss particular subjects or achieve a common goal
a program designed to accumulate email addresses in a list
a program that automates e-mailing to a large group
a program that maintains one or more of these mailing lists (i
a program that manages mailing lists, allowing subscribers to post messages which are automatically mailed to other members
a program that sends email to a group of people
a public forum in which members can post and receive e-mails from one another
a service for maintaining a list of email addresses
a simple way to mange group e-mails to your students or colleagues
a single email address that distributes email to everyone on that list
a special e-mail group where messages can be sent from one person to all other persons who subscribe to the group
a special interest group that you subscribe to, with all communication conducted via e-mail
a special kind of e-mail list which is hosted on a web server
a special type of email delivery that allows a large group of people to efficiently communicate with each other
a system for distributing messages
a system for sending email to everybody on a list of email addresses that are interested in a particular topic, a collection of email that can also be widely duplicated on newsgroup servers around the world
a system that facilitates the broadcast of email to those who have subscribed to the list
a topic-oriented email club
a type of asynchronous communication tool that allows users to send correspondence to everyone on a particular list with a single e-mail message
a type of e-mail program that distributes electronic mail to people who have subscribed to the list
a useful communication tool that provides subscribers of a particular list with the opportunity to post announcements, comments, suggestions, or questions to a large number of people at the same time
a useful electronic tool that lets you join an email list to receive posted information
a way of asking for, providing and receiving information about a topic that is near and dear to the people who are subscribers
a way of bringing users together via e-mail
a way of disseminating ideas and information through an e-mail service
a way of sending mail to a group of people at the same time
a way to e-mail a lot of people at once
a way to email the same message to many people without developing a mailing group of your own or typing many email addresses
a way to network via e-mail
a wonderful communication tool that offers its subscribers the opportunity to interact in a variety of ways -- from posting discussions and comments, asking questions, or making announcements, etc
An e-mail address that is configured to forward every message it receives to the e-mail addresses of those who have subscribed to it. You can think of it as an electronic interactive newspaper.
a discussion list that sends messages directly to subscribers' email boxes
A program used on some Internet computers for handling mailing lists.
BITNET service (software) providing distributed messages that form conferences and allow the archiving of files and messages which can be searched and retrieved.
A list system that allows users to send e-mail to one address, where messages are then copied and sent to all of the people on the list.
A program that allows users to establish mailing lists for people who wish to communicate about a specific topic.
E-mail list management software developed by L-Soft International. See also e-mail list and mailman.
A specific type of mail list application, presently the most common mail list type on the Internet.
A common kind of emailing list. The registered trademark of L-Soft international, Inc.
A type of electronic maillist that originated on BITNET but is now common on the Internet. See also Electronic Mail.
A register of e-mail addresses for efficient dispatch and receipt of information using electronic communications media - particularly the Internet.
automated discussion group conducted by email
an electronic discussion group organised around a common interest or topic. To become a member of a Listserv one sends an e-mail message to the List owner or List management software.
an electronic mailing list format used by a large band of discussion groups.
Students, faculty, and staff members can communicate with many people at a time by signing onto a special interest list known as a Listserv. Listservs are useful communication distribution mechanisms in that mail sent to a Listserv is received by all members on the list. Listserv members need only access their mail inbox to receive the information.
An e-mail list, generally devoted to discussion of a specific topic: Star Trek, politics, pets, etc. Listserv members send their comments to a single automated address. That address then passes all those messages to every other member on the list. Think of it as the e-mail equivalent of a town hall meeting, where all the attendees sit in the same room and can all hear each other, but take turns speaking one at a time.
A distributed e-mail membership list, often provided on the Internet by special interest groups or professional associations. All members of a listserv may post messages to, or receive messages from, other members of the list.
An electronic mailing list typically used by a broad range of discussiongroups. Usually, you have to send an email to a Listserver to subscribe, then you willreceive periodic email messages about the topic you have requested.
a server program which manages discussion groups based on mailing lists. Thousands of such subject oriented groups exist.
The most common kind of mailing list management program. See Mail Server
Server software for managing mass-e-mail subscriptions and distribution.
A computer program that runs an electronic discussion group. To subscribe, unsubscribe or make other changes to you subscription, you send email to the listserv.
An Internet mailing-list manager.
A discussion group enables by email which can processes electronic mail requests for addition or deletion from mailing lists.
An email-like communication between subscribers. When a message is posted to a listserv email address, all those who have signed up to the listserv will receive that message in their email. Often, people use Listservs where there is a common professional or academic interest. For example, teachers or engineers might subscribe to a listserv which deals with their area of specialty so they can exchange information, concerns and professional fellowship with one another.()
The heart of an electronic mailing list, Listserv software automatically subscribes and unsubscribes list members and sends copies of every e-mail message to every list subscriber.
A system for distributing email to the participants of an email list.
An e-mail list server. A computer program that maintains lists of e-mail addresses in order that users can participate in an electronic discussion or conference.
A system for sending out bulk email messages to a mailing list. Very useful - but if people don't want that mail, they call it spam.
Also known as a mailing list. A database of email addresses that are all reached by one central address. When emails are received at the central address they are forwarded to all database addresses. Responses from any members of the database are circulated to all other members. See Module 4.
A family of programs that automatically manage mailing lists by distributing messages posted to the list, adding and deleting members automatically.
An electronic discussion group based on common interests that uses a mailing list to distribute messages to all members' electronic mail boxes.
Discussion groups that allow you to participate via email.
Mailing list management software which scans Email messages for the words "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" to automatically update the list.
Software for conversations, usually devoted to a specific topic, carried on through an electronic mailing list. Listservs operate via email; each subscriber's contribution is sent to all subscribers on the list.
A listserv is a software program that helps a group of users converse via an electronic mailing list, or maillist, that is devoted to a specific topic. People sharing an interest may "subscribe" to a given discussion (name the subject area, no matter how obscure, and it likely has a listserv somewhere), and other subscribers' contributions to the thread are distributed to the entire subscriber base via e-mail. When mail is sent to the list from a particular user, it is sent out to all subscribers on the list, thus furthering the conversation. Listservs are very similar to newsgroups, except they operate via e-mail, a fact that can be a hassle, as those who subscribe to an highly active listserv may soon find their in-box overflowing with messages.
programs that act as message switches for email on specific subjects.
Computer software that creates electronic conferences for individuals on the Internet on particular topics. Also known as a "mailing list." Any electronic mail sent to the mailing list is automatically resent, or broadcast, to everyone who has subscribed to the service.
"List server". Subject-oriented electronic mailing lists to which anyone with email capability may subscribe. You may post messages to the listserv, and you will receive all the messages that other people post. Many listservs archive their files, which may then be searched for specific topics. Some lists are moderated, meaning that messages are screened by the list administrators for their suitability. Listservs exist on every topic know to humankind, and then some. You can search for and subscribe to listservs using CataList.
A programme to allow e-mails to be sent automatically.
A form of maillist. Listservs differ from newsgroups in that the messages that comprise the forum are delivered by E-mail and not by newservers. See Also: E-mail , Maillist
List Server. A program that facilitates a subscription-based list that distributes email to the members, usually on a specific subject matter.
Software for conversations (devoted to one specific topic) through an electronic mailing list. Similar to newsgroups but unlike newsgroups, listservs operate via email (every contribution of a subscriber is sent to all subscribers on the list via email). By sending a predefined email message to the list server in question, you can easily subscribe or unsubscribe.
A single electronic mail address that reaches many "subscribers" to the list. Example:
[email protected]. To subscribe to the AAUW NC listserve, send an e-mail to
[email protected] giving your name and branch or other reason for wanting to join.
A program that distributes email sent to the listserv address to all of the members who are currently signed onto the list.
The most common kind of Internet mailing list.
The email server managing a discussion list.
The most common kind of maillist, Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet. See Also: BITNET , E-mail , Maillist
an e-mail system that automatically sends messages to all subscribers on specific mailing lists, especially interest groups.
E-mail management software that allows you and/or the subscribers to send email to the list. Includes the means to subscribe and unsubscribe.
A Listserv is a program that automatically redistributes e-mail to names on a mailing list. Users can subscribe, unsubscribe, and send messages to everyone on the list by sending notes to a specific email address. Go to Top
Internet application that automatically "serves" mailing lists by sending electronic newsletters to a stored database of Internet user address. Most lists let users subscribe automatically, not requiring anyone at the server location to personally handle the transaction. With "reflector" mailing lists, requests to join go to a human being's mailbox who must manually perform the subscribe or unsubscribe transaction.
An automatic e- mailing list similar to a newsgroup or forum. E-mail sent to the listserv is distributed to all list subscribers.
A program for automatically managing a mailing list.
Software that automatically manages a mailing list, receiving posts and follow-ups and sending groups of them out to all subscribers of the list.
An application which maintains a mailing list allowing a user to send a Email to a single address, which the Listserv sends to multiple address. Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet.
A program that allows users to mass-distribute messages that form conferences, as well as archiving files and messages that can be searched for and retrieved.
An automated mailing-list distribution system. People with a common interest can subscribe to a Listserv mailing list and easily share information and ideas with others on the list. By addressing a message to Listserv, all other subscribers on the list receive the message; and conversely, any reply to such a message is received by all subscribers.
A popular computer program that runs a mailing list.
These are programs which direct mail to anyone subscribing to that list. Local Your home computer is your local computer, the server computers holding email and web pages are remote computers. LOL Laugh Out Loud
A program on a mail server that managers an e-mail mailing list, allowing you to subscribe and unsubscribe.
Distribution list management package developed for IBM VM/CMS systems. It allows groups of computer users with a common interest to communicate among themselves. A similar software package, called 'Majordomo', is available on Unix systems. See also: Mailing lists.
A program for automating electronic mailing lists.
A family of programs that automatically manage mailing lists, distributing messages posted to the list, adding and deleting membes, and so on, without the tedium of someone doing it manually.
LISTSERV is a commercial mailing list management system that allows you to create, manage and control electronic mailing lists. LISTSERV is a Trade Mark of L-Soft International.
A powerful software program for combining and automating mailing lists and discussion groups on a computer network or the Internet. A form of one-to-many communication using e-mail.
A listserv facilitates electronic distribution lists. These mailing lists can focus on any type of discussion, for example one list may be dedicated to discuss a particular subject or a list can enable electronic discussion of a particular group or committee. Members of a listserv generally subscribe by sending an electronic mail message to a special account name. Correspondence is generated by sending mail to the listserv address and it is then redistributed as an E-mail message to all list members. [| Up to L| Down to N | Bottom
A software product that manages distribution lists for e-mail.
An automated mailing list distribution system. Listservs exist for a multitude of professional, educational, and special interest groups. Usually, you have to send an e-mail to a Listserver with the subject "SUBSCRIBE listname" or something to that effect. You are then "subscribed" to that "mailing list" and (depending on the service) will receive regular mail from a single source or from all members who send e-mail to the Listserver. Listserv was originally designed for the Bitnet/EARN network. (8/97)
A special type of software that automatically handles the management of a mailing list. See Chapter 6.
An automated e-mail system that lets you transfer files, join and leave e-mail lists, and automatically send e-mail to many members at once. Often called "electronic discussion lists."
ListServ is a proprietary, fully-featured mailing list manager. It originated on a network called BITNET but is now used much more widely. It is not the same as Majordomo, the list server used at Duke, and it is not available on the acpub system.
An e-mail program that allows multiple computer users to connect onto a single system, creating an online discussion.
Technically a registered trademark (as LISTSERV) of L-Soft for their mailing list management software. Becoming more commonly used as a generic term to refer to any mailing list, regardless of whether it is a true LISTSERV mailing list.
An automated mailing list distribution system; a program that manages distribution lists.
A registered trademark of Lsoft International, Inc. Not to be used generically to describe a discussion list. It allows users to subscribe to a mailing list and automatically distributes e-mail to those subscribers. See also Discussion List
An email system where users "subscribe" to join in on group messages. A message sent to the listserv is sent to every subscriber's mail box.
An online mailing list that allows individuals or organizations to send e"mail to groups of people at one time.
a system that makes it possible to create, manage and control electronic "mailing lists" on the Internet
Listserv, like Majordomo, is a small program that automatically redistributes email to names on a mailing list. Users can subscribe to a mailing list by sending an email note to a mailing list they learn about; listserv will automatically add the name and distribute future email postings to every subscriber. (Requests to subscribe and unsubscribe are sent to a special address so that all subscribers do not see these requests.) Source: Whatis.com
One of the earliest types of e-mail discussion lists, and still in widespread use, although there are many other types now, too. It is often incorrectly used as a term for all types. See our E-mail Discussion List FAQ and our Guide to Subscribing, Unsubscribing, and Searching Mailing Lists for more help with these mailing lists.
a specific kind of mailing list, named for the popular product of L-Soft International, Inc.
An e-mail server containing mailing lists.
A listserv maintains a mailing list of subscribers. A list server is a literal description of its function: its basic job is to serve up lists of addresses, e-mail addresses in this case, thereby automating mailing to predefined, multiple addresses. Whenever a query or comment is sent to the listserv, the listserv e-mails a copy to each subscriber. This is a good way to disseminate information when the subscribers want all comments and are scattered around the world. You can read more about list servers at this link.
A popular automatic mailing list server. People sharing an interest may "subscribe" to a given discussion and other subscribers' contributions to the thread are distributed to the entire subscriber base via email. The result is similar to a newsgroup or forum except that the messages are transmitted as email and are therefore available only to individuals on the list. Although LISTSERV refers to a specific mailing list server marketed by L-Soft International, the term is sometimes used incorrectly to refer to any mailing list server. Another popular mailing list server is Majordomo. You can access up-to-date mailing list information for the entire Internet from Liszt. They compile all mailing lists into a single directory and offer a convenient search mechanism so it's easy to find the mailing lists that interest you.
a type of electronic mailing list that allows users to send to one email address and have it delivered to the email accounts of all users on the listserv. This is an effective way for users with a common interest to communicate.
A automated mailing service or list service. Players subscribe to Listservs to participate in or watch the games.
an automated mailing list allowing discussion among members by topic. There are specific rules for subscribing and unsubscribing to a listserv.
is a mailing list or a collection of names and addresses used by an individual or an organization to send material via electronic mail to multiple recipients.
The mailing list software used by Mailtalk to manage the lists and their content.
A program for the management of electronic mailing lists that (for example) allows the user to (1) join lists (or subscribe), (2) quit lists (or unsubscribe), or (3) send messages to mailing lists.
The name of a type of mailing list which is owned by a specific software company and is a registered trade mark.
Mailing lists that act as newsgroups.
An automated mailing list distribution system originally designed for the BITNET/EARN network. Listserv programs now also run on UNIX and other operating systems. WWWebfx Home Page
Mailing list program for communicating with other people who have subscribed to the same list. Using E-mail, you can participate in listservs pertaining to your topics of interest. When you submit a message to the server your message is relayed to all those on the listserv. You receive messages from other participants via E-mail. It is similar to computer conferencing, but a listserv is asynchronous.
An email mailing list to which you subscribe
Mailing list that acts as a newsgroup. Messages sent to a listserv address are sent to everyone who has subscribed to the list. Responses are sent back to the listserv address.
An automated mailing list server. back to the top
An automated maillist that distributes mail to a list of subscribers. Listservs originated on BITNET, but they are now common on the Internet.
An automatic mailing list server. See Listserv (.pdf).
An email program that provides multiple computer users with the ability to connect onto a single system and create an online discussion.
E-mail-based discussion forums on a particular topic to which e-mail users subscribe. The listserv distributes all e-mail received to the list address to each subscriber on the list, making it a powerful means of distributing information widely.
A mailing list on the Internet, so that a newsworthy piece of information can be passed along to all those interested in a particular subject.
A program that automatically redistributes Email messages to subscribers or names on a mailing list.
An electronic mailing list typically used by a broad range of discussion groups. When you subscribe to a listserv, you will receive periodic e-mail messages about the top you have requested.
A listserv is an automatic e-mail server. People with similar interests "subscribe" to a given listserv for the purpose of discussion. Subscribers' contributions to the discussion are called "threads" are sent by e-mail to the entire subscriber list. LISTSERV refers to a specific mailing list server but, like Kleenex or Xerox, the term is sometimes used incorrectly to refer to all group e-mail servers.
A mailing list you can join to discuss a topic with other people who share your interest. When you join a particular listserv (by "subscribing" to it), you will automatically receive email from anyone else on the list who sends a message to the listserv. There are free listservs for all kinds of topics. Searn Tile.Net (http://www.tile.net) to find a listserv you might like to join.
An automated mailing list distribution system. The way it works is that once you join a mailing list, any e-mail message sent by anyone on the list goes automatically goes to everyone else on the whole list, this can mean you will be receiving lots of e-mail.
Software responsible for the management and distribution of e-mail messages to members of a mailing list. Electronic mailing lists (listservers) provide forums for Internet users to participate in discussions or receive information on thousands of topics. You can join a listserv on a topic or group, and then e-mail addressed to the listserv name is copied to each member of the group.
A method of presenting information that facilitates student interaction. E-mail is sent to single list address and then all messages are copied to the participants in the list. Some lists allow individuals to add themselves to the list while others require supervisory intervention to add members to this list. In addition, listservs can be closed in the sense that only members on the list can post messages to the list while open listservs allow anyone to post to the list address. Some listservs may also be archived on a periodic basis with www-based interfaces so that the discussion is available via standard www-browsers. Separate electronic conferencing systems may also accomplish the same objective.
An automatic email service that users subscribe to in order to receive future mailings. Users must be a member of the list to receive mail, and can choose to unsubscribe at any time.
The address used to correspond with the list "owner" about signing on and off and related administrative matters. People often mix up " lists," discussion groups, and "listservs," the means by which people join and leave such groups.
Often referred to as a "discussion list," a listserv is an automated mail distribution system that delivers electronic messages from any member of a list of "subscribers" to all other members of that list. Listservs are a useful way for large groups to exchange information and have conversations about their common interests. For a roster of the many discussion lists available only at UCI, select the "Newsstand" option on UCI's gopher menu.
A common type of automated mailing list distribution system, developed originally on BITNET, but now common on the Internet. Subscribers receive all messages posted to the list.
Software used to manage mailing lists.
A program which administers e-mail discussion lists. Michelle was interesting in non-fiction writing so she subscribed to a Listserv based discussion list hosted at
[email protected] Subscribing to the list was easy: she clicked on mailto:
[email protected] using her web browser, and entered sub NFICTION Michelle Anderson into the body of her e-mail message and sent it to the listserv - (she left the subject line blank). Violet found a convenient search engine for Listserv based discussion lists at: http://tile.net/lists
Electronic discussion set up for a particular group and/or purpose. As soon as you have an account on the SCILS server, you should subscribe to the LISSA listserv.
A list of e-mail addresses of individuals who have all asked to participate in the list to discuss topics of common interest. The messages that each person posts to the listserv are automatically e-mailed to every member of the list.
The most common kind of mail list, "Listserv" is a registered trademark of L-Soft international, Inc. Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet. Also See: BITNET, E-mail, Mail list
Do not use these terms to refer to mailing lists or mailing list software in general. LISTSERV is a trademarked product by L-Soft.
ListServ is one of the most widely used newsletter servers. "Listserv" is a registered trademark of L-Soft international, Inc. Listservs originated BITNET but they are now common on the Internet.
A specific list server, which is any program that distributes messages to a mailing list on the Internet.
A powerful program for automating mailing lists. It currently requires an IBM mainframe, but that requirement may change in the near future.
An electronic mailing list devoted to a specific issue or topic. Participants subscribe via a central service which forwards messages to all subscribers. Listservs may have a moderator who manages information flow.
listserver. A network service that allows persons on a mailing list to send mail to a single email address, which is then relayed to all of the other persons on the list.
An automated electronic mailing list, managed by a listserv program. Listservs are commonly used by discussion groups.