"Michael H. Morse" writes:
> > >As far as fairness to the authors, I don't think the property rights
> > >go as far as to the name "listserver".
> >
> > The name "ListServer" is in use by the MLM implemented by Tasos.
> > I sincerely hope you respect his use of that word.
>
> Now I'm *really* confused. We *use* Tasos' implementation. So, does
> that mean I have the right (and meet your standards of politeness) to
> use the name "listserver"??? If so, then I *must* use the address
> "listserv" as well. You see, we have a Unix host on the BITNET, and
> some BITNET sites have 8-character restrictions on addresses. Now
> what do you suggest?
>
> --Mike
What not call the darn thing a "whizbang" and be done with it. It has
eight letters and looks nothing like the name someone seems to feel he
holds world rights to.
The noise level on this list has now managed to exceed 100%. I'm
outta here!
Rick
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