Re: Looking for a server

[Buzz Lange <buzz @ zz . com>]

Hi Charles,

I'm trying to start a list for some students and myself, and I'd like to
avoid yahoo.
Does anyone know of an available server that could provide list services?

If your list is small, try this..

http://www.softventures.com/htm/SVListblue.htm

This does all the grunt work on your local computer and uses your ISP's SMTP for sending--with NO permission, NO fees, and NO endless phone calls required.  It can be remote controlled via web browser it and allows moderation and digests.  Even though it is not supported (last build was MAR 2003, author moving on..), it requires none of the geek tweaks Majordomo seems to continuously require.  I couldn't find anyone who would run Majordomo (a) for no monthly fee and (b) in my lifetime.  I run multiple instances (many lists) as a service on my desktop computer.  One list cruises at 450 subs with 130 digest subs all user or moderator controlled.  Minimal bother to my computer, and almost noise to my SMTP since all addresses are qualified here before sending. 

Sorry for the blow-out. SVList works and may solve your problem until you can find a Majordomo host. 

I was frustrated trying to find an ISP that had a three digit IQ for Majordomo and who would allow me to set up a list within an hour.  Same day would have been nice.  Hell, same week, even.  I didn't want to start a UNIX box, unscramble Majordomo, make a few stupid mistakes, and stick my butt out there with a giant bullseye painted on it.  I'm not a UNIX guru, and I am not up to date on all the defenses required to survive on the NET with an unknown like that.  With my routers and existing network, SVList was a better choice.  Your mileage may vary.

Cheers,
Buzz.
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