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MSU List Server
General Information

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Characteristics of List Server-based Lists

• Use of list is shared
• Maintenance of list is done from anywhere and may be shared
• Subscriber email addresses are not divulged in messages
• Efficient message delivery
• Lists can be created and updated automatically

Availability

• Any basic MSU mission (academic, research, student organizations, etc.)
• Scholarly non-profits with MSU officer (professional societies, etc.)
• No charge

Assistance

• MSU List Help (listhelp@montana.edu)
• ITC Help Desk (helpdesk@montana.edu) or 994-1777

FAQs

For list owners:

• What types of lists are available?
• How do I request a new list?
• How does a list owner manage a list?
• Does the name need to be included in a list entry?
• Can the add, remove, and review commands be simplified?
• I've included the names -- can the list be sorted?
• Can large numbers of names and addresses be bulk loaded into a list?
• What if an add command wraps to the next line?
• Can the messages to a list be archived?

For list users:

• How can I send a message to the owner of a specific list?
• Can HTML or other rich text messages be sent to a list?
• Can attachments be sent to a list?

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