From: Guy Bourdeau (bourdege@earthlink.net)
Date: Wed May 14 2003 - 17:34:16 EEST
Please remove yourself properly as there is a lot of traffic for no reason
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--- > CONTENTS: > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > . The name of this list is "rp-ml" > . Huh? "Electronic mailing list"? > . WHAT is the purpose of this mailing list? > . "Modus operandi": how does it work > - HOW do I subscribe or un-subscribe to this mailing list? > - HOW do I send messages to the mailing list? > - WHO is maintaining this mailing list? > - HOW do I get the messages already posted? > HOW do I get the list of persons in this mailing list? > . GUIDELINES/MAILING LIST ETIQUETTE <= READ THIS !!!! > . Majordomo features > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > . The name of this list is "rp-ml" > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > . Huh? "Electronic mailing list"? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > An electronic mailing list can be an extremely fast and simple means for > exchanging ideas, obtaining information, establishing contacts, and > distributing information. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > . What is the purpose of this mailing list? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > It is a forum for individuals interested in Rapid Prototyping Technologies > (RPT) in Manufacturing. > Any topic related to RPT can be discussed. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > . "Modus operandi": how does it work > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > This mailing list is managed automagically by "Majordomo". This means > that several services are provided without human---read "my"---intervention. > This includes subscribing/unsubscribing, obtaining old messages, > getting a copy of the mailing list, etc. > > For a complete list of services, send a message to "majordomo@rapid.lpt.fi" > containing the line "help". A copy has been appended at the end of this > message. > > Here are some usefull features: > > - How do I subscribe or unsubscribe to this mailing list? > It is very simple. Just send a message to majordomo@rapid.lpt.fi. The message > should contain the line "subscribe rp-ml" or "unsubscribe rp-ml", > optionally followed by your e-mail address, eg. > "unsubscribe rp-ml me@here". > > - How do I send messages to this mailing list? > Again, it is very simple. Just send a message to rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi > Every individual in the mailing list will receive a copy of the message. > > ************ There is no moderator. Your message WILL be *************** > ************ forwarded. Please read your messages twice *************** > ************ before submitting it. *************** > > - Who is maintaining this mailing list? > The "owner" of the list is Hannu Kaikonen <rp-adm@rapid.lpt.fi> > The person behind all the technical details and the majordomo > installation is Seppo J Niemi <zaphod@rapid.lpt.fi>. > > > - HOW do I get the messages already posted? > HOW do I get the list of persons in this mailing list? > HOW ...? > For a complete list of services, send a message to "majordomo@rapid.lpt.fi" > containing the line "help". A copy has been appended at the end of this > message. If "HOW ...?" is not explained by the answer you get, it cannot > be done. > > - As an additional service (i.e. it has nothing to do with the majordomo > software) the articles posted can also be accessed via World Wide Web. > Just say http://rapid.lpt.fi/ to your favourite Web browser. > The digests are available by anonymous ftp at > ftp://rapid.lpt.fi/pub/rp-ml. 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We are all interested in the products the RP vendors are placing > on the market. > > I refrain from giving more examples, and I hope common sense and tolerance > prevail from the those sending *and* receiving such messages. > > - Answers to questions > When responding to a posted question, if your answer is likely to be > of general interest (usually), then send the reply to the list > (rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi), not just to the person asking the question. > > This means NOT simply using the "reply" feature in your e-mail program, > which will only send the reply to the person who posted. > > As the questioner, if you do receive replies directly, then it is good > manners to post a summary of the responses you get, unless the > sender(s) explicitly tells you otherwise. > > In summary, if you use this mailing list to obtain information, it is > good manners to share it with others. > > - Chain letters > Circulating chain letters through the mailing list is absolutely > forbidden. 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