Mailing List Software

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Hi all

I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I currently
just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which works fine but
we're getting people complain the don't get mails because they're getting
dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain web-based email systems.

Anyone recommend anything?

D.
 
I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I
currently just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which
works fine but we're getting people complain the don't get mails
because they're getting dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain
web-based email systems.
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One program that I see used a lot is called GNU Mailman. The home page
is here:

http://www.list.org/

I don't know what kind of server you may have but I believe this is
mainly for Linux/Unix systems.

Another option is to search http://www.freshmeat.net for mailing list
software. There may be something there that will work.
 
NoHeadRequired said:
Hi all
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I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I currently
just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which works fine but
we're getting people complain the don't get mails because they're getting
dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain web-based email systems.
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Anyone recommend anything?
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What Frank said, and you might also try comp.mail.misc, albeit you may
get payware recommendations, as well.
 
NoHeadRequired said:
Hi all

I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I currently
just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which works fine but
we're getting people complain the don't get mails because they're getting
dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain web-based email systems.

Anyone recommend anything?

D.
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There's a program called World Merge by ColoradoSoft. Shareware version
fully functional, just adds a signature to messages.
 
canetoad said:
There's a program called (clipped). Shareware version
fully functional, just adds a signature to messages.
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canetoad,
The signature at the end of each email sent out makes it a type of
"nagware" which is indeed shareware. The site says "Try ColoradoSoft
software free before you buy it - download full-featured *evaluation
copies* for Windows 98, Me, NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The
*evaluation versions* below become the full version when registered."
They don't seem to mind if you go on using the software
indefinitely with the signature, but that's not the point. This group
is supposed to be for the discussion of freeware, not shareware.
Even though this software will probably meet the needs of the OP,
it's not freeware.

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Note that I can't see any of Andy Mabbett's troll posts
because I have him killfiled.
 
Even though this software will probably meet the needs of the OP,
it's not freeware.
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Unlimited use. No payment. It sure looks like "free" to me. And as you
said it will probably meet the needs of the OP.
 
Hi all

I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I currently
just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which works fine but
we're getting people complain the don't get mails because they're getting
dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain web-based email systems.

Anyone recommend anything?

D.
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Pegasus Mail has a Distribution List feature and IMNSHO is the best
(freeware or otherwise) Mail program.
http://www.pmail.com/

regards

Dud
 
canetoad,
The signature at the end of each email sent out makes it a type of
"nagware" which is indeed shareware. The site says "Try ColoradoSoft
software free before you buy it - download full-featured *evaluation
copies* for Windows 98, Me, NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The
*evaluation versions* below become the full version when registered."
They don't seem to mind if you go on using the software indefinitely
with the signature, but that's not the point. This group is supposed to
be for the discussion of freeware, not shareware.
Even though this software will probably meet the needs of the OP, it's
not freeware.
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Point taken John. The clipped piece of nagware has been doing it's job,
free of charge for several year for our co-operative and I've yet to find
a more robust or dependable piece of nagware, with fewer built in
limitations to do the job. Sometimes compromise is necessary.
 
I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list. I currently
just chuck all the names into a BCC field and send which works fine but
we're getting people complain the don't get mails because they're getting
dropped into a bulk-mail folder on certain web-based email systems.

Anyone recommend anything?
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Pegasus Mail
http://www.pmail.com


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Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
Freeware Site: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
Point taken John. The clipped piece of nagware has been doing it's job,
free of charge for several year for our co-operative and I've yet to find
a more robust or dependable piece of nagware, with fewer built in
limitations to do the job. Sometimes compromise is necessary.
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It's free, does the job, has no time limit. It doesn't look like much
of a compromise. I think Mr. Corliss is entirely wrong in trying to
squelch such posts.

It's better than having to spend money that could be better used
someplace else. That's why knowing what free software is out there is
so important. If it has a nag, that should be identified so a
potential user can make an informed decision.

If someone would rather spend money or not get the job done just to
avoid the nag, that's their decision. However, telling people that
they can't mention free software that has a nag is ludicrous. It
deprives people of the ability to make an informed choice, possibly
forcing them to have to spend money, not get the job done or live with
an inferior solution.

If it's free, I prefer to know about it.
 
I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list.

YAMS is a good one, free. It helps avoid mail limits (bulk) set by some
providers. It mail each one as a separate email even though you only send
the entire list with one click.
Sam Francke is well known for many programs he has written and made freely
available. Have a look...

http://home.hccnet.nl/s.j.francke/yams/yams.htm

Stoney
 
I'm looking for software to handle our band's mailing list.
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YAMS is a good one, free. It helps avoid mail limits (bulk) set by some
providers. It mail each one as a separate email even though you only send
the entire list with one click.
Sam Francke is well known for many programs he has written and made
freely available. Have a look...
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So Does Pegasus, and then you can make filtering rules to auto subscribe
and unscribe, adding and deleting from the distribution list Email
Templates... Using with Mercury then so much more opens up....



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Quantum Illusions: http://quantum.2ya.com
Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
Freeware Site: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
The signature at the end of each email sent out makes it a type of
"nagware" which is indeed shareware.
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If that's nagware, then so is AVG, with it's "outgoing email certified
virus-free by AVG" that shows up on various USENET posts, despite the fact
that a USENET post is not an email.

IMO, a "nag" is something else altogether. If anything, the software in
question might be described as adware, of the more benign variety.

<AOL>
This message board sux lately.
</AOL>
 
The signature at the end of each email sent out makes it a type of
If that's nagware, then so is AVG, with it's "outgoing email certified
virus-free by AVG" that shows up on various USENET posts, despite the fact
that a USENET post is not an email.
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The difference is with AVG you get the option to turn that "outgoing email
certified virus-free by AVG" on or off... it is user choice



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Quantum Illusions: http://quantum.2ya.com
Pegasus Mail Support Site: http://pegasus.quantum.2ya.com
Freeware Site: http://freeware.quantum.2ya.com
DATA Solutions: http://datasolutions.quantum.2ya.com

If you truly want to contact me click the link
http://quantum.2ya.com/email.htm
 
canetoad said:
Point taken John. The clipped piece of nagware has been doing it's job,
free of charge for several year for our co-operative and I've yet to find
a more robust or dependable piece of nagware, with fewer built in
limitations to do the job. Sometimes compromise is necessary.
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Heh. It always amazes me to see how people push the envelope regarding
the definition of freeware in order to promote something. And I'm not
refering to *you*, but rather the ColoradoSoft people.

And as far as a freeware equivalent, I agree. There seems to be none,
and I looked.

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Regards from John Corliss
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Note that I can't see any of Andy Mabbett's troll posts
because I have him killfiled.
 
Mcubed said:
If that's nagware, then so is AVG, with it's "outgoing email certified
virus-free by AVG" that shows up on various USENET posts, despite the fact
that a USENET post is not an email.
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Of course, the difference is that with AVG, you can turn that message
addition feature off.
IMO, a "nag" is something else altogether. If anything, the software in
question might be described as adware, of the more benign variety.
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Mmmm, could be. Regardless, adware is as off topic as shareware.

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Regards from John Corliss
alt.comp.freeware F.A.Q.:
http://www.ccountry.net/~jcorliss/F.A.Q./FrameSet1.html
Note that I can't see any of Andy Mabbett's troll posts
because I have him killfiled.
 
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