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5/1/2000 6:32 PDT (West Coast USA, GMT -0700)
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From: listguru_at_fatcity.com
Subject: ListGuru: Help with using ListGuru commands [MsgId AA20000501.181802.1]
Date sent: Mon, 01 May 2000 18:18:02 -0700
Organization: Fat City Network Services, San Diego, California, USA
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ListGuru GENERAL Command HELP
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This help file contains basic information about each command recognized by ListGuru. More detailed help is available through these commands:
HELP <command> -- Gives detailed help about a given command (listed below) HELP DETAILED -- Complete and exhaustive help on ALL commands HELP USAGE -- A general primer on how to use your mailing list HELP FAQ -- A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Interacting with ListGuru:
ListGuru is a Mailing List Manager (MLM) which understands the commonly used commands of many other MLM's, including ListProc, listserv, Majordomo, SmartList, Mailbase and Listcaster, among others.
All commands should be sent by E-mail to the following address:
ListGuru_at_fatcity.com <-- Note spelling closely...
The Subject: line is ignored, so do not place commands on it. Commands go in the message BODY, one command per line. You can send as many commands in a single message as you wish. Each command has a specific format, as outlined below. In the explanations below, replace any word enclosed by angle brackets, with an appropriate response. For example:
INFO <list>
would be replaced with:
INFO GARDENING-L Other command replacements:
<list> means the mailing list name (always suffixed with "-L")
<real name> means your given name or surname, not E-mail address
<password> means a password given to you for closed lists
<search text> means arbitrary text, not case sensitive
<option> means a particular option, dependent on the command
<filename> means a filename (no pathnames are allowed)
<command> means any ListGuru command
<description> means arbitrary text, case sensitive
If you have any difficulties or questions regarding ListGuru, contact:
ListMaster_at_fatcity.com
The following commands are recognized by ListGuru (in alphabetical order):
ALLMAIL <list>
Displays a short summary (who, when, what) of all messages received and
sent out since the last time a digest was produced (generally midnight of
the previous day, but could be longer on low-traffic lists).
See Also: CONFIRM, LASTMAIL
ARCHIVES
Displays a list of all mailing lists which have file archives and which
you are currently a subscriber to.
See Also: GET, INDEX, SEARCH, SUBMIT, VIEW
BIOGRAPHY <list> INDEX BIOGRAPHY <list> <user> BIOGRAPHY <list> ALL BIOGRAPHY <list> BIOGRAPHY <list> DELETE
Form #1: BIO <list> INDEX
Returns a complete list of whose bio is available for the given list. As an example, you could do a BIO GARDENING-L INDEX command and ListGuru would send back a list of all BIO's so far submitted for the GARDENING-L list.
Form #2: BIO <list> <user>
Sends back a BIO for a specific user. Usually it is the next command you issue after the INDEX form. You will be sent back the complete biography text as submitted by that specific user. Be sure to use the name listed in the INDEX form to get information on the right person.
Form #3: BIO <list> ALL
Similar to form #2, but sends ALL biographies that are available for the list you specify. A quick way to get familiar with everyone, instead of just individual users.
Form #4: BIO <list>
This is how you submit your OWN biography. When you use this form of the command, it should be the only command you send in that message, and the message MUST contain a uuencoded file containing your biography. At the current time, MIME attachments are not supported, so the attached file must first be uuencoded, then sent with your message. If you have problems with uuencode, contact ListMaster_at_fatcity.com for assistance.
Form #5: BIO <list> DELETE
This form deletes any biography entry YOU have submitted for the list specified. Note you cannot delete anyone elses entry; only your own.
See Also: INDEX, SUBMIT
CONFIRM <list>
Confirms whether you are a subscriber to a particular list or not.
See Also: ALLMAIL, LASTMAIL, WHICH
DIRECTORY/LIST
See the LISTS command below.
The DIRECTORY/LIST command can be abbreviated to DIR/LIST if desired.
Synonyms: LISTS
END
Stops further processing by ListGuru. Useful if your messages contain
signature blocks or other text which you don't want ListGuru to process.
ListGuru will also automatically stop processing any message when the next line begins with two consecutive dashes, underlines, equal signs, asterisks or pound signs (-_=*#). Most signature blocks begin with these characters.
Any line beginning with a right angle-bracket (">") is assumed to a reply indicator, and processing stops. Any line beginning with a left angle- bracket ("<") is assumed to mark an HTML tag, and processing stops.
Synonyms: STOP, QUIT
GET [ <list> ] <filename>
Retrieves a given file from the archives for a list. Filenames must be
specific (i.e., no wildcards) and the file must exist in the archive. If
<list> is omitted, then <filename> must be one of the following names:
PKZ204G.EXE WINZIP.EXE WINZIP32.EXE
Synonyms: SEND
See Also: ARCHIVES, INDEX, SEARCH, SUBMIT, VIEW
HELP [ <command> | DETAILED | USAGE ]
Provides help information, depending on what is requested. If the USAGE
parameter is given, a general primer on using your mailing list will be
sent to you. If DETAILED is given, an exhaustive list of all commands,
and all formats, will be sent. If a particular command is specified, help
for ONLY that command will be sent. Finally, if no parameters are used,
this help file will be sent to you.
INDEX <list>
Displays a list of all files available in the archives for a particular
list. Information includes filename, size, date and description.
See Also: ARCHIVES, GET, SEARCH, SUBMIT, VIEW
INFO <list>
Sends the information packet for a particular list. The information packet
includes information useful for POTENTIAL subscribers of the mailing list,
as opposed to CURRENT subscribers.
See Also: WELCOME
JOIN <list> [ <real name> ] [ <password> ] See the SUBSCRIBE command below.
Synonyms: SIGNON, SUBSCRIBE
LASTMAIL <list>
Shows a short summary (who, when, what) of the LAST message sent to a
particular list, regardless of when it was sent.
See Also: ALLMAIL, CONFIRM
LEAVE <list>
See the UNSUBSCRIBE command below.
Synonyms: SIGNOFF, UNJOIN, UNSUBSCRIBE
LISTS
Displays a list of all mailing lists carried AT THIS SITE. Includes list
name, description, moderation status and private/public status.
Synonyms: DIRECTORY/LIST
See Also: LISTS GLOBAL
LISTS GLOBAL [ /<search text> ]
**NOT CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED** Sends a list of all known mailing lists which
are available on the Internet. Search can be constrained by providing an
arbitrary text string to find in the master list.
See Also: LISTS
QUERY <list>
See the STATUS command below.
Synonyms: STATUS
QUIT
See the END command above.
Synonyms: END, STOP
RECIPIENTS <list>
See the WHO command below.
Synonyms: REVIEW, SEND/LIST, WHO
RENEW <list> <password>
For lists which are password protected, this will renew your subscription
to the list for a different period of time. The password given to you
is encoded with the time period your subscription is valid for, so by using
a new password, you effectively extend your subscription.
This command is equivalent to UNSUBSCRIBing followed by SUBSCRIBing with the new password. This command is only valid for current subscribers -- new subscribers must use the SUBSCRIBE command first.
See Also: STATUS, SUBSCRIBE
RESUME MAIL <list>
An alias for the SET <list> MAIL command. See the SET command below.
REVIEW <list>
See the WHO command below.
Synonyms: RECIPIENTS, SEND/LIST, WHO
SEARCH <list> <search text>
Searches the file archives for a particular list, looking for the search
text provided. Search text cannot contain wildcards and is NOT case
sensitive. No quotes are needed, but they can be supplied if desired. The
search text can be up to 60 characters long.
At this time, no logical operations (and, or, not) are recognized.
See Also: ARCHIVES, GET, INDEX, SUBMIT, VIEW
SEND
See the GET command above.
Synonyms: GET
SEND/LIST <list>
See the WHO command below.
Synonyms: RECIPIENTS, REVIEW, WHO
SET <list> <option>
The SET command allows you to change the settings of your subscription (or
your profile, as it is often called). There are a number of settings that
can be changed, and each have a corresponding opposite setting.
<option> can be any one of the following:
NOMAIL Temporarily stop receiving messages (for vacation, etc).
MAIL Return to receiving messages normally
DIGEST Start receiving digest messages. All messages during the
day are collected and sent as a single message at midnight.
NODIGEST Return to individual (real-time) messages
CONCEAL Hide your E-mail address in WHO commands by other members.
NOCONCEAL Reveal (or allow to be seen) your E-mail address.
REPRO Receive a copy of all postings you make to the list.
NOREPRO Do not send you a copy of postings you make to the list.
See Also: RESUME MAIL, STATUS, SUSPEND MAIL, WHO
SIGNOFF <list>
See the UNSUBSCRIBE command below.
Synonyms: LEAVE, UNJOIN, UNSUBSCRIBE
SIGNON <list> [ <real name> ] [ <password> ] See the SUBSCRIBE command below.
Synonyms: JOIN, SUBSCRIBE
STATUS <list>
Displays your current profile for the given list. Your profile includes
information such as whether or not you are receiving the digest version of
a list, whether service has been temporarily halted, whether you receive a
copy of your own postings, etc.
Synonyms: QUERY, SET
STOP
See the END command above.
Synonyms: END, QUIT
SUBMIT <list> [ <description> ]
Places an attached file (either by MIME encoding, or uuencoded in the text
following the SUBMIT command) in the file archive for the list specified.
A description of the file is entered from what you provide on the command
line after the list name. The description can be up to 60 characters long.
You may use this command only ONCE in any single message to ListGuru (this is an exception to the rule of putting any number of commands in a message). It is recommended that this command is used by itself. It is also advisable to include an END command immediately following this command, to keep ListGuru from processing any attachment headers.
See Also: ARCHIVES, INDEX, GET, SEARCH, VIEW
SUBSCRIBE <list> [ <real name> ] [ <password> ] Subscribe yourself to a particular list. If you are already a subscriber to the list, you will receive a friendly reminder that you are already on the list. You cannot be subscribed twice.
You may optionally (yet recommended) include your real name -- not your E-mail address, mind you -- after the list name. This helps others find you in the list of subscribers, if your address is not concealed.
Once you are subscribed, you will be sent a welcome message explaining the workings of the list, including how to UNSUBSCRIBE and change your profile.
If a password is required to subscribe to a list, it should be included as the last item on the SUBSCRIBE command line. Most lists do not require passwords, but you will be told so when you attempt to subscribe to a list that requires one.
Additionally, some lists are moderated, and some may require that your subscription be approved first. The LISTS command shows which lists have these characteristics, however merely attempting to subscribe to a list will tell you if any special handling is required.
The option to allow you to subscribe as a *different* address than your current one is not supported by ListGuru -- the sender address is always used as the address to subscribe.
The SUBSCRIBE command can be abbreviated to "SUB" if desired.
Synonyms: JOIN, SIGNON
See Also: CONFIRM, INFO, LISTS, SET, STATUS, UNSUBSCRIBE, WELCOME, WHICH, WHO
SUSPEND MAIL <list>
An alias for the SET <list> NOMAIL command. See the SET command above.
UNJOIN <list>
See the UNSUBSCRIBE command below.
Synonyms: LEAVE, SIGNOFF, UNSUBSCRIBE
UNSUBSCRIBE <list> | * | _ALL
You will be removed from the list specified. If a "goodbye" message is
available, it will be sent along with your removal confirmation. Otherwise
you will be immediately removed from the list.
The option to allow you to unsubscribe a *different* address than your current one is not supported by ListGuru -- the sender address is always used as the address to unsubscribe.
If "*" or "_ALL" is found for a list name, you will be unsubscribed from all mailing lists AT THIS SITE.
The UNSUBSCRIBE command can be abbreviated to "UNSUB" if desired.
Synonyms: LEAVE, SIGNOFF, UNJOIN
VIEW <list> <filename>
Shows the contents of any archive file ending in .ZIP, .LHA or .ZOO. These
are compressed files which contain other files. Common de-compressing
programs can be obtained by using the GET command.
Currently this command is not yet implemented.
See Also: ARCHIVES, INDEX, GET, SEARCH, SUBMIT
WELCOME <list>
Sends the welcome packet for a particular list. The information packet
includes information useful for CURRENT subscribers of the mailing list, as
opposed to POTENTIAL subscribers. This same file is sent automatically when
you subscribe, however in case you lost it, this command sends it again.
See Also: INFO
WHICH
Displays a list of all mailing lists AT THIS SITE for which you are a
confirmed subscriber.
See Also: CONFIRM
WHO <list>
Sends a list of all subscribers to the list specified. This list may be
partially or completely blocked, depending on the configuration specified
by the list administrator. Most subscriber lists are ONLY available to
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