The three main lists support one set of optional commands and the GZG-Computer list (hosted elsewhere)
supports a slightly different list of commands. Both are outlined below for your convenience. The examples
use GZG-L but remember to insert the correct name for the list you are accessing!
You must send your commands in the body of a mail message. Subject lines in mail messages are
ignored. The command must be placed in the body of the e-mail and e-mail signatures should be suppressed
or disabled to ensure the list server functions correctly. The commands are case insensitive.
Multiple commands can be processed in the same message, however you must put each command in
the correct syntax on its own line.
| Command |
Purpose |
Syntax |
| SUBSCRIBE |
To subscribe to a mailing list. |
subscribe gzg-l |
| UNSUBSCRIBE |
To remove yourself from a mailing list. The optional addr allows you to unsub
another address such as when you might change ISPs and not be able to unsub from the original. |
unsubscribe gzg-l (optional email addr) |
| WHO IS ON THE LIST |
To get a list of subscribers. |
who gzg-l |
| INTRODUCTION MESSAGE |
To get a copy of the intro message. |
intro gzg-l |
| WHICH LISTS |
To find out which lists an e-mail addr is subscribed to. The address is assumed to
be the one sending the query unless an alternate address is provided. |
which (optional e-mail address) |
| LIST FILES |
To see a directory of files associated with the list which can be fetched. |
index gzg-l |
| GET FILE |
To get a listed file. |
get gzg-l filename |
| GET HELP MSG |
To get the help message. |
help |
| LIST INFORMATION |
To get the general information about the list. |
info gzg-l |
| LIST OF LISTS |
To get a list of mailing lists available on this host. |
lists |
| END PROCESSING |
Placed at end of multi-instruction message, prevents further processing. Good if
you can't suppress your sig block. |
end |
| Command |
Purpose |
Syntax |
| SUBSCRIBE |
To subscribe to a mailing list. |
SUBSCRIBE gzg-L |
| SIGNOFF |
To remove yourself from a mailing list. |
SIGNOFF gzg-L |
| REVIEW |
To get a list of subscribers. |
REVIEW gzg-L |
| QUERY |
To get the status of your entry on the list. |
QUERY gzg-L |
| SET NOMAIL |
To remain on the list but not receive mail. |
SET gzg-L NOMAIL |
| SET MAIL |
To reverse the NOMAIL setting. |
SET gzg-L MAIL |
| SET CONCEAL |
To conceal yourself from REVIEW listings. |
SET gzg-L CONCEAL |
| SET NOCONCEAL |
To reverse the CONCEAL setting. |
SET gzg-L NOCONCEAL |
| SET NOREPRO |
To prevent the list from sending you your own postings. |
SET gzg-L NOREPRO |
| SET REPRO |
To reverse the NOREPRO setting. |
SET gzg-L REPRO |
| LIST |
To get a list of mailing lists available on this host. |
LIST |
| HELP |
To receive a help file. |
HELP |
