Re: [boost] Maling Lists on the Web Site

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-10-05 13:42:58

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Kempf" <williamkempf_at_[hidden]>

> Well, that's the thing though... I'm not sure how to correct this.  When
I
> posted the original anouncement for the Filesystem review I followed the
web
> site for the anounce list, and scrolled to the bottom of the page (with
out
> reading the page) to get the address.  The address there is for the Yahoo
> list, which we're no longer using.

It should be changed, thuen.

> Beman had to direct me to correct this
> mistake. Granted, the top of the page does say that the list has moved
and
> gives the new address, but it's at least a little confusing that the web
> site refers you to a defunct list.

Yes.

> But I'm not sure exactly what should be
> there in it's place.

Why not a link to the subscription page?
http://lists.boost.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/boost-announce

> For instance, is there an ASPN archive for the anounce
> list?

No

> Or a gmane newsgroup?

I doubt it, but you can find out for yourself at www.gmane.org

> I just (obviously) don't know much about how
> the new list is set up.

There's not that much to it.

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           David Abrahams * Boost Consulting
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