Re: [debian-user] The List Standard
Andrew M.A. Cater <amacater@galactic.demon.co.uk>:
>
> [much generally good info snipped]
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> that virtually everybody who posts to the list is also subscribed to the
> list, so that you don't normally need to cc. them.
Not true. Anyone or anything can post to the list. Agreed that
additional Cc:'s (unless specifically requested, and some are inclined
to refuse even them) are not generally welcome.
> If you want to see a very good example of a mailing list with
> high signal/noise ratio, technical excellence and lots of interesting
> sidelights - the beowulf list (archives of www.beowulf.org) is always
> worth a browse. The major players there are real experts - even the
> off-topic stuff is interesting and thought provoking.
Thx for the hint. Well worth a look.
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