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Re: Creating a list archive

To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Creating a list archive
From: "J. Adrian Barnes" <adrian@icx.net>
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 14:27:04 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <Pine.OSF.3.96b.981207105426.26744G-100000@saul10.u.washington.edu>
Reply-to: "J. Adrian Barnes" <adrian@icx.net>
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I was looking for an archive for the Spridgets list awhile ago and was
disappointed when I couldn't find one.  I think it's a great idea.  It sure
would be helpful when you need a quick answer for a problem!

adrian

Ulix Goettsch wrote:

> Everyone,
>
> I came across ListQuest, a free service/search engine that creates a
> searchable archive of any mailing list.
> You can check it out at http://lq.corenetworks.com/
>
> The way it works is that you go to the URL above, click on 'spridget list'
> and can then enter a search phrase.  I tried it with the Mini list and
> entered "1380cc".  I was impressed with the result.  It returns a list of
> emails that mention the search term and shows part of each message.  You
> can then read the whole message by clicking on it.
> The display of the whole message is followed by a listing of all other
> messages with the same subject line, i.e. the whole message thread.
>
> I think we should have the Spridgets list listed with this service.
> It would serve as an official and easy to use list archive and could also
> be used as a FAQ.
> It requires the OK from the list owner.  The service then subscribes to the
> list and saves each message.  Old archives can also be included.
>
> They take measures that keep spammers from taking our email addresses, but
> extremely concerned list members can also have their posts excluded.
>
> Are there any concerns about this?
> If not, I will contact the list owner.
>
>     Ulix                                                    __/__,__
> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>                                                            '67 Sprite


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