From sparkyfs!hercules!apple!agate!shelby!snorkelwacker!bu.edu!purdue!spaf Fri Oct 5 08:40:15 PDT 1990 Original-from: chuq@apple.COM (Chuq Von Rospach) [Most recent change: 4 Oct 1990 by spaf@cs.purdue.edu (Gene Spafford)] This is a list of mailing lists available primarily on the UUCP network. A mailing list is different from a newsgroup because you do not receive anything unless you specifically request it. To be added to a mailing list, please mail a note to the contact for that list, listed below. Some of the lists mentioned may be available as limited-distribution newsgroups. Contact the administrator for exact details. Please note the following caveats: publication of a list here does not guarantee that you will be allowed to join as a member. That is up to the moderator and readers, and they have the right to restrict access to their list as they see fit. Mailing lists use MUCH less system overhead on a world-wide basis but do tend to increase loading on the moderators' machines so the number of people that can be added to a list may be limited by machine resources as well. The Network Information Systems Center maintains a list of mailing lists that exist primarily on the Internet. That list overlaps this one in a few places, but the lists are largely distinct. A copy of that list may be obtained by anonymous ftp from the site ftp.nisc.sri.com in the file "netinfo/interst-groups". If you have a list that you want added to this posting or are interested in starting a list but don't know how, drop me a note at spaf@purdue.edu Groups listed in this posting 12step Gouldbugs pc532 386users handicap pdp8-lovers 3D hang-gliding Peru aeronautics hey-joe pharm aids homebrew pipes AIDS-stat honda porschephiles aiuan horse posix-ada algeria-net hunters posix-testing alife hyperami PRL Alspa IBDlist Quanta alternates iclinfo rc-cars animal-rights impulse rc-flying anneal info-aids recovery antique-radios info-altos REM antiques info-ccc rush AoN info-encore sappho argproc info-futures sca att-pc+ info-gnu SCO-list backstreets info-high-audio scoodt bears info-soar scribe beebox info-solbourne security Between-the-lines info-sparc SFER-l big-DB info-tahoe sil-info blackbird info-vm SkillsBank british-cars irclist smail3-users ca-firearms isi smiths-fans cavers islam S-news cdforum italian-cars srv4-admin C-Futures iti151 stardent-users chalkhills jewish stormcock chem-talk J-Pop sun-386i christian jump-in-the-river sun-managers C-IBM-370 killifish sun-nets cisco kites supercomputers climbing lang-lucid sysops clu lasnet t18pc CoCo lds t3 commune LickVista tadream compress Linda tandy4k cryonics Logo tartan-c CTIX-users martial-arts tcad ctree matlab tcp-group CUSSNET mazda-list testing-archive cyberpunkRPG medphys testing-research CZ men thicva decstation-managers military think-c derby mods torg-l DGRD mtxinu-users towers dreams muscle-cars transputer drwho-spoilers musicals traveller Dual-personalities mustangs turnabout eastender mystery ucsd-empire eclipse NativeNet uk-motss EMS Network-audio-bits Unisys ensembles newlists unix-pc-net Episcopal NewsCom UPS-alumni esperanto ntp usml ethology nucmed venezuela feminists objc VMEbus ferrets objectivism war-worlds Fiction-Writers objectivism-philosophy weights film-makers ocean.policy whitewater firearms ODA wildnet flashlife offroad windsurfing f-mac orienteering x-ada folk-dancing origami XGKS framers OtherRealms Yiddish funky-music other-voices Z-cars gamedesign-philo pagan zeppelin gnu-manual Papa zilog Specific Information on Groups 12step Contact: suhre@trwrb.dsd.trw.com (Maurice Suhre) Purpose: To discuss/share experiences about 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Alanon, ACA, etc. Questions will also be answered. Please include a phone number in case of trouble establishing an e-mail path. 386users Contact: 386users-request@udel.edu (William Davidsen, Jr.) Purpose: Topics are 80386 based computers, and all hardware and software which is either 386-specific or which has special interest on the 386. 3d Contact: 3d-request@bfmny0.bfm.com (Tom Neff) Purpose: Discussion of 3-D (stereo) photography. General info, hints, experiences, equipment, techniques, and stereo "happenings." Anyone interested is welcome to join. aeronautics Contact: aeronautics-request@rascal.ics.utexas.edu Purpose: The "aeronautics" mailing list will be a moderated version of the sci.aeronautics newsgroup, and as such will deal with various technical aspects of aviation, such as human factors, airliner operations, avionics, and aerodynamics. It will be a one-way feed (sci.aeronautics -> mailing list), unless sufficient demand requires that it go in the opposite direction. aids Contact: aids-request@cs.ucla.edu (Daniel R. Greening) Purpose: A distribution list for people who can't read sci.med.aids. Covers predominately medical issues of AIDS. Some discussion of political and social issues. Postings to AIDSNEWS and Health InfoCom News mailing lists are also carried. Unlike info-aids, postings to aids@cs.ucla.edu are NON-confidential. The average number of postings to aids is about 2 per day. The average size of articles is very large (statistics, news summaries, etc.) sci.med.aids and aids@cs.ucla.edu are moderated. (see also "info-aids" mailing list) AIDS-stat Contact: aids-stat-request@wubios.wustl.edu (David Dodell) Purpose: AIDS-STAT is a moderated mailing list whose sole purpose is for the distribution of AIDS statistics from various agencies. The prime information being distributed will be the Center for Disease Control's monthly AIDS Surveillance Report. aiuan Contact: aiuan-request@hombre.MASA.COM -or- rutgers!hombre!aiuan-request (Kevin Axelson) Purpose: Amnesty International "Urgent Action" letterwriting actions to protect victims of dire human rights abuse worldwide. *Distribution limited to USA* algeria-net Contact: belk@pyr.gatech.edu (Nasr Belkheir) Purpose: a forum for discussion about political, cultural aspects of Algerian society. alife Contact: alife-request@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Elisabeth Freeman, Eric Freeman, Marek Lugowski) Purpose: The alife mailing list is for communications regarding artificial life, a formative interdisciplinary field involving computer science, the natural sciences, mathematics, medicine and others. The recent book _Artificial Life_, Christopher Langton, ed., Addison Wesley, 1989 introduces the scope of artificial life as a field of study. Alife was chartered in February 1990 at the Second Artificial Life Workshop, held in Santa Fe & organized by the Center for Nonlinear Studies at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Santa Fe Institute. The list is intended primarily for low-volume, high-content scientific correspondence and as a publically accessible forum for the interested members of the public. Membership as of July 1990 includes over 1,200 addresses on four continents. There is an FTP-accessible archives/repository of past traffic, software and papers. The list is maintained by the Artificial Life Research Group, Computer Science Department, Lindley Hall 101, Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405. There are conditions on redistribution of the list in order to minimize any misunderstanding or exaggeration concerning this new area of study. Alspa Contact: alspa-users-request@ssyx.ucsc.edu (Brad Allen) Purpose: Discussion by owners/users of the CP/M machines made by (now defunct) Alspa Computer, Inc. alternates Contact: alternates-request@binbi.roy.or.us Purpose: Mail.alternates is a mail list for people who advocate, and/or practice an open sexual lifestyle. Its members are primarily bisexual men and women, and their SO's. Mail.alternates is intended as a forum, and support group for adult men and women who espouse their freedom of choice and imagination in human sexual relations, no matter what their orientaion. Those who are offended by frank, and uninhibited discussions relating to sexual issues should not subscribe. Moderator/Editor: Hank Buurman animal-rights Contact: animal-rights-request@cs.odu.edu (Chip Roberson) Purpose: An unmoderated list for the discussion of Animal Rights. Peter Singer's book "Animal Liberation" proposes a "New Ethics for our Treatment of Animals" and many activist groups, such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), regard this as the "Bible of the Animal Rights movement". Consumers and researches alike are facing new questions concerning the human animals' treatment of the rest of the animal kingdom. The purpose of this list is to provide students, researchers, and activists, a forum for discussing issues like: Animal Rights Animal Liberation Consumer Product Testing Cruelty-free products Vivisection/Dissection Medical Testing Animals in Laboratories Research using Animals Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Animals in Entertainment Factory Farming Fur Ecology Environmental Protection Vegetarianism Vegan lifestyles Christian Perspectives anneal Contact: anneal-request@cs.ucla.edu (Daniel R. Greening) Purpose: Discussion of simulated annealing techniques and analysis, as well as other related issues (stochastic optimization, Boltzmann machines, metricity of NP-complete move spaces, etc). Membership is restricted to those doing active research in simulated annealing or related areas. Current membership is international, and about half of the members are published authors. The list itself is unmoderated. antiques Contact: antiques-request@swbatl.sbc.com (Tom Adams) Purpose: The antiques mailing list is for discussions on general antiques and collectables. Discussions on value, history, repair or general discussions about antiques are welcome. Although for-sale ads are not encouraged, they are not prohibited. There is a mailing list specifically devoted to antique-radio topics, so radio collectors should probally direct their attention to that list. This group is set up as a mail reflector. antique-radios Contact: antique-radio-request@swbatl.sbc.com (Tom Adams) Purpose: The antique-radio mailing list is for discussions on antique radio, television and vintage electronics. Discussions on value, history, repair or general discussions about early radio are welcome, as are discussions on books and magazines related to this topic. Given the difficulty in finding early radio parts, wanted and for-sale ads are encouraged in this forum. This group is set up as a mail reflector. AoN Contact: aon-request@polyslo.calpoly.edu (Cliff Tuel) Purpose: The AoN mailing list is for any discussions about or related to the music group The Art of Noise. The list is set up as mail relay. The number of subscribers to the list is limited, so it is requested that only true fans subscribe. argproc Contact: rochester!srs!argproc-request (Dan Kegel) Purpose: discussion about command-line processors like getopt(). att-pc+ Contact: bill@ssbn.wlk.com --or-- ...!{att,cs.utexas.edu,sun!daver}!ssbn!bill (Bill Kennedy) Purpose: For people interested in the AT&T PC 63xx series of systems. Sub-lists are maintained for MS-DOS-only and Simul-Task mailings as well as the full list for items of general interest. Membership must be requested and mail path verification is required before membership is granted. backstreets Contact: backstreets-request@virginia.edu (Marc Rouleau) Purpose: Our purpose is to discuss any and all issues likely to be of interest to people who enjoy Bruce Springsteen's music. bears Contact: bears-request@spdcc.COM (Steve Dyer & Brian Gollum) ...!{harvard,ima,linus,mirror}!spdcc!bears-request Purpose: Mail.bears is a mailing list in digest format for gay and bisexual men who are bears themselves and for those who enjoy the company of bears. The exact definition of a "bear" seems to be a personal one, but it encompasses men who are variously cuddly, furry, perhaps stocky, or bearded. Mail.bears is designed to be a forum to bring together folks with similar interests for conversation, friendship and sharing of experiences. The tone of mail.bears will be determined by its members, but people uncomfortable with discussing sexually explicit topics via electronic mail should not subscribe. beebox Contact: kleonard@gvlv2.gvl.unisys.com ...!burdvax!gvl!gvlv2!kleonard (Ken Leonard) Purpose: Discussion of beekeeping as a hobby, for the keeper's own direct benefit and minor sale--emphasizing the topics of starting, basic equipment, basic care, control of common and/or crucial diseases/pests, small-volume low-overhead production, bees for gardening, reference to sources. Also technical apiculture and entomology, and neat recipes for honey. The list is *not* for raging " is the most beneficial medicine since sliced bread"-ism, or commercial advertising. Between-the-lines Contact: pershing@athena.mit.edu (Michael Scheel) Purpose: Debbie Gibson fans & discussion. big-DB Contact: big-DB@midway.uchicago.EDU (Fareed Asad-Harooni) Purpose: Discussions pertaining to large data bases (generally greater than 1 million records) and large data base management systems such as IMS, DB2, and CCA's Model/204. Anyone having interests in large data base issues is welcome. blackbird Contact: skunk-works-request@orchestra.ecn.purdue.edu Purpose: Discuss Lockheed special project planes, particular the Blackbird (A-12, YF-12 and SR-71) and U-2 programs. british-cars Contact: muller@market.alliant.com (Jim Muller) Purpose: To discuss any and all aspects of owning, showing, repairing, driving, etc. British automobiles. ca-firearms Contact: chan@portal.com (ca-firearms-request@portal.com) Purpose: Announcement and discussion of California firearms legislation and laws. The list is not moderated and membership is open to anyone. cavers Contact: cavers-request@m2c.org -or- harvard!m2c!cavers-request (John D. Sutter) Purpose: Information resource and forum for all interested in exploring caves. To join, send a note to the above address including your geographical location as well as e-mail address; details of caving experience and locations where you've caved; NSS number if you have one; and any other information that might be useful. C-Futures Contact: peter@ficc.ferranti.com (Peter da Silva) Purpose: This mailing list is for discussions of C extensions. Not so much formal products like Concurrent C, Objective C, or C++, but new libraries, enhancements that can be made outside of the compiler, and also blue-sky stuff (changes to the syntax, for example). Examples of discussions might be portable POSIX subsets, how to best deal with new environments, coroutines, and equivalents to PL/I's "ranged" variables. cdforum Contact: uunet!samsung!wizvax!cdforum-request (Stephanie Gilgut) Purpose: To provide support/discuss/share experiences about gender related issues; Crossdressing, Transvestism, Transsexualism, etc. This list is in Digest Format. chalkhills Contact: chalkhills-request@presto.ig.com (John M. Relph) Purpose: Chalkhills is a mailing list for the discussion of the music and records of XTC (the band). Chalkhills is moderated and is distributed in a digest format. Chem-talk Contact: Dr. Manus Monroe, Chemistry Department, Marin Community College ...!{ames,cbosgd}!pacbell!unicom!manus Purpose: As chemists, dialogue and conversation with other scientists are essential to stimulating or provoking new ideas. As teachers and researchers, we can find the demands of our profession extensive, which may lead to a reduction in our ability to keep abreast of new data and changes in theories. Sometimes, conversation helps to clarify articles, illuminate new perceptions of theories, and sustain us through our precarious journey in chemistry. A solution to this problem or concern is the creation of efficient communication network using this mailing list. christian Contact: ames!elroy!grian!mailjc-request mailjc-request@grian.cps.altadena.ca.us Purpose: To provide a non-hostile environment for discussion among christians. Non-christians may join the list and "listen-in", but full blown debates between Christians and non-Christians are best carried out in talk.religion.misc or soc.religion.christian. C-IBM-370 Contact: {spsd,zardoz,felix,elroy}!dhw68k!C-IBM-370-request C-IBM-370-request@dhw68k.cts.com (David Wolfskill) Purpose: The C on IBM mainframes mailing list is a place to discuss aspects of using the C programming language on s/370-architecture computers -- especially under IBM's operating systems for that environment. cisco Contact: cisco-request@spot.colorado.edu (David Wood) Purpose: This list is for discussion of the network products from Cisco Systems, Inc; primarily the AGS gateway, but also the ASM terminal multiplexor and any other relevant products. Discussions about operation, problems, features, topology, configuration, protocols, routing, loading, serving, etc are all encouraged. Other topics include vendor relations, new product announcements, availability of fixes and new features, and discussion of new requirements and desirables. climbing Contact: {ames,rutgers}!cit-vax!climbing-request climbing-request@csvax.caltech.edu (Fritz Nordby) Purpose: The climber's mailing list is intended as a forum on all sorts topics in climbing, from ethics to equipment, from ice climbing to rock climbing to mountaineering. Beginners may listen in; HOWEVER this is *NOT* a place to learn about climbing -- that is the province of a climbing school. clu Contact: clu-sw-request@cs.utu.fi -or- tucos!clu-sw-request@mcsun.eu.net (Matti Jokinen) Purpose: Exchange of CLU software and technical discussion of related topics. CoCo Contact: ewtileni@pucc.princeton.edu (Eric Tilenius) Purpose: Discussion related to the Tandy Color Computer (any model), OS-9 Operating System, and any other topics relating to the "CoCo", as this computer is affectionately known. Anyone wishing to be on the list should send me mail. UUCP users, PLEASE NOTE: I need a nearby Internet or BITNET node to get things through to you reliably, so please send me a path in the form: zeus!yourcomp!yourid@sun.COM commune Contact: commune-request@stealth.acf.nyu.edu (Dan Bernstein) Purpose: To discuss the COMMUNE protocol, a TELNET replacement. The list is a mail reflector, commune-list@stealth.acf.nyu.edu. compress Contact: {decvax,ucbvax}!vax135!petsd!joe Purpose: discussions about file compression, especially Lempel-Ziv algorithms. cryonics Contact: ...att!whscad1!kqb -or- kqb@whscad1.att.com (Kevin Q. Brown) Purpose: Cryonic suspension is an experimental procedure whereby patients who can no longer be kept alive with today's medical abilities are preserved at low temperatures for treatment in the future. This list is a forum for topics related to cryonics, which include biochemistry of memory, low temperature biology, legal status of cryonics and cryonically suspended people, nanotechnology and cell repair machines, philosophy of identity, mass media coverage of cryonics, new research and publications, conferences, and local cryonics group meetings. CTIX-users Contact: ctix-users-request@cs.athabascau.ca ...!atha!ctix-users-request (Lyndon Nerenberg) Purpose: The CTIX-USERS mailing list is a forum for discussion of the various aspects of the CTIX operating system from Convergent Technologies. Topics include bug reports and fixes, postings of short utility programs for system administrators, reports on new OS releases and application software updates, as well as a variety of other subjects. The list is currently unmoderated, and includes sites in North America, Europe, and Australia. ctree Contact: alberta!oha!ctree-request (Tony Olekshy) Purpose: The C-Tree mailing list provides a forum for the discussion of FairCom's C-Tree, R-Tree, and D-Tree products. This mailing list is not associated with FairCom. We have over three dozen members, amd cover virtually all hardware and operating system ports. CUSSNET (Computer Users in the Social Sciences) Contact: cussnet-request@stjhmc.fidonet.org -or- {gatech,ames,rutgers}!ncar!noao!asuvax!stjhmc!cussnet-request Purpose: CUSSNET (Computer Users in the Social Sciences) is a network of students, faculty, and professionals working in a variety of social science/social service settings and who have concerns with practice, education, ethics, computerization, and career advancement, to name a few. Many of the participants are students of social work, practicing social workers or social work educators; however, anyone with an interest in the human services/social sciences/social services areas is welcome to participate. Recent topics have included ethics, computerization concerns, social work education topics, job announcements, and adaptive technology topics. cyberpunkRPG Contact: cyberrpg@eklektik.pgh.pa.us (Steven J. Owens) Purpose: The cyberpunk mailing list is primarly for the discussion of cyberpunk role-playing games. The discussion is not limited to any game system. Subjects of a peripheral nature are welcome as long as they don't get out of hand. There is one one rule on this mailing list: the moderator gets to add new rules at will. CZ Contact: cz-request@pram.cs.ucla.edu (Ted Kim) Purpose: The purpose of the "The Convergence Zone" (or CZ for short) is to discuss the Harpoon naval wargame series and related topics. This includes Harpoon, Captain's Edition Harpoon, Computer Harpoon, Harpoon SITREP and various supplements for print and computer versions. Naval topics are discussed in so far as they are related to the game or provide useful background. Discussion is moderated. CZ is packaged in a digest format. Listeners as well as contributors are welcome. decstation-managers Contact: decstation-managers-request@ornl.gov Purpose: Fast-turnaround troubleshooting tool for managers of RISC DECstations. derby Contact: derby-request@mips.com (John Wilkes) Purpose: To discuss various aspects and strategies of Horse Racing, primarily dealing with, but not limited to, handicapping. Anyone is free to join. DGRD Contact: taylor@limbo.intuitive.com (Dave Taylor) Purpose: The digital games review digest is devoted to computer and video game reviews. We're interested in just about any games that run on computers, including IBM PC, Atari, Amiga, Macintosh, Apple II and Unix computers, as well as video games for the Nintendo, Sega, NEC, Atari, and so on. We also cover games for the portable market (e.g. the Atari Lynx and Nintendo GameBoy). This is a *REVIEWS ONLY* mailing list, with all submissions edited to fit into a common and consistent format. Discussion of the relative merits of different gaming computers, technical discussion of resolution required to display 3D graphics, and general flaming and hostility will be left to the many different forums appropriate for that type of discussion. dreams Contact: reynhout@wpi.wpi.edu (Andrew Reynhout) Purpose: To discuss the topics asociated with dreaming, such as: personal experiences; present literature on the subject; 'psychological' theories and 'occult' theories; the differences between a 'lucid' and a 'normal' dream; the purpose of dreams; etc. Discussion is therefore extended to all areas of dreams, perhaps also including altered state of consciousness, if deemed relevant. drwho-spoilers Contact: terminus!nyssa (James Armstrong, Jr.) Purpose: Branched off of rec.arts.drwho is a list for "Spoilers", which is intended to distribute news about upcoming seasons and discussion on recently released episodes and keep it away from the eyes of people who would rather not know until they see the shows themselves. *** This group is currently inactive. *** Dual-Personalities Contact: dual-personalities-request@darwin.uucp Purpose: Discussion, maintenance/survival tips, and commercial offerings for the System/83 UNIX box made by the now-defunct DUAL Systems Corp of Berkeley, as well as similar machines using the IEEE-696 bus (such as the CompuPro 8/16E with Root/Unisoft UNIX). eastender Contact: eastender@karazm.math.uh.edu Purpose: Discussion of the BBC serial "EastEnders" as it is broadcast within the US. UK'ers are invited, but be warned we're about two years behind the UK series. eclipse Contact: eclipse-request@beach.cis.ufl.edu (John C. Orthoefer) Purpose: Info and commentary on the musical group Pink Floyd as well as other projects members of the group have been involved with. EMS Contact: vampire@philabs.philips.com (Rich Hemmer) Purpose: The purpose of the EMS mailing list is to share ideas, training aspects, problems, solutions, EMS calls, and other aspects of the Emergency Medical Service life. The nature of the submissions could include: a hard diagnosis on a call, a rough / problem type call with solutions, training in general, training equipment new vs. old, new ideas in patient care, new protocols local / state / national, volunteer professionals vs. paid professionals, etc. ensembles Contact: brass-request@dinorah.wustl.edu (Art Smith) ...!uunet!wucs1!dinorah!brass-request Purpose: A discussion group for people interested in small musical ensembles, particularly brass quintets. It is unmoderated at present. Episcopal Contact: dragon!digest (Cindy Smith) Purpose: Episcopal Digest is a forum for Episcopalians as well as members of the worldwide Anglican Catholic Communion who wish to discuss matters pertaining to Christianity in general, Episcopal Church matters in particular, and related topics. Discussions on ecumenism are encouraged. esperanto Contact: esperanto-request@rand.org (Mike Urban) Purpose: This list is a forum for people interested in the neutral international language Esperanto. Discussions about the language itself, the Esperanto movement, publications, and news are encouraged; of course, discussion *in* the language itself are especially encouraged, although English translations may be advisable when the material is of interest to beginners or non-Esperantists. ethology Contact: saarikko@cc.helsinki.fi (Jarmo Saarikko) Purpose: An unmoderated mailing list for the discussion of animal behaviour and behavioural ecology. Possible topics could be e.g. new or controversial theories, new research methods, and equipment. Announcements of books, papers, conferences, new software for behavioural analysis etc., with possible experiences, are also encouraged. f-mac Contact: brunyan%utmem2.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu (Bill Runyan) Purpose: Information on commentary on the musical group Fleetwood Mac as well as any work or projects that any of the members have been involved with. Such as the solo work of singer Stevie Nicks. feminists Contact: collins@hplabs.hp.com (Patricia Collins) Purpose: The feminist mailing list is intended to provide a forum for discussion of issues of interest to women, in a friendly atmosphere. The basic tenets of feminism and the day-to-day experiences of women do not have to be explained or defended. Men and women can join, but everyone requesting to be added to the mailing list MUST provide the moderator with: 1) a full name; 2) a complete uucp path to a well-known host or a fully specified Internet address; 3) the correspondent's gender (for records and statistics only). NO exceptions. ferrets Contact: ferret-request@eci386.uucp (Chris Lewis) {utzoo,utai,attcan}!lsuc!gate!eci386!ferret-request Purpose: This is a mailing list for people who have or are merely interested in ferrets (Mustela Furo). Discussions are welcome on any subject relating to ferrets -- suitability as pets, health information, funny ferret stories etc. Fiction-Writers Contact: writers-request@studguppy.lanl.gov (Doug Roberts) Purpose: The Fiction Writers Group exists for two purposes: To give people interested in writing fiction professionally a support group of peers for where information can be shared and discussions of the task of writing can be carried on. To create an environment where Works In Progress can be passed around and criticized so that the author can find the weak spots and polish the manuscript into a salable work. The group has handled mostly Science Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres, but is not restricted to them. Membership is open to anyone who has in interest in writing fiction regardless of previous experience or published/unpublished status. Members must be prepared to regularly contribute either by critiquing the work of others or presenting work for critique. film-makers Contact: filmmakers-request@tynan.com (Dermot Tynan) Purpose: This mailing list is for amateur and independent filmmakers. It covers everything from script-writing to distribution, and is geared toward 8mm, 16mm and video. The list is not moderated. NOTE: you don't have to be an active filmmaker to subscribe. firearms Contact: osu-cis!firearms-request --or-- firearms-request@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu Purpose: The mailing list firearms has been created to provide an environment in which sportsmen can discuss issues of concern to them. Topics include but are not limited to hunting, firearms safety, legal issues, reloading tips, maintenance suggestions, target shooting, and dissemination of general info. Anyone is welcome to join -- note that we do NOT intend to discuss the merits of gun control. flashlife Contact: flashlife-request@amd.com (Carl Rigney) A mailing list for GMs of Shadowrun and other cyberpunk roleplaying games to discuss rules, scenarios, ask questions, make up answers, and similar fasfax. folk-dancing Contact: tjw@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Terry J. Wood) {allegra,bellcore,cadre}!pitt!unix.cis.pitt.edu!tjw tjw@pittvms.bitnet Purpose: Any discussion of FOLK dancing. Areas of dance would include, but not be limited to: international, contra, square, western square morris, cajun, and barn dancing, etc. Please feel free to discuss such things as touring groups, artists, camps, workshops, styling, equipment, recordings, and so on. This mailing list also welcomes queries about where to find dance groups and how to get started dancing. Please note that the Folk Dancing Mailing List (FDML) operates in conjunction with the USENET newsgroup Rec.folk-dancing. Material in Rec.folk-dancing appears in the FDML. This mailing list is primarily for people who can not (or do not wish to) receive USENET. When subscribing to the FDML, please include several computer mail addresses AND a postal mail address (or phone number) as a last resort. framers Contact uunet!apctrc!drd!framers-request framers-request@drd.com (Mark Lawrence) Purpose: A users forum for sharing of experiences and information about the framemaker desktop publishing package from Frame Technologies. The framemaker package is mainly prevalent on Suns but those using the DECWriter product under DECWindows may notice some _amazing_ similarities between the two and may have interest in this list. funky-music Contact: funky-music-request@apollo.lap.upenn.edu (George Zipperlen) -or- ...!rutgers!super.upenn.edu!apollo.lap.upenn.edu!funky-music-request Purpose: The funky-music mailing list is for the discussion of funk music, as well as rap, hip-hop, soul, r&b, and related varieties. Discussions of zydeco, reggae, salsa, soca, and similar gutsy street music are also welcome. Funk music is based on the rhythmic innovations pioneered by James Brown. Other notable artists in the genre are Parliament, Funkadelic, War, Earth Wind and Fire, the Meters, and Mandrill. Funky music has a dance-able beat to it, a soulful feel, and an underlying intelligence. All the varieties of music mentioned above, are funky. gamedesign-philo Contact: game-design-request@cash.ucsc.edu (Aryeh Friedman) Purpose:The pupose of this list is to discuse the ideas and techniques of game-design. It is not intended to be a place for flames, source code, or other junk mail type messages. The list is not a part or have any connection to game-designsr run by Scott D. Yelich. Also as most people on the list belong to both so crossposting is discourged, but allowed with the moderator's approval of the list being crossposted to. The kind of things I like to see are: * New concepts, rules wise, in various types of games * Food for thought * Points and tips on playtesting * etc. gnu-manual Contact: internet: gnu-manual-request@a.cs.uiuc.edu usenet: uiucdcs!gnu-manual Purpose: "gnu-manual" members are volunteers who write, proofread, and comment on documents for a GNU Emacs Lisp programmers' manual. Gouldbugs Contact: gouldbugs-request@cs.utah.edu -or- ...{decvax,bellcore}!utah-cs!gouldbugs-request Purpose: This list is aimed at system administrators of Gould series machines. Discussion should be limited to Gould specific problems and/or questions. Anyone is welcome to join the list. The list is not moderated, but is simply a mail forwarder. handicap Contact: ...!{decvax,philabs}!bunker!wtm Purpose: The Handicap Digest provides an information/discussion exchange for issues dealing with the physically/mentally handicapped. Topics include, but are not limited to: medical, education, legal, technological aids and the handicapped in society. Note: The articles from the Handicap Digest are also posted in the Usenet Newsgroup, "misc.handicap". hang-gliding Contact: hang-gliding@midway.uchicago.EDU (Fareed Asad-Harooni) Purpose: Topics covering all aspects of hang-gliding and ballooning, for ultra-light and lighter-than-air enthusiasts. A second list may be joined by mailing to hang-gliding@virginia.edu (Galen Hekhuis). hey-joe Contact: hey-joe-request@ms.uky.edu (Joel Abbott) Purpose: Discussion and worship of Jimi Hendrix and his music. Although Jimi has been dead for about 2 decades, we feel that his music is still worthy to be recognized. Prerequisite to joining: appreciation for his music. homebrew Contact: homebrew-request%hpfcmr@hplabs.hp.com or ...!hplabs!hpfcmr!homebrew-request (Rob Gardner) Purpose: Forum on Beer, homebrewing, and related issues. Though mainly intended for discussion of beer making, also welcome are discussions on making cider, mead, wine, or any other fermented (but not distilled) beverage. Beginners are welcomed as well as experienced brewers. honda Contact: honda-request@msrc.sunysb.edu (Rob Malouf) Purpose: Discussion of Honda and Acura automobiles. horse Contact: {decvax,harvard}!bbn!horse-request horse-request@bbn.COM (Ken Rossen) Purpose: Discussion of things equestrian. Horse enthusiasts of all disciplines and levels of experience are welcome. Articles are distributed periodically in digest format, and also appear individually in the Usenet newsgroup "rec.equestrian". hunters Contact: hunters-request@ksuvax1.cis.ksu.edu (Tim Ramsey) Purpose: This list is for people who enjoy the game Hunt. Topics include ideas, bug reports, and modifications. hyperami Contact: ruslan@ecsvax.uncecs.edu (Robin LaPasha) Purpose: Discussion of Amiga computer hypermedia/multimedia products and applications. 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Including information on product updates, product problems, service problems and information, system options, and information on CCI/ICL from "off-line" sources.....(i.e. Inside "scoops" direct from "hidden" CCI/ICL sources. impulse Contact: impulse-users-request@j.cc.purdue.edu (Kevin Braunsdorf) Purpose: A low-volume list for users of the LPC Mpulse line of computers. The moderator does filter and journalize submissions. info-aids Contact: info-aids@rainbow.UUCP --or-- {pacbell,apple,hoptoad,ucbvax}!well!rainbow!info-aids (Ken Davis) Purpose: to act as a clearinghouse for information, and discussion about AIDS, including alternative treatments, political implications, etc. Exchanges files with AIDNEWS@RUTVM1.BITNET. Open to anyone with the time and inclination to participate. Mailing list will be confidential and known only to the members. Anonymous postings will be accepted. (See also "aids" mailing list) info-altos Contact: info-altos-request@tiamat.fsc.com (Jim O'Connor & Mike Johnson) Purpose: Information and discussion about Altos computers. info-ccc Contact: uunet!xurilka!info-ccc-request (Luigi Perrotta) Purpose: The info-ccc mailing list will be devoted to the Concurrent C and Concurrent C++ programming languages. However, discussions can be anything relevant to concurrent programming. info-encore Contact: info-encore-request@cs-gw.D.UMN.EDU --or-- info-encore-request@umnd-cs.UUCP (Dan Burrows) Purpose: Mailing list for discussion of issues involving hardware and software issues of Encore computers and ethernet terminal servers. This mailing list is also gatewayed into the inet list, comp.sys.encore info-futures Contact: harvard!bu-cs!info-futures-request -or- info-futures-request@cs.bu.edu Purpose: To provide a speculative forum for analyzing current and likely events in technology as they will affect our near future in computing and related areas. info-gnu Contact: info-gnu-request@prep.ai.mit.edu --or-- ucbvax!prep.ai.mit.edu!info-gnu-request Purpose: to distribute progress reports on the GNU Project, headed by Richard Stallman, and to ask members for various kinds of help. The list is gated both ways with the alternative newsgroup "gnu.announce," and is filtered (weakly moderated) by Leonard H. Tower Jr. GNU, which stands for Gnu's Not Unix, is the name for a complete Unix-compatible software system whose sources can be given away free to everyone. Major parts have already been written; major parts still remain undone. 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Info-High-Audio is bi-directionally gatewayed with the USENET newsgroup rec.audio.high-end. info-soar Contact: info-soar-request@nrc.com (Lex Mierop) Purpose: Discussion of radio-controlled soaring. This mailing list is an unmoderated forum for the discussion of all topics relating to RC soaring/gliders. Design, building and flying are the main topics of interest. This list is open to any interested party, but anyone subscribing will be expected to contribute to the group. (Asking questions is contributing!) info-solbourne Contact: info-solbourne-request@acsu.buffalo.edu (Paul Graham) Purpose: Discussions & info about Solbourne computers. info-sparc Contact: info-sparc-request@nominil.lonestar.org (Mark Linimon) Purpose: Technical information relating to the SPARC architecture that is too specific for the general Usenet audience of comp.sys.sun, comp.arch, and/or comp.newprod. irclist Contact: jto@tolsun.oulu.fi Purpose: discussion about the Internet Relay Chat program. info-tahoe Contact: info-tahoe-request@uwm.edu --or-- uwm!info-tahoe-request (Jim Lowe) Purpose: Discussions pertaining to the Tahoe type of CPU. These include the CCI Power 6/32, the Harris HCX/7, and the Sperry 7000 series computers. The info-tahoe mailing list is set up as a mail reflector. This mailing list is also gatewayed into the inet list, comp.sys.tahoe info-vm Contact: info-vm-request@cs.odu.edu (Kyle Jones, and others) Purpose: Discussion and information exchange about the VM mail reader, which runs under GNU Emacs. isi Contact: ...!harvard!lownlab!info-isi-request Purpose: discussions about Integrated Solutions computers, both equipment and software. islam Contact: islam-request@eecs.nwu.edu -or- {oddjob,laidbak,chinet}!nucsrl!islam-request (Naim Abdullah) Purpose: To discuss the basic tenets of Islam and interpretations of the Quran. The list is not for discussing the validity of Islam or any political issues. italian-cars Contact: italian-cars-request@sol.crd.ge.com (richard welty) -or- ...!uunet!sol.crd.ge.com!italian-cars-request Purpose: discussion of italian-made automobiles iti151 Contact: iti151-request@oce.orst.edu (Paul O'Neill) {tektronix, hplabs!hp-pcd}!orstcs!oce.orst.edu!iti151-request Purpose: For users of Imaging Technology's series 150 and 151 image processing systems and ITEX151 software. The goal is to share algorithms, code, tricks, pitfalls, advice, etc. in an effort to decrease development time and increase functionality for the users of these systems. (Also, despite their good support, we customers may want to gang up on ITI someday!!) J-Pop: Contact: jpop-request@wystan.bsd.uchicago.edu (Shin Kurokawa) The purpose of this group is mainly for discussing contemporary Japanese pop/rock music. We'll have reviews and comments on the latest (and the old) ``Hits'', singles, albums, etc., as well as on the various works that each of us may already have or acquire. We'll also discuss the availability of Japanese pop music on records, tapes, cd's etc., away from Japan. Since many of our most active members are actually in Japan, our list is also a very good source of news concerning Japan's pop music scene (and more). jewish Contact: avi_feldblum@att.com (Avi Feldblum) Purpose: The mailing list provides a non-abusive forum for discussion of Jewish topics with an emphasis on Jewish law. Debates between Jews and non-Jews or between various factions of Judaism should be posted to talk.religion.misc or soc.culture.jewish. jump-in-the-river Contact: jump-in-the-river-request@presto.ig.com (Michael C. Berch) -or- {apple,ames,rutgers}!bionet!ig!jump-in-the-river-request Purpose: Jump-in-the-river is a mailing list for the discussion of the music and recordings of Sinead O'Connor, and related matters such as lyrics, tour information. Unmoderated. killifish Contact: killie-request@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Purpose: For people who keep and are interested in killifish, (family cyprinodontidae). kites Contact: (USA/Canada/Europe): kites-request@harvard.harvard.edu harvard!kites-request (Japan): koscvax.keio.junet!kites-request Purpose: This mailing list is for people interested in making, flying, or just talking about all kinds of kites. Topics will (I hope) include kite plans and construction techniques, reviews of commercially available kites and plans, timely (or otherwise) human interest notes, and talk about flying. lang-lucid Contact: lang-lucid-request@csl.sri.com (R. Jagannathan) Purpose: Discussions on all aspects related to the language Lucid, including (but not restricted to) language design issues, implementations for personal computers, implementations for parallel machines, language extensions, programming environments, products, bug reports, bug fixes/workarounds. lasnet Contact: lasnet-request@emx.utexas.edu (Langston James Goree VI) Purpose: To facilitate the exchange of information among scholars doing research related to Latin America. lds Contact: lds-request@decwrl.dec.com -or- decwrl!lds-request Purpose: a forum for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (mormons) to discuss church doctrine, mormon culture and life in general. Non-members are welcome to join, but we're not interested in flame wars. LickVista Contact: InfoVista-request@helios.ucsc.edu (Steve Allen) Purpose: Discussion of the use and development of the Vista astronomical data reduction package which originated at Lick Observatory. Linda Contact: linda-users-request@cs.yale.edu linda-users-request@yalecs.bitnet {cmcl2,decvax,harvard}!yale!linda-users-request Purpose: Discussion group for users and potential users of Linda based parallel programming systems. Linda is a set of operators that are added to various conventional programming languages to produce a parallel programming language. Logo Contact: logo-friends-request@aiai.ed.ac.uk Purpose: Discuss the Logo computer language. martial-arts Contact: martial-arts-requestdragon.cso.uiuc.edu (Steven Miller) Purpose: The martial arts mailing list is for discussion on various aspects of the martial arts. This includes teaching and training techniques, martial arts philosophy, self-defense, traditional and non-traditional styles, among others. Matlab Contact: matlab-users-request.mcs.anl.gov (Chris Bischof) Purpose: Discussion group for users and potential users of the MATLAB numeric computation software from The MathWorks. MATLAB is an interactive matrix-oriented product for linear algebra, digital signal processing, equation solving, control system design, and other engineering and scientific applications. This mailgroup is administered by the independent MATLAB User Group. mazda-list Contact: mazda-list-request@ms.uky.edu (Joel Abbott) Purpose: Technical correspondance and discussion of Mazda-designed vehicles. medphys Contact: ...!mcnc!godot!medphys-request Submissions: ...!mcnc!godot!medphys Purpose: An attempt to foster electronic communication between medical physicists, open to interested others. Medical physics is a somewhat opaque but widely used synonym for radiological physics -- the physics of the diagnostic and therapeutic use of radiation in medicine. At present most of the subscribers are involved in radiotherapy. men Contact: attunix!mail-men-request mail-men-request@attunix.att.com (Marcel Franck Simon) Purpose: This digested mailing list discusses "men's issues." Both women and men may join. Mail-men is a place where men and women can discuss men's issues in an atmosphere of openness and support. Men's issues are those problems and experiences that affect male humans. military Contact: military-request@att.att.com (Bill Thacker) Purpose: Discussion of military technology, and related issues. This group is gatewayed to and from the Usenet newsgroup sci.military; all postings to the group are echoed to the list, and vice-versa. Both the group and list are moderated to prevent political flammage. mods Contact: mods-request@cash.ucsc.edu (aryeh Friedman) Purpose: This group is here to disucuse issues relating to running, moderating, and/or otherwise handling the adminstrative side of a mailing list. Topics include: How to start a list, How to track problems, How to handle flames in an unmoderated list, Software tips and extanges[??], How to create traffic, Digests, and anything else that relates to adming a mailing list. mtxinu-users Contact: dunike!mtxinu-users-request mtxinu-users-request@nike.cair.du.edu Purpose: Discussion and bug fixes for users of the 4.3+NFS release from the Mt. Xinu folks. muscle-cars Contact muscle-cars-request@sorinc.PacBell.COM or {ames,hplabs,att,...}!pacbell!sorinc!muscle-cars-request Purpose: To offer a forum where other "muscle car" enthusiasts can offer advice, share their problems and solutions, discuss technical issues, racing, buying or selling parts, cars, or services, or just to discuss cars and swap stories with others. Flames and "car wars" ("my car is better/faster than yours") are discouraged. This list is not moderated, so all submissions will be reflected to the others on the list without editing. musicals Contact: musicals-request@world.std.com (Elizabeth A. Lear) Purpose: We discuss musicals, both movie and stage, (although about 90% of the articles concern stage productions and Broadway in particular). Discussion is meant to be more or less light-hearted and not bogged down with aesthetics. This is a place for circulating information and opinions, not a theater critics' forum. We discuss productions, ticket information, recordings, proper Sondheim-appreciation-and worship, upcoming shows and Broadway-related gossip. mustangs Contact mustangs-request@hpda.hp.com (Gary Gitzen) or {hplabs,sun,uunet}!hpda!mustangs-request Purpose: To discuss/share technical issues, problems, solutions, and modifications relating to late model Ford Mustangs. Flames and "my car is faster than your car" mailings are discouraged. mystery Contact: mystery-request@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Thomas Krueger) Purpose: Mystery is a mailing list for mystery and detective fiction. Reviews of works and discussions of plot, characterization, and other aspects will be discussed. The medium, whether novel, movie, or television series, is unimportant. NativeNet Contact: gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us (Gary S. Trujillo) Purpose: To provide information about and to discuss issues relating to indigenous people around the world, and current threats to their cultures and habitats (e.g. rainforests). Network-Audio-Bits Contact: Murph@Maine.BITNET (Michael A. Murphy) Purpose: Network Audio Bits & Audio Software Review is a bi-monthly electronic magazine that features reviews of and information about current rock, pop, new age, jazz, funk, folk and other musical genres. A mixture of major label artists and independent recording artists can be found reviewed in these 'pages'. newlists Contact: info@vm1.nodak.edu (Marty Hoag) Purpose: This is a mailing list "clearing house" for new mailing lists. Subscribers will get announcements of new lists that are mailed to this list. NewsCom Contact: starkid@ddsw1.mcs.com (Lance Sanders) Purpose: To make available synergies discerned in, and created from, print news media (up to a 12-year time-span). Many "facts," particulary scientific ones, have a habit of changing with time. NewsCommando shows extreme prejudice toward those articles whose contents exhibit "legs." The depth of insight possible using the information mosaic method can be staggering. A form of electronic magazine, NewsCommando can serve as a reference tool, offer unique jump-off points for Medline, PaperChase, or other searches, and, in many ways, is the "poor-man's IdeaFisher/IdeaBank." Vol. 1 will contain the following articles: ChemTao: Synergies In the Life Sciences EarthWatch1: Defining the Scope of Environmental Destruction Why Euthanasia Must Never Be Legalized Use "NewsCom request" in the "Subject:" field of message headers. Indicate article title(s) desired or "all" in body of message. Articles will be deposited in your mailbox with a "NewsCom/Vol.#" Subject header. Most will be in excess of 20K. Please group-save them to a file for later reading. nucmed Contact: nucmed-request@uwovax.uwo.ca -or- trevorc@uwovax.uwo.ca (Trevor Cradduck) Purpose: A discussion of Nuclear Medicine and related issues. Of particular concern is the format of digital images. ntp Contact: ntp-request@trantor.umd.edu Purpose: Discussion of the Network Time Protocol. objectivism Contact: objectivism-request@vixie.sf.ca.us (Paul Vixie) Purpose: A mailing list where students of Objectivism can discuss their ideas, concrete issues, exchange news, etc. Any issue that may have some relevance to Objectivists is appropriate here. Objectivism-philosophy Contact: objectivism-request@twwells.com (T. William Wells) Purpose: A mailing list for discussion of the philosophy of Objectivism. This is not a general Objectivism mailing list; discussions are restricted to the philosophy itself. objc Contact: bunker!stpstn!objc-request (Anthony A. Datri) Purpose: The Objective-C mailing list is for the discussion of Stepstone's Objective-C language, Objective-C compiler, Objective-C interpreter, and the ICPak-201 user interface library. ocean.policy Contact: {dual,vortex}!islenet!scott Purpose: Discussions of the legal, economic, and military aspects of ocean use policies. Specific issues include the "law of the sea", pending treaties, economic implications of EEZs and the military use of the sea. Coordinated by Dr. Scott Allen, Associate Director, International Law of the Sea Institute, University of Hawaii. offroad Contact: uunet!samsung!wizvax!offroad-request (Steve Gilgut) Purpose: To discuss/share experiences about 4X4 offroad adventures, tips and anything else related to 4 wheel drive, off roading, etc. This list is reflector driven. ODA Contact: utzoo!trigraph!oda-request (Les Gondor) Purpose: ODA is a mailing list for topics related to the ISO 8613 standard for Office Document Architecture, and ODIF (Office Document Interchange Format). orienteering Contact: orienteering-request@squid.graphics.cornell.edu (Mitch Collinsworth) Purpose: Discuss all aspects of the sport of orienteering. origami Contact: origami-request@cs.utexas.edu (Brad Blumenthal) Purpose: This unmoderated mailing list is for discussion of all facets of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Topics include bibliographies, folding techniques, display ideas, descriptions of new folds, creativity, materials, organizations, computer representations of folds, etc. other-voices Contact: other-voices-request@bbn.com (Nancy Everson) Purpose: A forum for discussion of The Cure, Robert Smith, their music and videos, and related topics. OtherRealms Contact: chuq@apple.com (Chuq Von Rospach) Purpose: a distribution list for people who can't read rec.mag.otherrealms. OtherRealms is an electronic fanzine that covers Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror books. Pagan Contact: pagan-request@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu (Stacey Greenstein) Purpose: To discuss the religions, philosophy, etc. of paganism. Papa Contact: dgross@polyslo.calpoly.edu (Dave Gross) Purpose: To discuss the life and works of Ernest Hemingway. PC532 Contact: pc532-request@bungi.com (Dave Rand) Purpose: a mailing list for people interested in the pc532 project. This is a National Semiconductor NS32532 based system, offered for a very low cost. pdp8-lovers Contact: pdp8-lovers-request@mc.lcs.mit.edu (Robert E. Seastrom) Purpose: This mailing list exists in order to facilitate communication and cooperation between owners of vintage DEC computers, specifically, but not limited to, the PDP-8 series of minicomputers. Discussions of all manner of hardware, software, programming techniques are invited. Ownership of an 'antique' computer is not required for membership, but flames from people who feel that anything that is not cutting edge technology is worthless are discouraged. Peru Contact: owner-peru@athena.mit.edu (Ivan Cavero Belaunde) Purpose: For discussion of Peruvian culture and other issues. pharm Contact: pharm-request@udel.edu Purpose: a mailing list digest version of "alt.drugs" restricted to postings without repetitive political arguments or flames. Political articles of particularly novel value and reports of policy developments will be included. Under no circumstances will any message be passed along that may be construed to be a solicitation to engage in any form of illegal behavior. pipes Contact: pipes-request@paul.rutgers.edu (Steve Masticola) Purpose: For all those who enjoy smoking, collecting, or sharing information on pipes, tobacco, and related topics. Flames aren't allowed (except for the purpose of lighting up :-) porschephiles Contact: porschephiles-request@bcm.tmc.edu (Stan Hanks) Purpose: Discussion of Porsches. posix-ada Contact: umd5!grebyn!posix-ada-request -or- posix-ada-request@grebyn.com (Karl Nyberg) Purpose: to discuss the Ada binding of the Posix standard. This is the IEEE P1003.5 working group. posix-testing Contact: posix-testing-request@mindcraft.com (Chuck Karish) Purpose: This list will provide a forum for discussion of issues related to testing operating systems for conformance to the various POSIX standards and proposed standards (IEEE 1003.x and whatever derivative standards may emerge from the NIST, ANSI, ISO, and so on). These issues include problems related to test suites in general, testability of various features of the standards, and portability of the test suites to the many very different POSIX implementations we expect to see in the near future. We'll focus on the test suites themselves, rather than on the standards to which they test (notably POSIX p1003.3). PRL Contact: brewer@ace.dec.com (John Brewer) Purpose: The Pirate Radio SWL list is for the distribution of questions, answers, information and loggings of Pirate Radio Stations. This includes SW stations, MW (AM broadcast) and FM pirates. Quanta Contact: da1n@andrew.cmu.edu Purpose: Quanta is an electronically distributed magazine of science fiction. Published monthly, each issue contains short fiction, articles and editorials by authors around the world and across the net. Quanta publishes in two formats: straight ascii and PostScript* for PostScript compatible printers. To subscribe to Quanta, or just to get more info, send mail. rc-cars Contact: rc-cars-request@quark.wv.tek.com (Jeff Beadles) or: uunet!tektronix!quark.wv!rc-cars-request Purpose: Discussions regarding radio controlled cars. rc-flying Contact : sun!suntri!black!rc-flying-request (Dwight Frye) Purpose : Discussions about the sport of flying radio control models. This includes sailplanes, power planes, and helicopters. recovery Contact: recovery-request@binbi.roy.or.us Purpose: recovery is intended as a forum and support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse/incest and/or their SO's. Postings are published in digest format and contributors may post anonymously. The emphasis is on healing and recovery through the use of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as adapted for our purpose. REM Contact: valerie@athena.mit.edu (Valerie Ohm) Purpose: Discussion of the music and lyrics by the music group R.E.M. rush Contact: rush-request@syrinx.umd.edu Purpose: fans of the Canadian rock group Rush discuss things about the group and its music. S-news Contact: S-news-request@stat.wisc.edu (Douglas Bates) Purpose: Information and discussion about the S language for data analysis and graphics. sappho Contact: sappho-request@bloom-beacon.mit.edu (Jean Marie Diaz) {mit-eddie,bu-cs}!bloom-beacon!sappho-request Purpose: A forum and support group for gay and bisexual women. The list is not moderated, but may become so if the volume and/or content begins to warrant it. A digest version is available; if you want it, be sure to mention it in your addition request. Men who want to "listen in," for whatever reason, are requested to use the feminist and alternates mailing lists instead; sappho membership is limited to women. sca Contact: sca-request@mc.lcs.mit.edu (Danulf Donaldson, MKA Dana Groff) Purpose: This group discusses anything relating to the Society for Creative Anachronism, a world-wide medievallist organization. Anyone in the Society (or interested in it) is welcome to join. Those with basic questions about the Society should direct them to justin@inmet.com (Justin du Coeur, MKA Mark Waks), who will be happy to answer them. (Please note that the mailing list is not officially related to the SCA in any way; it is simply a group of talkative members). The SCA mailing list is gatewayed into the rec.org.sca newsgroup. SCO-list Contact: sco-list-request@uunet.uu.net (Dave Armbrust) Purpose: This group will be beneficial to any one interested or currently using Santa Cruz Operation products. This mailing list is a single area that discussions and information can be exchanged regarding ALL SCO products. This mailing is independent of any existing news groups. scoodt Contact: scoodt@xenitec.on.ca (Ed Hew) Purpose: The SCO Open Desktop electronic mailing list is intended to provide a communications vehicle for interested parties to provide, request, submit, and exchange information regarding the configuration, implementation, and use of the SCO Open Desktop operating system as available from The Santa Cruz Operation. All submissions will be posted as received with appropriate author attribution. Questions are welcome. Someone may even answer them. scribe Contact: scribe-hacks-request@decwrl.dec.com Purpose: This list is designed for persons who perform the role of Scribe Database Administrator at their installation. Discussion will be about Scribe features, bugs, enhancements, performance, support, and other topics of interest to Scribe DBAs. The list will NOT be moderated, but will simply consist of a mail "reflector" - ie. if you send a message to the list, it will be rebroadcast to everyone on the list. Discussion at the level of "How do I get a paragraph to indent 5 spaces instead of 3?" is specifically discouraged. security Contact: uunet!zardoz!security-request (Neil Gorsuch) or security-request@cpd.com Purpose: to notify of unix security flaws BEFORE they become public knowledge, and to provide unix security enhancement programs and information. Most postings are explanations of specific unix security "holes", including fixes or work-arounds to prevent their usage. This list is not intended for discussions of general and/or theoretical security issues. It is joined at the pleasure of the applicant's system administrator and the list administrator. Requests to join must be mailed from a system administration account and must specify (1) the full name of the recipient; (2) the address to send the list to; (3) the address of the contact person for that site (if different from (2)); (4) whether you want moderated digests or "reflected" postings. SFER-l (South Florida Environmental Reader) Contact: sfer-request@mthvax.cs.miami.edu (a.e. mossberg) Purpose: A monthly digest of environmental articles of interest to South Florida residents. The newsletter is available in both paper and electronic formats. sil-info Contact: sil-info-request@isf.unisys.com Purpose: Discussion of activities of The Society for Interactive Literature and related activities. SkillsBank Contact: sun!kass!richard (Richard Karasik) Purpose:I'd like to get people together on a mailing list who are willing to share there skills with others -not just the computist ones, altho that's handy to know, but some of the oddball ones that we all seem to have aquired. Ground rules: the list is not going to be publicly available but requests to the list for specific skills will be passed on to the people that have them, and they can decide about the level of participation they want to have. The only public piece that will be mailed around is the new skills that have been added, and the new requests for assistance. I am open to any other suggestions for how to make this work. smail3-users Contact: smail3-users-request@cs.athabascau.ca (Lyndon Nerenberg) Purpose: The smail3-users mailing list is targeted towards those who administer smail3.X based mailers. Discussion of operational problems and fixes, specialized configurations, and other topics related to the day-to-day operation of smail3.X are found here. The list does not discuss smail 2.5 issues. (Smail 2.5 is an unrelated piece of software that appeared in the comp.sources.unix archives under the archive name "smail3.") Questions about smail 2.5 should be directed to the newsgroup comp.mail.misc. Smail3-users deals primarily with operational issues. If you're interested in technical discussions on smail3 internals, consider joing the smail3 developers list at tolsoft!info-smail. smiths-fans Contact: larryn@csufres.csufresno.edu Purpose: We are a mailing list dedicated to the music of the rock group, The Smiths. Though the group is no longer together, we feel there is a substantial enough body of work to keep a list such as this going. Topics include discussion/interpretation of lyrics, work being done currently by members, and other intellectual concerns. svr4-admin Contact: dynasys!svr4-admin (Jesse W. Asher) Purpose: This is for discussion of topics related to Unix System V Release 4. stagecraft Contact: stagecraft-request%cai@cs.utah.edu (Brad Davis) Submissions: stagecraft%cai@cs.utah.edu Purpose: This list is for the discussion of all aspects of stage work, including (but not limited to) special effects, sound effects, sound reinforcement, stage management, set design and building, lighting design, company management, hall management, hall design, and show production. This is not a forum for the discussion of various stage productions (unless the discussion pertains to the stagecraft of a production), acting or directing methods (unless you know of ways to get actors to stand in the right spots), film or video production (unless the techniques can be used on the stage). The list will not be moderated unless problems crop up. Archives will be kept of the discussion (send mail to stagecraft-request for copies). stardent-users Contact: stardent-users-request@jacobi.biology.yale.edu (Mark McCallum) Purpose: The stardent-users mailing list provides a forum for discussion of using/programming computers manufactured by Stardent Computer. The discussion is intended to cover programming topics (e.g. XFDI, phigs+, Dore, parallel and/or vectorizaton techniques, etc.), using one of their computers as an application engine for a Stardent software package or a third party package (e.g. AVS, Quanta, NMR1/2, etc.), or any other threads deamed applicable (e.g. customer service, fallout of merger, etc). The list will not be moderated, and it is hoped that it will generate enough interest to justify a news group. stormcock Contact: stormcock-request@cs.qmw.ac.uk (Paul Davison) Purpose: For general discussion and news concerning the music of Roy Harper, a folk-rock musician with a conscience. Recommendations and news concerning similar artists are encouraged. The list is set up as a mail reflector. NB: Some internet sites may have to route mail through the UK internet gateway, "nsfnet-relay.ac.uk". Also, in some exceptional circumstances we may have to refuse membership because we get charged for mail to certain addresses in the uucp domain. sun-386i Contact: sun-386i-request@rice.edu Purpose: Discussion and information about the 386i-based Sun machines. sun-managers Contact: sun-managers-request@eecs.nwu.edu Purpose: Information of special interest to managers of sites with Sun workstations or servers. sun-nets Contact: sun-nets-request@umiacs.umd.edu Purpose: Discussion and information on networks using Sun hardware and/or software. supercomputers Contact: supercomputer-request@nyu.edu -or- cmcl2!supercomputer-request Submissions: supercomputer@nyu.edu, cmcl2!supercomputer Purpose: To discuss "supercomputers" and related technology. Contact the list administrators for more information. sysops Contact: {harpo,bellcore,cmcl2}!cucard!dasys1!sysops-request -or- {allegra,cmcl2,philabs}!phri!dasys1!sysops-request Purpose: The purpose of this list is to facilitate communication among operators of computerized bulletin-board systems. Topics will include, but are certainly not limited to: applications, security, legal issues, and software. t18pc Contact: t18pc-request@rel.mi.org (Bob Leffler) Purpose: To discuss/share experiences about the Telebit T18PC internal PC bus modem. Most of the mailing list traffice is focus on getting the modem to work properly with SCO Xenix/Unix. Other users of the T18PC modem are welcomed. The mailing list is unmoderated. t3 Contact: t3-request@ncsugn.ncsu.edu (Ted H. Emigh) Purpose: Discussion of T3, a WYSIWYG (almost) scientific word processing system for MS-DOS computers. tadream Contact: tadream-request@vacs.uwp.wisc.edu (Dave Datta) Purpose: Tadream is a forum for discussions about Tangerine Dream and related artists. Discussions are not moderated, but should have some small relation to Tangerine Dream (solo works and instrumentation discussions are welcome). The list is set up both as a mail relay and a daily digest. (alternate mail paths: ....uwm!uwpvacs!tadream-request, uwpvacs!tadream-request@uwm.edu) tandy4k Contact: ...!{psu-cs,reed,ogcvax}!qiclab!tandy4k-users (Steven Neighorn) Purpose: A mailing list for owners, users, and other interested parties of the Intel 80386-based Tandy 4000 Microcomputer. The list will contain problems encountered, hints, program source code, and anything else related to the operation of Tandy's newest entry into the world of microcomputers. tartan-c Contact: astrovax!tartan-c-requests Purpose: Discussion related to the Tartan C compiler for the vax. This can include bug reports, benchmarks, C quirks handled differently by tcc, experiences compiling system source with tcc, etc. tcad Contact: tcad-request@iec.ufl.edu (Mark Law) Purpose: This mailing list ihas been set up to serve the needs of users and software developers of TCAD ( technology computer aided design ) codes. These codes typicaaly aid the the IC process designer in developing, debugging, and optimizing new and old processes. The group discusses software such as PISCES, SUPREM, FABRICS, SAMPLE, SIMPL, and MINIMOS. tcp-group Contact: tcp-group-request@ucsd.edu Purpose: Discussion about promoting TCP/IP use on Ham packet radio. Testing-Archive Contact: testing-archive-request@ernie.cs.uiuc.edu (Brian Marick) Purpose: The purpose of Testing-Archive is to collect and archive material for software testing practitioners and researchers who are too busy to read ongoing discussions. Therefore, typical messages will be abstracts of technical reports, announcements of testing tools (both commercial and noncommercial), reviews of testing tools, and summaries of discussions from other mailing lists or newsgroups. The mailing list will be archived and made available for anonymous FTP via cs.uiuc.edu:/pub/testing/archiveXX. The list is unmoderated. Testing-Research Contact: testing-research-request@ernie.cs.uiuc.edu (Brian Marick) Purpose: Testing-Research is a forum for testing researchers to discuss current and future research at greater length (and with perhaps lower "density") than in Testing-Archive. The goal of Testing-Archive is to create a historical record; the goal of Testing-Research is to create a community. Since testing is one of the most down-to-earth kinds of software engineering research, testing practitioners are welcomed. Messages about practice should be the kind that can guide or improve research; messages that can improve practice should go in comp.software-eng. This list is unmoderated. thicva Contact: thicva-request@stjhmc.fidonet.org -or- {gatech,ames,rutgers}!ncar!noao!asuvax!stjhmc!thicva-request Purpose: The purpose of this list is to provide for the discussion of Traumatic Head Injuries, Cerebrovascular Accidents, and other related Intracranial Malformations. It is hoped that this conference will provide a clearing house for information on the above topics, on facilities that specialize in the treatment of Intracranial problems, and most importantly a conference where victims and their families can meet to discuss problems, concerns, and successes. An electronic international support group. think-c Contact: think-c-request@ics.uci.edu (Mark Nagel) Purpose: This list exists to discuss the Think C compiler for the Macintosh. Acceptable topics include discussion of compiler problems and solutions/workarounds, discussion of object-oriented programming and Macintosh programming, and the sharing of source code. Associated with this list is an archive stored on ics.uci.edu accessible via ftp and a mail archive server (archive-server@ics.uci.edu). Submissions to the archive should go to think-c-request. torg-l Contact: torg-owner@supernet.haus.com (Clay Luther) Purpose: Torg-l is the mailing list dedicated to the infiniverse of West End Game's "Torg, the Possibility Wars" Roleplaying Game. towers Contact: root@texbell.sbc.com (Greg Hackney) Purpose: General discussion on the subject of NCR Tower computers. transputer Submissions: transputer@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu -or- ...{cmcl2,decvax,uw-beaver}!cornell!batcomputer!transputer Contact: transputer-request (at the above address) Purpose: The Transputer mailing list was created to enhance the communication among those who are interested in the Transputer and Transputer based systems. Submissions should be of non-proprietary nature and be concerned with, but not limited to: o Algorithms o Current development efforts (hardware and software) o INMOS and third party systems (Meiko, FPS, etc.) o Interfaces o Dedicated computational resources o Occam and Non-Occam language development Archives of submissions are available by anonymous ftp from the host tcgould.tn.cornell.edu (userid "anonymous", password is of the form "user@host") and through uucp on a per-request basis. The list is maintained as a mail reflector. Submissions are therefore sent out as they are received. traveller Contact: traveller-request@metolius.wr.tek.com (James T. Perkins) Purpose: This mailing list exists to discuss the TRAVELLER Science Fiction Role Playing Game, published by Game Designers' Workshop. All variants of Traveller (Traveller 2300, MegaTraveller), and Traveller games (Snapshot, Trillion Credit Squadron, etc.) are included, too. Discussion is unmoderated and open to all facets and levels of Traveller discussion. Listeners as well as contributors are welcome. turnabout Contact: turnabout-request@ads.com (Charleen Bunjiovianna) Purpose: Discussion of gender issues in an attempt to understand male/female socialization and how it affects our adult lives. ucsd-Empire Contact: ucsd-empire-request@cogsci.berkeley.edu (David Muir Sharnoff) Purpose: ucsd-empire is devoted to co-ordinating work on the UCSD version of the game of Empire (ideas, announcements, and patches). uk-motss Contact: uk-motss-request@ibmpcug.co.uk (Nigel Whitfield) Purpose: The uk-motss mailing list is for gay people in the UK, or those who are interested in the UK gay scene / politics. It is a supportive environment for those unwilling or unable to read the soc.motss newsgroup, and confidentiality is assured. Anonymous posting is available. weights Contact: cit-vax!mickey!weights-request (Michael Sullivan) Purpose: The discussion of all aspects of using weights in exercise. Includes bodybuilding (competetive and non-competetive), sport-related weight training, "stay in shape" weight training; basically anything to do with lifting weights. whitewater Contact: iuvax!whitewater-request --or-- whitewater-request@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Charles Daffinger) Purpose: To discuss WhiteWater sports, experiences, and information. Includes kayak and canoeing enthusiasts. Please note that this mailing list is partially bidirectionally gatewayed to the USENET group rec.boats.paddle. Whitewater specific postings are culled and sent to the mailing list, and mailing list traffic is sent to the newsgroup. This mailing list is moderated and is probably only useful to those who do not receive rec.boats.paddle, or are only interested in the whitewater traffic in that group. Unisys Contact: unisys-request@tmc.edu (Richard H. Miller) Purpose: Discussion of all Unisys products and equipment. unix-pc-net Contact: unix-pc-request@zorch.sf-bay.org -or- {pyramid,ames}!zorch!unix-pc-request (Scott H. Mueller) Purpose: To provide redistribution via mail of the unix-pc news hierarchy to sites that don't or cannot receive it as a regular distribution. The special address "zorch!unix-pc" can be used by subscribers to post to the group unix-pc.general. UPS-alumni Contact: ups_alumni-request@stephsf.com (Bill England) Purpose: The mailing list has been put together ostensibly for the purpose of linking graduates of The University of Puget Sound. This list will also help those interested keep abreast of current events and changes at the University. Commercial postings are prohibited. usml Contact: usml-request@hc.dspo.gov (Josh Siegel) Purpose: This mailing list is for discussions on various techniques for simulations of the universe as related to games and reality. venezuela Contact: venezuela-request@arisia.xerox.com (Eduardo Pelegri-Llopart) Purpose: Discussion of anything related to Venezuela. VMEbus Contact: {clyde,att,ulysses}!houxl!mlh (Marc Harrison) Purpose: A user's group for the AT&T VMEbus products to provide a two-way USENET conduit for the open exchange of information, both within and outside of AT&T. There's very little data that's proprietary about the products (other than the source code for UNIX System V/VME), so the list is open to suggestions as to items of interest. If you're interested, please send your name, e-mail path (via att preferred), affiliation, and use of WE 321SB (if you have one). Suggestions for items of interest are also encouraged. war-of-worlds Contact: war-worlds-request@panarthea.ebay.sun.com (Steven Grimm) Purpose: A mailing list for fans of Paramount's syndicated science-fiction show "War Of the Worlds." wildnet Contact: dvinci!ejw --or-- woodsworth@sask.bitnet (Eric Woodsworth) Purpose: This list is concerned with computing and statistics in fisheries and wildlife biology. windsurfing Contact: windsurfing-request@gallium.uucp ...uunet!philabs!crpmks!gallium!windsurfing-request ...uunet!hsi!stpstn!gaboon!crpmks!gallium!windsurfing-request Purpose: The windsurfing mailing list serves as a discussion forum for boardsailing enthusiasts all over the world. While non-windsurfers are welcome to join, the primary purpose is to promote the sport of windsurfing by specializing in windsurfing related topics such as equipment, technique, sailing sites, weather, the windsurf industry, etc. We welcome you to join and share your windsurfing experiences and thoughts. The list is non-moderated and your articles will circulate to everyone who joins. x-ada Contact: x-ada-request@expo.lcs.mit.edu Purpose: to discuss the interfaces and bindings for an Ada interface to the X window system. XGKS Contact: xgks-request@unidata.ucar.edu (Steve Emmerson) Purpose: A mailing-list for the maintenance, enhancement, and evolution of the XGKS package, created by the University of Illinois under contract with IBM and distributed as part of X11R4. The XGKS package is a full 2C GKS implementation and allows GKS applications to operate in an X Window System environment. Yiddish Contact: dave@lsuc.on.ca -or- lsuc!dave (Dave Sherman) Purpose: articles, jokes, etc. in transliterated Yiddish, and discussion of Yiddish language and culture (in English). Some familiarity with the language is required to understand most of the messages. Z-cars Contact: rsiatl!z-car-request (John De Armond) Purpose:The Z-car mailing list operates for the benefit of those interested in Datsun/Nissan Z cars. The interest base is primarily for the original Z, though all discussion regarding the Z line of cars is welcome. zeppelin Contact: zeppelin-request@topaz.rutgers.edu (Michael John Negron, Jr.) Purpose: For fans of the rock group Led Zeppelin. zilog Contact: ...!cbmvax!mail-zilog-request Purpose: A self-help group to provide communications among Zilog users. Topics include problems with Zeus, fixes, portability problems, availability of ported software and exchange of programs on Zilog compatible media. Open to both end users and systems houses, but all should be able to cope with the phrase Zilog Brain Damage with some degree of equanimity. -- Gene Spafford NSF/Purdue/U of Florida Software Engineering Research Center, Dept. of Computer Sciences, Purdue University, W. Lafayette IN 47907-2004 Internet: spaf@cs.purdue.edu uucp: ...!{decwrl,gatech,ucbvax}!purdue!spaf