Re: FVWM: mailing-list(s) upgrades

From: Phil Stracchino <alaric_at_caerllewys.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 01:19:23 -0400

On Wed, Jun 18, 2003 at 08:48:34PM -0700, Nadim Shaikli wrote:
> Well with fvwm being 10 years young, I would like to suggest that the
> mailing-lists be upgraded (to coincide with the occasion) -
>
> 1. obfuscate/hide email addresses (we all get enough spam as is and
> there is no sense in making it easy for those bots to collect
> every poster's valid email address).

If you're going to upgrade the lists (not saying you are, just
responding to the suggestion), I'd suggest switching from Majordomo to
Mailman. It's faster, more featureful, a lot more secure, and has
built-in address hiding already.

(Is Majordomo even maintained any more?)

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