EWTILENI@pucc.Princeton.EDU (Eric Tilenius) (01/09/88)
An older version of this guide was sent out to the charter subscribers of
the CoCo mailing list. This is the latest revision, and will tell you all
about the list, including its purpose, how to join, how to contribute, etc.
Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested.
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Welcome to the mailing list COCO! This file will give you information
about the list and how to use it... keep it as a reference guide.
1. PURPOSE OF THE LIST: COCO is a list that gives people on BITNET, ARPA,
and some of UUCP a chance to discuss anything they wish related to any model
of the Tandy Color Computer.
Some of the topics discussed on CoCo are: The Tandy Color Computer 3, and
CoCo 1, and 2, OS-9 (Level I and Level II), 6809 programming, hardware,
software reviews, source code exchange (public domain only), tips, hints,
questions, rumors, and more!
2. RESTRICTIONS: This is an open list, and is not edited. Anything you post
will be sent out automatically to everyone subscribed to the list.
The list is open to everyone, provided they behave properly. You are
encouraged to post it it however - active users make a mailing list more
interesting for everyone!
3. HOW TO ACCESS THE LIST: To subscribe, send mail to the moderator at the
following address: ewtileni@pucc.BITNET -- or -- ewtileni@pucc.Princeton.EDU
NOTE: This list is run off of LISTSERV@PUCC.BITNET, so you can
send automatic commands to the ListServ processor to control your list
actions - you need not go through the moderator. For more information, send
MAIL to ListServ@PUCC.BITNET -- or -- ListServ@pucc.Princeton.EDU
Each line of your message will be treated as a command. Some commands to
get you started are:
HELP - Sends you a Help Menu
REGISTER Your Real Name - Registers your full name (not ID!)
SUBSCRIBE COCO Your Real Name - Signs you up to list COCO
UNSUBSCRIBE COCO - Removes you from the list
REVIEW COCO - Reviews members & status of the list
INFO ? - Lists LISTSERV information available
You will receive confirmation from ListServ for any commands you send.
Note that it is not necessary to send ListServ your userid or node. It
will get that information from the mail header.
BITNET users should have no trouble sending MAIL to ListServ (just
remember - one command per line, and no garbage - this is a program).
ARPA and UUCP users should be able to talk to ListServ as well, but
if you can't (ie. you've waited for days and no response), and want
a file or action to be taken, contact the list moderator.
4. SENDING MESSAGES/USING THE LIST:
Once you are subscribed to list COCO, you can begin to partake in the
fun and information available. To send messages and files to everyone on
the list. To do this, send a mail message with what you wish to send to:
CoCo@pucc.BITNET
CoCo@pucc.Princeton.EDU
CoCo%pucc.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu
"CoCo" is not a person, nor is it a program. It is the list itself, your
gateway to everyone who subscribes to the list. You can also REPLY to any
messages you get from the list. Your replies should go automatically to
CoCo, and thus to everyone on the list.
As mentioned before, we encourage you to post messages on ANY topic that
interests you to CoCo - and to reply to other user's messages.
5. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS:
As the moderator/owner of the list, I'll be glad to help you out if you
are having trouble, but please give it a go on your own first.
You can contact me at:
ewtileni@pucc.BITNET
ewtileni@pucc.Princeton.EDU
ewtileni%pucc.Bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu
6. SPECIAL NOTE TO UUCP USERS:
The UUCP gateway here is unreliable. If you find you are not getting
a response from the list, send me a message with a path, giving a nearyby
ARPA or BITNET node. (For instance: moss!yoursite!yourname@RUTGERS.EDU - in
this case, Rutgers can be used for your articles, and they should get there
fine.)
HAPPY HACKING! Enjoy the information and people who are on COCO!
- ERIC - * Another proud CoCo 3 user * ______________
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