Reading Archives of List messages

Q1: How do I set up my computer to read archives of lists?

There are 2 methods :

A:  Click on the link for the appropriate list below

OR

B: Setup your computer to use the newsgroups

Q2: What is the difference between each type of archive ?

 The built in archives such as http://www.edulists.com.au/pipermail/ipm allow a search of message headers for a single month only. The newsreader allows a full search of keyword, author and other message details going back to the first message posted on the list. Therefore the newsreader provides a more comprehensive search facility to track down almost any word ever posted during the total life of the list.

Q3:  Ok the newsreader looks good, how do I set it up  ?

1. You will need a news reader client, for example Outlook Express, Netscape Mail , WinVN, Free Agent and others.
Some or all of the settings you may require to enter are : 

                                                           Display Name --- your name (no aliases and no masquerading please)

                                                           Email address  --- exactly as subscribed to the mailing list ( no aliases )

                                                           NNTP Server   ---- news.edulists.com.au   

                                                           Yes ----- to my server requires me to log on . NB.  Username (fhc2002z)  and Password ( fhc9876z)

                                                            No ----  to Log on using Secure Password Authentication

2. Once the news reader is started, it will ask if you want a list of newsgroups. Answer yes and proceed to load the newsgroups. For each one you are a member of, select and click subscribe. News groups mirror the names of the lists eg.                                                                      

3. By clicking or double clicking on the newsgroup name, you will now be able to see all messages in a threaded discussion. You may need to sort in reverse order of date to view most recent first. If you haven't saved the password in your setup you will be asked for it, otherwise you will go into the newsgroup without a password request. This still authenticates you, but through the saved information.

4. Some newsreaders only download a fixed number of messages, for example Outlook Express defaults to 300 new messages at one time. You can turn this off to receive ALL messages or you will need to adjust this number to your own requirements.

5. Once you read the thread or message of interest you can write back to the list through the newsreader interface. If you are not a member of the list your message will not appear. 

6. The newsreader interface will also act as an archival facility so threads revisited can be perused before they are reactivated. 

7. Thereafter you will be able to retain access to your mailing list interface through your normal email account and reader and also maintain full access through the news reader interface.