Then you have probably missed the previous conversations. Check them out.
KM On 1/31/06, Emanuel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I really and sincerely see no need for an extra email list to discuss what > already is discussed in the distribution list. More junk mail to an already > busy monitor. > Emanuel Winocur [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Adrian Macneil > To: Distro-Dev > Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:35 PM > Subject: [distro-dev] Distro-Dev Google Group > > Hi all who follow the distribution dev mailing list. > > After recent discussions about some users wanting a more forum-based > approach to the mailing list, a google group has been set up. This allows > the discussions to be followed from the website or in the form of a > traditional mailing list. > The group can be viewed (and joined) at > http://groups.google.com/group/openofficeorg-distro-dev/ > Please feel free to join the group, have a look around, and post your > comments and opinion in this thread. At the moment this group is not > intended to replace the distro-dev mailing list, it is merely a trial. Also, > threads regarding new mirrors or updates to existing ones should remain on > this mailing list. (The google group only accepts mail from existing > members, whereas this mailing list often serves as an email address where > new site admins send queries/information) > > Advantages of the google group I can see: > * Members can follow the discussions as a forum, mailing list, or both. > * Posts are only accepted from registered members of the group (no spam) > * Past archives can easily be searched > > Disadvantages: > * Members must sign up for a google account (reasonably easy, requires only > email address & password) > * Helping google to conquer the world > * Silly google text ads down the side if group is viewed as a forum > (although these are not half as annoying as most banner ads) > > Please post your comments and whether or not you would like this to become > the main distro-dev communication platform. > > Cheers, > Adrian > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
