Chris Jones wrote: > Well, I certainly don't think that a web interface designed to meet the > needs of the entire population can compare with the MUA setup that I and > many others like myself painstakingly configured over the years to meet > their own particular needs and preferences. > > Mailing lists are intrinsically superior to forums if only because they > are accessible via an interface that empowers the user rather than > turning them into lemmings. > > CJ > Personally I prefer forums. Archives are easier to search without requiring that I have been a subscriber for a long period of time. They are accessible including all history from any net connected location, and they are easily sub-sectioned to provide an easy top level filtering of questions. I also like the ability to in-line screenshots and code snippets in formatted sections.
All of those things are harder with mailing lists. I'm quite happy with mailing lists but I find forums an easier medium for communication and I find they have a more community feel as user avatars give a great sense of who the person is or at least quick visual recognition of an individual. But I know lots of people like mailing lists, I guess it is personal preference. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Freevo-users mailing list Freevo-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freevo-users
