The previously announced move of Tango-L and Tango-A to a new server will probably happen in the next 24 hours. Here is a summary of what you should expect:
1. You may keep sending e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] until the transition actually happens. The lists will continue to function until the time of the transition and then automatically be forwarded to the new lists when the transition happens. Downtime should be a few hours at most (although subscription changes may be restricted for a little longer). 2. All subscriptions and options (including digest or no-digest options, Topics options for Tango-A, etc.) will be transferred over. So for most users, the move will be largely transparent although the appearance of messages from the list will be a little different. 3. I've created a website http://www.tango-L.com/ which, going forward, will be the official site for instructions on subscribing, usage rules, etc. All those who have information about Tango-L subscriptions on their own websites are advised to point to this page. This way, any future changes will not require updates all over the Internet but only on this page. 4. There is an area where I could use some help: There are about 70 sites (based on a Google search) that have instructions on subscribing to Tango-L and Tango-A, which will need to be modified. It is likely that many of the owners of these web sites will not realize or get around to modifying these pages, and as a result future subscribers may be lost since they won't know that the instructions have changed. If you are willing to help contact these webmasters to change their pages (I will provide recommended text) and follow up to check if it was done (and send a reminder if necessary), please contact me. When the transition is complete, I will send another e-mail to the new list address informing you of this. In the meantime, check http://www.tango-L.com/ to get a preview of the additional features and options you will have access to under Mailman. http://www.tango-L.com/ Information about tango-L and tango-A under Mailman (subscription and unsubscription, list rules, etc.). If you are already on Tango-L or Tango-A, you DO NOT have to do anything--the move will be automatic. These instructions applies for new subscribers under Mailman. http://www.tango-L.com/mailman.htm Information specific to the move from listserv to mailman. Regards, Shahrukh Merchant
