NoOp wrote: > > On 07/27/2009 04:51 PM, Ian wrote: > > > > >> >> I belong to a few lists, but I didn't think this was a list. I follow >> >> it on usenet via gmane. I wasn't aware that it was accessible both >> >> ways. Since you state I am subscribed to the list, I probably >> >> subscribed some time ago and am on some type of "no mail" option. I >> >> only use open office when I have a semester that has classes where a lot >> >> of paper writing is required. >> >> >> >> So tell me, what is the difference between sending an email to: >> >> [email protected] and posting a message to usenet >> >> gmane.comp.openoffice.questions ? >> >> >> >> Ian >> >> > > > > Ummm... this *is* a list, and gmane.org provides nntp (usenet) access > > for *lists*: > > > > http://gmane.org/about.php > > <quote> > > This is what Gmane offers. Mailing lists are funneled into news groups. > > This isn't a new idea; several mail-to-news gateways exist. What's new This reply reminds me of The Church Lady from Saturday Night Live's Church Chat series of skits. She always interviewed her guests with a pompous and condescending attitude. It may have not been intended as such, but from this end here, this reply sure seems rather condescending. Obviously, technology has blurred the lines between a usenet newsgroup and a mailing list. Perhaps not the best analogy but similar to the difference between a "newsreader" and an "email" program.
I had no idea certain lists were also available via usenet. I guess it is true - you do learn something new every day! --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
