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Tips and tricks on the
use of Internet 
for diplomats in Geneva
by Stefano Baldi |  |  | 
 
  Distribution Lists (Listserv)
A Listserv can be a public or private electronic mailing list. People "subscribe" to , or 
"unsubscribe" 
from, a listserv by asking that their E-Mail addresses be added or deleted from the mailing list. 
Restrictions can be applyed by the owner of the list concerning the rights to send or receive 
messages Listserv is an easy and cheap way of sending one notice to many different people on many 
different computer systems. 
Listservs are one of the more popular ways to quickly disseminate information, share opinions, and 
get advice through the Internet. When you subscribe to a listserv you will get a copy of every 
message sent to the list in your electronic mailbox. You will also have the ability to send your 
messages to all other subscribers by sending them to one, central address for quick, electronic 
distribution to everyone on the list.  Top of Page
 
 Please send your comments to Stefano Baldi. This document was updated 31/01/99.
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