Basic steps on how to get in and out of DIRECT-L.

Shamelessly modified from an alternate version on Director Web.

If your browser and/or email package support enhanced mailto links, you can simply click on the links below and have your email package automatically provide the correct commands for you.

How do I subscribe to DIRECT-L?

Send (in the body of a message): SUBSCRIBE DIRECT-L FirstName LastName
Don't include a Subject header.

To: listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu

What is the difference between listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu and DIRECT-L@uafsysb.uark.edu?

The first email address is where commands to the listserv software is sent. If you want to change your settings, get info about the list or unsubscribe then you send the commands to that address.

The second address is where mail for the list is sent. Sending commands (like SIGNOFF) to the second address will only annoy people and not result in your command being processed.

How do I unsubscribe from DIRECT-L?

Send: SIGNOFF DIRECT-L To: listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu

What's a DIGEST?

A digest is a complitation of the days mail messages to the list. Instead og getting 100+ messgaes a day, with the digest you get one (or more depending on the volume of mail).

How do I get a DIGEST sent to me?

Send (in the body of a message): SET DIRECT-L DIGEST
To: listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu

Why don't I see my postings to DIRECT-L?

You don't receive copies of your own postings by default when you subscribe to the list. Don't re-post simply because you don't see your own posting.

To get copies of your own postings, send: SET DIRECT-L REPRO
To: listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu

How do I get all the commands that the DIRECT-L listserv can respond to?

Send: INFO REFCARD To: listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu