Conventionally, within an organization (such as Stanford University) messages are addressed in the form: username@host. For example:
fred@large
Addressing Within a Host
If the user has an account on the default host, i.e., the one specified in the Preferences file, then he need not specify the host name for recipients who are also on that host. Messages can be addressed in the form of the user name of an individual or the name of the group, e.g.,:
shortliffe
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Outside of Organization
To send e mail to colleagues at other organizations it is necessary to include the fully qualified address. To send e mail via the Internet, the conventional format to employ is username@host.domain, where the domain contains the name and type of organization and may include many subdivisions. Example:
robinson@eos.arc.nasa.gov
Multiple Addresses
You can list as many recipients as you like by separating each one with a comma.
Address Book
Mailstrom allows you to create your own mail distribution lists which can be used to expeditiously address message to frequently mailed recipients.
Creating a Distribution List
To create a distribution list, first select Address Book from the Windows menu. A dialogue box appears. Type in the addresses of your distribution list in the Address field (offset by commas), then type in the name of the distribution list in the Name field. Finally, click on the Add button to add the list to the selectable selections.
Using the Address Book to Address a Message
There are three different ways to use an address book distribution list:
1. Select Address Book from the Windows menu, select the list of choice, and click on the Send button. A pre-addressed mail composition window will appear. All entries in a list will appear in the To field.
2. With the Address Book open, drag a distribution list from the Address Book and drop it in an address field of a composition window.
3. In a composition window, simply type in an address field the name of the distribution list. Upon sending, the list will be expanded. If you wish to see the list expanded, you may view this in the Status Window.
Finger
Mailstrom provides the finger facility to get information (plan files) about users. Finger can also be used to expand mailing lists. From the Edit menu, select Finger (Command-L).
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