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    Purpose: The Filmmakers' Mailing List deals with all aspects of
    motion picture production, with an emphasis on technical issues.
    Heavily stressed are construction and design issues for those
    working on tight budgets.  It should be emphasized that the subject
    is film, and not video.

firearms
    Contact: [e-mail] (Karl Kleinpaste)

    Purpose: The mailing list firearms has been created to provide
    an environment in which sportsmen can discuss issues of concern to
    them.  Topics include but are not limited to hunting, firearms
    safety, legal issues, reloading tips, maintenance suggestions,
    target shooting, and dissemination of general info. Anyone is
    welcome to join -- note that we do NOT intend to discuss the merits
    of gun control.

flamingo
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The list is for unmoderated discussion among fans of the
    series "Parker Lewis" (formerly "Parker Lewis Can't Lose") on the
    Fox television network.  It is available both as a mail reflector
    and as a digest.  The two formats distribute the same material;
    please state your preference when you subscribe.

flashlife
    Contact: [e-mail] (Carl Rigney)

    A mailing list for GMs of Shadowrun and other cyberpunk
    roleplaying games to discuss rules, scenarios, ask questions,
    make up answers, and similar fasfax.

Flat-Fields
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of Bauhaus and the groups that came out of it.
    Also Gothic/Death Rock in general.

FM-10
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: To talk about modifications, enhancements, and uses of the
    Ramsey FM-10, other BA-1404 based FM Stereo broadcasters, also some
    discussion of the FM pirate radio.

folk-dancing
    Contact: [e-mail]    (Terry J. Wood)
         [e-mail]

    Purpose: Any discussion of FOLK dancing. Areas of dance would
    include, but not be limited to: international, contra, square,
    western square morris, cajun, and barn dancing, etc.

    Please feel free to discuss such things as touring groups,
    artists, camps, workshops, styling, equipment, recordings, and so
    on.  This mailing list also welcomes queries about where to find
    dance groups and how to get started dancing.

    Please note that the Folk Dancing Mailing List (FDML) operates in
    conjunction with the USENET newsgroup Rec.folk-dancing.  Material
    in Rec.folk-dancing appears in the FDML.  This mailing list is
    primarily for people who can not (or do not wish to) receive
    USENET.

    When subscribing to the FDML, please include several computer mail
    addresses AND a postal mail address (or phone number) as a last
    resort.

FoxPro
    Contact: [e-mail] (Dave Shevett)

    Purpose: Conversations relating to the FoxPro database system
    under PCDOS.  Versions 1.02 and the new 2.0 system discussed.

framers
    Contact: [e-mail] (Mark Lawrence)

    Purpose: Framers is a users forum for sharing of experiences
    and information about the FrameMaker desktop publishing package
    from Frame Technology.

freaks
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: A list which talks about Marillion and related rock groups.
    To subscribe send a message containing:
    subscribe freaks My Real Name

fsp-discussion
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of the new FSP protocol.  FSP is a set of
    programs that implements a public-access archive similar to an
    anonymous-FTP archive.  The difference is that FSP is
    connection-less and virtually state-less.  This list is open
    for everybody.

fsuucp
    Contact: [e-mail] (Christopher J. Ambler)

    Purpose: The FSUUCP mailing list is for the discussion, bug
    hunting, feature proposing, and announcements of the availability
    and release dates of FSUUCP, an MSDOS UUCP/mail/news package.
    FSUUCP is shareware, and includes uucico/uuxqt (with support for
    rmail and rnews (single, batched and compressed batch)), as well
    as readnews, postnews, mail, expire, uuq, uusnap, uulog, and a
    host of utilities.

funky-music
    Contact: [e-mail] (George Zipperlen) -or-
      ...!rutgers!super.upenn.edu!apollo.lap.upenn.edu!funky-music-request

    Purpose: The funky-music mailing list is for the discussion of funk
    music, as well as rap, hip-hop, soul, r&b, and related varieties.
    Discussions of zydeco, reggae, salsa, soca, and similar gutsy
    street music are also welcome.

    Funk music is based on the rhythmic innovations pioneered by James
    Brown.  Other notable artists in the genre are Parliament,
    Funkadelic, War, Earth Wind and Fire, the Meters, and Mandrill.

    Funky music has a dance-able beat to it, a soulful feel, and an
    underlying intelligence.  All the varieties of music mentioned
    above, are funky.

fuzzy-ramblings
    Contact: [e-mail] (Robert Earl)

    Purpose: Discussion of the British girl group "We've Got a
    Fuzzbox and We're Going to Use It!!!".

gender
    Contact: [e-mail] (Eric Garrison)

    Purpose: Mail.gender is a list created for the purpose of
    discussing gender issues.  The intent is to provide an open-minded
    forum for discussion of gender stereotypes vs. individuality,
    gender roles and particularly how people can get beyond these
    restrictions.  Any related topic is fair game: I won't presume
    to dictate the subject matter of the list, I want everyone on the
    list to do that.  Anonymous "posting" is available.

    To join, mail [e-mail] with "add me mail.gender" in
    the subject line.

glove-list
    Contact:  (machine) [e-mail]
              (human)   [e-mail] (J. Eric Townsend)

    Purpose: Discussion of the Nintendo PowerGlove, a < $100 dataglove
    available on the remaindered racks of Toys 'R Us and other big
    toy stores.
    To subscribe, send email to [e-mail] with a
    *body* of "subscribe glove-list  your_full_name".

godlygraphics
    Contact: [e-mail] (Steve Brailsford)

    Purpose: The godlygraphics mailing list is for the discussion of
    Christian uses of computer graphics and animations, especially
    using the Amiga computer, and for related trading of ideas, objects,
    images, and even joint projects, such as the design of a Christian
    computer game.
    The possibilities for innovative uses of computer graphics,
    animations, multimedia applications and video productions in support
    of various Christian ministries and other endeavors are WIDE OPEN.
    What better use of your technical skills or creative talents than to
    serve the One who gave them to you?  Any interested or curious
    Christian is welcome to join.

golden
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: A mailing list for Golden Retriever enthusiasts.  Suitable
    topics include questions and answers regarding the Golden Retriever
    breed in general, news bits, article summaries, discussions of
    particular lines and breeders, shows, activities (CCI, therapy dogs,
    guide dogs), show bragging, summaries of local GR club activities
    or newsletters, other items which might be too Golden-introverted
    for rec.pets.dogs, cooperation on a breed specific FAQ for r.p.d, etc.

gnu-manual
    Contact:
        internet: [e-mail]
        usenet:   uiucdcs!gnu-manual

    Purpose: "gnu-manual" members are volunteers who write, proofread,
    and comment on documents for a GNU Emacs Lisp programmers' manual.

GRASS
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The GRASS (Generic Religions and Secret Societies)
    mailing list is a forum for the development of religions and
    secret societies for use in role-playing games. Both real-world
    and fictional religions and secret societies are covered. GRASS is
    an erratic volume, high signal-to-noise, mailing list.

    To subscribe, send mail to the CONTACT address with a subject of
    SUBSCRIBE Charlie Bucket. (Use your own name instead of Charlie's
    though!)

grunge-l
    Contact: [e-mail]  (Jon Hilgreen)

    Purpose: This list is intended for the discussion of any and
    all topics related to the form of music known as "grunge rock"
    (not just Seattle-based or Sub Pop bands).  It is an open,
    unmoderated list with a frequently high level of traffic.

    As a general guideline, the following talk is encouraged:

    * Recording/concert reviews and recommendations.
    * Band tour dates.
    * Local scene reviews adn news.
    * Record store and mail-order company recommendations.
    * Nose-picking techniques.
    * Interviews and articles, original or otherwise.
    * Quotes, band gossip, and insider information.
    * Anything else one would typically find in a music magazine.

    People who find "adult language and references" offensive will
    not want to join this list.  It is also a good idea to read the
    grunge list with an extra dose of patience, perverse humor, and
    sarcasm.

    To subscribe, send a message containing
    'subscribe grunge-l <complete real name>'

    to LISTSERV@UBVM (Bitnet) *or* [e-mail] (Internet)

GSP-List
    Contact: [e-mail] (David W. Rankin, Jr.)
         or  [e-mail]
         or  {uunet, gatech, rutgers}!ukma!gsp-list-request

    Purpose: To allow "alumni" (as defined by the GSPAA) of the
    Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program to participate in intellectual
    discussions on various topics, while also promoting the spirit of
    "community" fostered by GSP.  The list maintainer requests that
    only GSPeople request to join the list, and that when they do, they
    send at least 2 good Email addresses (if possible) and the year
    and campus at which they attended GSP.

gug-sysadmins
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Distributions of rumors, bugfixes and work-arounds
    concerning the CAD-Tool genesil and related tools to members of
    the Eurochip project and other interested parties.

Gunk'l'dunk
    Contact: [e-mail] (Jeremy York)

     Purpose : A forum for discussing and promoting _Tales_of_the_
    _Beanworld_, an unusual black and white comic published by Eclipse
    comics.  It is a moderated newsletter that occasionally receives
    input from the creator of the Beanworld, Larry Marder.

gymn
    Contact: [e-mail] (Robyn Kozierok)

    Purpose: For the discussion of all aspects of gymnastics.

handicap
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose:  The Handicap Digest provides an information/discussion
    exchange for issues dealing with the physically/mentally
    handicapped.  Topics include, but are not limited to: medical,
    education, legal, technological aids and the handicapped in
    society.

    Note: The articles from the Handicap Digest are also posted in the
    Usenet Newsgroup, "misc.handicap".

hang-gliding
    Contact: [e-mail] (Galen Hekhuis)

    Purpose: Topics covering all aspects of hang-gliding and ballooning,
    for ultra-light and lighter-than-air enthusiasts.

Harleys
    Contact: [e-mail] (Ken Dykes)
             -or-  [e-mail]
             -or-  uunet!thinkage!harley-request

    Purpose: discussion about the bikes, politics, lifestyles, and
    anything else of interest to Harley-Davidson lovers.

hey-joe
    Contact: [e-mail] (Joel Abbott)

    Purpose: Discussion and worship of Jimi Hendrix and his music.
    Although Jimi has been dead for about 2 decades, we feel that
    his music is still worthy to be recognized.  Prerequisite to
    joining:  appreciation for his music.

Holocaust Information
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The Holocaust Information list is devoted to Holocaust
    research, and to the refutation of those who deny the event.  It
    is currently an unmoderated, public list, but I reserve the right
    to change status to private/moderated if the need arises.

    Topics within the scope of the list include: World-wide racial
    supremacy organizations and activities, world-wide neo-nazi
    organizations and activities, Holocaust denial via electronic
    networking, including but not limited to FidoNet, UseNet, InterNet,
    Prodigy, GEnie, CompuServe, etc., and the notification all list
    members when a new bulletin board, fax forwarding, or voice-mail
    organization is identified as representing the views of the
    various organizations noted above, including The Institute for
    Historical Review (IHR), Christian Identity, Aryan Nation,
    America First Committee, Liberty Lobby and activities of well-
    known folks like Willy Carto, David Irving, and many, many others.

    To subscribe to the list, send the following command to:

    [e-mail]

    in the form:

    subscribe hlist firstname lastname
    Example: subscribe hlist ken mcvay

    If you do not receive confirmation from the server within 24
    hours, please let me know and I will add you to the list manually.

homebrew
    Contact: [e-mail]
          or ...!hplabs!hpfcmr!homebrew-request (Rob Gardner)

    Purpose: Forum on Beer, homebrewing, and related issues. Though
    mainly intended for discussion of beer making, also welcome are
    discussions on making cider, mead, wine, or any other fermented
    (but not distilled) beverage. Beginners are welcomed as well
    as experienced brewers.

home-ed
    Contact: [e-mail] (David Mankins)

    Purpose: This mailing list is for the discussion of all aspects
    and methods of home education.  These include the "unschooling"
    approach, curricula-based home-schooling, and others.  The list
    is currently unmoderated and welcomes everyone interested in
    educating their children at home, whatever the reasons.

horse
    Contact: [e-mail] (David C. Kovar)

    Purpose: Discussion of things equestrian.  Horse enthusiasts of
    all disciplines and levels of experience are welcome.  Articles
    are distributed periodically in digest format, and also appear
    individually in the Usenet newsgroup "rec.equestrian".

hotrod
    Contact: [e-mail]
    Include on the Subject: line the keyword "subscribe" and a
    return path to your site.

    Purpose: The mailing list [e-mail] is chartered to provide
    a forum for people interested in high performance vehicles to
    exchange ideas and discuss topics of current interest.  This list
    is chartered as broadly as possible consistent with noise supression.
    Explicitly acceptable is any discussion regarding increasing the
    performance of any vehicle with more than three wheels.

huskers
    Contact: [e-mail] (Michael Nolan)

    Purpose: this lists provides coverage of University of Nebraska
    sports.  The major in-season sports (football, basketball) will
    likely make up the majority of posts, but other sports are likely
    to be mentioned from time to time, depending on the interest.
    Other items likely to be of interest to NU alums or Cornhusker
    fans may also appear.

hyperami
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: For informal product discussion and mutual assistance
    concerning AmigaVision, CanDo, DeluxeVideo III, Director 2,
    Foundation, Hyperbook, InterActor, PILOT, ShowMaker, TACL,
    Thinker, and VIVA.

    To join, send a mail request to [e-mail] and
    give a one-line message asking "subscribe hyperami."

    This list is separate from the Usenet newsgroup comp.sys.amiaga.
    multimedia but material from the list may occasionally be posted
    to the newsgroup.

hyperbole
hyperbole-announce
    Contact: [e-mail] (Bob Weiner)
    Use the following format on your Subject: line to execute requests,
    where you substitute your own values for the <> delimited items
    (include the period at the end of the line).

    Subject: Add <firstname-lastname> '<' <user>@<domain> '>' to
    <mail-list-name-without-domain>.
    For example: Subject: Add Joe Smith <[e-mail]> to hyperbole.

    Purpose: Hyperbole is for discussion of the Hyperbole systems and the
    related topics of hypertext and information retrieval.

    Hyperbole-announce announces new releases and bug fixes for
    Hyperbole.  Anyone on hyperbole is automatically subscribed to
    hyperbole-announce., so you should request subscription to only
    one of the two lists.

    Hyperbole is a flexible hypertext manager developed at Brown
    University that sits atop of GNU Emacs and provides efficient
    point-and-click information access and full customizability in GNU
    Emacs Lisp.  Hyperbole allows hypertext buttons to be embedded within
    unstructured and structured files, mail messages and news articles.
    It also provides point-and-click access to ftp archives, Wide Area
    Information Servers (WAIS), and the World-Wide Web (WWW) hypertext
    system.

IB
    Contact: [e-mail] (Dr. Steve Hreha)

    Purpose: To provice a forum for teachers, IB coordinators and
    administrators involved wtih the International Baccalaureate
    Diploma Program.  Discussion of all aspects of the IB program
    is welcome.

IBDlist
    Contact: [e-mail] (Thomas Lapp) --or--
             ...!udel!mvac23!IBDlist-request

    Purpose: IBDlist is a moderated mailing list which discusses all
    aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, with particular emphasis
    on Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Anyone with an
    interest in these diseases, whether direct or indirect is welcome.
    This list will also act as a clearinghouse for information and
    discussion of current treatments, research, and other information
    related to IBDs.  This list is open to any interested party and is
    not restricted to those with a direct link to IBD.

iclinfo
    Contact: {obdient,tfd}!tons61!iclinfo

    Purpose: To update and relay information regarding the CCI/ICL
    processors.  Including information on product updates, product
    problems, service problems and information, system options, and
    information on CCI/ICL from "off-line" sources.....(i.e. Inside
    "scoops" direct from "hidden" CCI/ICL sources.

IDOL
    Contact: [e-mail] (David Talmage)

    Purpose: The idol-group is an unmoderated mailing list for people
    interested in the Idol language.  Idol, an "Icon-derived object
    language," is "an object-oriented extension and environment for
    the Icon programming language." The idol-group is a forum for
    discussing Idol programming, object-oriented programming, and Idol
    implementation issues.  It is also a place to exchange Idol
    classes and programs, contributing to the library of useful Idol
    code.

immune
    Contact: [e-mail] (Cyndi Norman)

    Purpose: A support group for people with immune-system breakdowns
    (and their symptoms) such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus,
    Candida, Hypoglycemia, Multiple Allergies, Learning Disabilities,
    etc, and their SO's, medical caretakers, etc.  The group is
    unmoderated and open to anyone anywhere in the world (no arguments
    about whether or not these disabilities exist).

improv
    Contact: [e-mail] (Timothy Reed)

    Purpose: Questions, comments, and bug-reports relating to the
    Improv spreadsheet for NeXTSTEP and Windows, published by Lotus
    Corp.  Some mail includes attachments that may be read with mail
    readers compatible with the NexT Computer's NeXTmail format.

impulse
    Contact: [e-mail]  (Kevin Braunsdorf)

    Purpose: A low-volume list for users of the LPC Mpulse line of
    computers.  The moderator does filter and journalize submissions.

info-aids
    Contact: [e-mail]    --or--
         {pacbell,apple,hoptoad,ucbvax}!well!rainbow!info-aids  (Ken Davis)

    Purpose: to act as a clearinghouse for information, and discussion
    about AIDS, including alternative treatments, political
    implications, etc.   Exchanges files with [e-mail].
    Open to anyone with the time and inclination to participate.
    Mailing list will be confidential and known only to the members.
    Anonymous postings will be accepted.  (See also "aids" mailing list)

info-altos
    Contact: [e-mail]  (Jim O'Connor & Mike Johnson)

    Purpose: Information and discussion about Altos computers.

info-ccc
    Contact: uunet!xurilka!info-ccc-request (Luigi Perrotta)

    Purpose: The info-ccc mailing list will be devoted to the
    Concurrent C and Concurrent C++ programming languages.  However,
    discussions can be anything relevant to concurrent programming.

info-encore
    Contact: [e-mail]    --or--
         [e-mail]      (Dan Burrows)

    Purpose: Mailing list for discussion of issues involving hardware
    and software issues of Encore computers and ethernet terminal
    servers.

    This mailing list is also gatewayed into the inet list,
    comp.sys.encore

info-fortune
    Contact: [e-mail] (Thomas Krueger)

    Purpose: This mailing list is for users of UNIX based
    microcomputers produced by Fortune Systems. Any subject pertaining
    to Fortune computers is allowed.

info-gnu
    Contact:
        [e-mail]    --or--
        ucbvax!prep.ai.mit.edu!info-gnu-request

    Purpose: to distribute progress reports on the GNU Project, headed
    by Richard Stallman, and to ask members for various kinds of help.
    The list is gated both ways with the alternative newsgroup
    "gnu.announce," and is filtered (weakly moderated) by Leonard H.
    Tower Jr.  GNU, which stands for Gnu's Not Unix, is the name for a
    complete Unix-compatible software system whose sources can be given
    away free to everyone.  Major parts have already been written;
    major parts still remain undone.  Project GNU has additional
    mailing lists to distribute information about specific GNU
    programs, and to report bugs in them.  Contact us at the above
    address for details.

info-high-audio
    Contact: [e-mail] (Thomas Krueger)

    Purpose: This list is for the exchange of subjective comments about
    high end audio equipment and modifications performed to high end
    pieces.  Techniques used to modify equipment, especially, but not
    limited to, vacuum tube electronics are exchanged. Some comments
    may be subjective or intuitive and may not yet have a measurable
    basis. Other topics of discussion include turntables, arms and
    cartridges; preamplifiers, headamps and cartridge matching;
    speakers, amplifiers and matching; placement of speakers, and room
    treatments. Any comments that prevent an open exchange of ideas and
    techniques are not encouraged.

    Archives of projects will be maintained on csd4.csd.uwm.edu and
    available via anonymous ftp.  Info-High-Audio is bi-directionally
    gatewayed with the USENET newsgroup rec.audio.high-end.

info-honda
    Contact: [e-mail] (Rich Wales)

    Purpose: Discussion of Honda and Acura automobiles.

info-ingres
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose:  To discuss the commercial version of Ingres.

Info-PGP
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of Phil Zimmerman & Co.'s Pretty Good Privacy
    (PGP) public key encrption program for MS-DOS, Unix, SPARC, VMS,
    Atari, Amiga, and other platforms.  Mirror of alt.security.pgp and
    related articles on sci.crypt.

info-prime
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: INFO-PRIME is the discussion group/mailing list for users
    and administrators of Prime Computer equipment: 50-series (PRIMOS)
    and EXL series (Unix).  This mailing list is gatewayed to the Usenet
    newsgroup comp.sys.prime.

info-solbourne
    Contact: [e-mail]  (Paul Graham)

    Purpose:  Discussions & info about Solbourne computers.

info-stratus
    Contact: [e-mail] (Richard Shuford)

    Purpose: This electronic mailing list is a user-centered and
    user-conducted forum for discussing the fault-tolerant machines
    produced by Stratus Computer Corporation and also their cousins,
    the IBM System/88 and Olivetti CPS-32.

    Info-Stratus is not intended to replace the vendor-provided
    support channels but to complement them.  Subscribers to
    Info-Stratus will exchange technical information and tap the
    collective experience of a host of other professionals who use or
    develop software on Stratus- architecture systems, or who
    configure and maintain hardware in the Stratus environment.

info-tahoe
    Contact:    [e-mail]  --or--
        uwm!info-tahoe-request   (Jim Lowe)

    Purpose: Discussions pertaining to the Tahoe type of CPU.  These
    include the CCI Power 6/32, the Harris HCX/7, and the Sperry 7000
    series computers.

    The info-tahoe mailing list is set up as a mail reflector.

    This mailing list is also gatewayed into the inet list,
    comp.sys.tahoe

info-vm
    Contact: [e-mail] (Kyle Jones, and others)

    Purpose: Discussion and information exchange about the VM mail
    reader, which runs under GNU Emacs.

informix-list
    Contact:  [e-mail]  (Walt Hultgren)

    Purpose: An unmoderated list for the discussion of Informix
    software and related subjects.  Topics include all Informix
    offerings, from C-ISAM to WingZ, plus third-party products.
    Membership is open to anyone, including end-users, vendors and
    employees of Informix Software, Inc.  An optional gateway service
    of Informix-related articles from comp.databases is offered.  Not
    affiliated with Informix Software, Inc.

interest-groups
    Contact: nnsc.nsf.net (128.89.1.178)

    Purpose: There is a document, "interest-groups", that can be
    obtained by anonymous ftp from nnsc.nsf.net.  The document contains
    a listing of many of the current mailing lists.

International Trade & Commerce
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussions of International Trade, Commerce and the global
    economy including postings of company profiles, trade leads and
    topics pertaining to entrepreneurial ventures.

Internet Radio Journal
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The Internet Radio Journal is both a repeater for the
    newsgroup rec.radio.broadcasting and on occasion, carries independent
    material as well.  The list is mailed as news warrants, and covers any
    subject related to domestic radio broadcasting.  Domestic in this case,
    refers to radio which is broadcast primarily for reception within
    the same country from which is originates.  The newsgroup and mailing
    list are international and frequently cover matters pertaining to
    nations other than the USA or in North America.  Any subject pertaining
    to the group's charter is encouraged, including but not limited to:
    programming, engineering and technical matters, new trends in the
    field, laws and regulations, DX'ing, pirate radio, community and
    public radio, and much more.  Subscriptions are open to anyone who
    desires one and has an Internet-compatible e-mail account.  Individuals
    and non-commercial systems are eligible.

InterText
    Contact: [e-mail] (Jason Snell)

    Purpose: InterText is a bi-monthly fiction magazine with over
    1000 subscribers worldwide.  InterText publishes in two formats:
    straight ASCII and PostScript (for Postscript compatible laser
    printers).  For more information, to ask about subscribing, or for
    submission guidelines, maili [e-mail].  Back
    issues may be FTPed from network.ucsd.edu, in the /intertext
    directory.