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Subject: Publicly Accessible Mailing Lists, Part 4/8
Newsgroups: news.lists,news.announce.newusers,news.answers
From: [e-mail] (Stephanie da Silva)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 02:49:28 GMT

Archive-name: mail/mailing-lists/part4


[This is the fourth of eight articles on mailing lists.]

GAELIC-L
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: A multi-disciplinary discussion list set up to facilitate
    the exchange of news, views, information in  Scottish Gaelic, Irish
    and Manx. Read on for instructions in Scottish Gaelic (SG) Irish (IG)
    and Manx (MG).

    Listserver:
      [e-mail]
      [e-mail]

    To subscribe to the list, send a mail message to
      [e-mail]
    containing the single line
      SUBSCRIBE GAELIC-L <your name>
    e.g.
      SUBSCRIBE GAELIC-L John MacLeod
    and you will be automatically added by the computer which runs
    GAELIC-L.

    For questions, contact:
      [e-mail] (Marion Gunn)
      [e-mail] (Caoimhi/n O/ Donnai/le)
      [e-mail] (Craig Cockburn)

Gateway 2000
    Contact: [e-mail] (Tod Pike)

    Purpose: A good source of information about Gateway 2000 products.  The
    Gateway 2000 Mailing List is *not* owned by Gateway 2000, Inc. of North
    Sioux City, SD.  It plus the newsgroup alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000 is
    run for and by Gateway 2000 *users*.

gaydads
    Contact: [e-mail] (Dorsie Hathaway)

    Purpose: It's a discussion list for gay/bi dads, co-dads, and
    daddy wanna-bes.It is intended to provide a supportive virtual space
    for the parenting concerns of gay men. This list is unmoderated.

    To subscribe, send a one-line message to: [e-mail]

    subscribe gaydads

    Owner: [e-mail]

GAY-LIBN
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Librarians Network.  To join the list
    and receive mailings from GAY-LIBN:
    At Bitnet nodes, send mail or an interactive message to LISTSERV@USCVM
    with the text SUB GAY-LIBN FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (no punctuation, no other
    text).
    At other nodes, send mail to [e-mail] with the text
    SUB GAY-LIBN FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (no punctuation, no other text).

GayNet
    Contact: [e-mail] (Roger B.A. Klorese)

    Purpose: This is a list about gay, lesbian and bisexual concerns
    (with a focus on college campuses), including (but not limited to)
    outreach programs, political action, AIDS education, dealing with
    school administrations, social programs, and just finding out what
    other support groups are doing.  Items of general gay/lesbian
    interest are also welcome.

    The list is not moderated.

    Subscription/unsubscription requests are managed by an automated
    server called Majordomo.

    TO SUBSCRIBE:

    Send a mail message to

    [e-mail]

    The first (not subject) line of the message should be

    subscribe gaynet

    Other administrative questions and requests should be sent
    to the e-mail address "[e-mail]".

g-bertie
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: An electronic-mail forum for news and discussion of
    anything relating to Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), the philosopher,
    writer, and peace activist.  McMaster curates the Bertrand Russell
    Archives and sponsors the Bertrand Russell Editorial Project.  Queries
    regarding progress on these enterprises are welcomed.  Membership in
    the forum is by self-selection.  Send your full email i.d., a brief
    message and preferably your name, discipline and institutional
    affiliation, whereupon your i.d. will be inserted in the mailing list.
    To unsubscribe, do the same.

GEGSTAFF
    Contact: [e-mail] (Jeff Jones)

    Purpose: This list is open to the discussion of all topics relating
    to sexuality and gender in Geography. Discussions of theoretical and
    empirical work/issues are welcome as are book reviews, calls for papers,
    and information on conferences.

    To subscribe send mail to LISTSERV@UKCC or on the
    Internet to [e-mail] with the body containing
    the command
      SUB GEGSTAFF Yourfirstname Yourlastname

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.

Gibraltar
    Contact: [e-mail] (Mike Taylor)

    Purpose: Discussion of obscure Progressive Rock and related music such
    as Psychedelia and Fusion.  Weekly digest contains information on tour
    dates, new releases, general discussion and album reviews.  No Yes, ELP,
    Genesis, etc., as they have their own lists.

gl-asb
    Contact: [e-mail] (Roger B.A. Klorese)

    Purpose: The "gl-asb" list is a discussion list for discussion of
    bondage and SM topics for gay men and lesbians.  It is intended to
    provide a forum for discussion and stories with an atmosphere of gay
    and lesbian culture perceived by some as being less prevalent in the
    alt.sex.bondage news group than they wish.

    The "gl-asb" list is administered with the assistance of an automated
    mailing list server called "Majordomo" written by Brent Chapman.  In
    order to be added to the list, please send a message to one of the
    following addresses:

     [e-mail]
     <wellconnectedsite>!unpc!majordomo (if you support only UUCP paths)

    with the following content in the message:

      subscribe gl-asb
      end

    Any administrative questions should be addressed to:

     [e-mail]
     <wellconnectedsite>!unpc!gl-asb-approval (if you support only UUCP
     paths)

Glass Arts
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: For stained/hot glass artists.

glbpoc
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: glbpoc is a mailing list for lesbian, gay, and bisexual
    people of color.  To be added to the list you must provide your full
    name and a complete internet address.

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".

gnu-manual
    Contact: internet: [e-mail]

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

GodlyGraphics
    Contact: [e-mail] (Ron Pacheco)

    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.

GOTHIC-TALES
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Twice weekly mailings of gothic/vampire/blood stories
    pertaining to darkness, obscurity, and beauty. Other gothic issues
    (music, lifestyle) occasionally added to the list.

GPS Digest
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The GPS Digest is a centralized location for the discussion
    of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).  The charter specifically
    includes the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and Russian GLONASS, but
    is also open to discussion of other existing and future satellite
    positioning systems.

    To subscribe, send a message to the contact address with your name and
    prefered email address.

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!)

groupname
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: This is the mailing list for $GROUPNAME, which is an
    organization for Unix Sysadmins in the New Jersey area.  It is
    a lot like a regional version Usenix's SAGE or LISA groups.

    TO SUBSCRIBE:

    Send a mail message to

        [e-mail]

    The first line of the message (the "Subject:" line is
    ignored) should be:

        subscribe groupname

    Other administrative questions and requests should be sent
    to the e-mail address "[e-mail]".

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.

GUS
    Contact: [e-mail] (Dave Debry)

    Purpose: The GUS lists are for discussion of matters relating to the
    Gravis UltraSound soundcard for PC's.  There are several lists geared
    toward users, musicans, and programmers.  The Gravis UltraSound is an
    inexpensive (~$130 by mail order) wavetable synthesis card comparable
    to Ensoniq EPS 16+ samplers and is far superior to "game cards" like
    the Sound Blaster.  Check out the FAQ which is regularly posted to
    comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcards and is also available through the
    gus-music-request server.

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

    Purpose: A friendly forum for the discussion of all aspects of the
    sport of gymnastics. People of all levels of knowledge and interest
    are most welcome.  Please specify either mailing list or digest format.

    Archive location: ftp.cac.psu.edu. Includes back issues of the
    digest, addresses, calendar, and other info. Ftp items may also
    be retrieved by sending email to [e-mail].

hack-l
     Contact: [e-mail] (Marc Slemko)

     Purpose: To distribute the monthly Hack Report, which is an
     informational newsletter which warns of hacked, hoax, Trojan Horse,
     and pirated files that have been seen posted on BBS systems worldwide.
     The Hack Report is very biased towards MS-DOS programs.  The Hack
     Report is also readily available through Fidonet or via anonymous FTP.

     To subscribe, send the message
        subscribe hack-l
     to [e-mail]

hadiko
    Contact: [e-mail] (Patrick Dockhorn)

    Purpose: The HaDiKo list is a forum for current and past members of
    the HaDiKo, a student's community college in the city of Karlsruhe,
    Germany.  The past inhabitants of the college are distributed all over
    the world and are welcome to join in to the discussions about current
    and past events.

    For subscription information, send a mail with the word "help" in the
    body to:

    [e-mail]

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".

HANDS
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: The HANDS e-mail list is a list compiled by Hands Off
    Washington-University of Washington chapter.  This list tells
    people when our next meetings are, provides info. on upcoming
    events such as rallies, speakers, etc. and provides a chance for
    people to read selected forwarded newsbriefs from Washington state
    as well as other parts of the country.

    The main purpose is to keep people up to date on activities planned
    by HOW-UW and to inform people about the agenda of the Citizen's
    Alliance of Washington (CAW) and other discriminatory organizations.

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]
              [e-mail]
              thinkage!harley-request

    Purpose:  Discussion about the bikes, politics, lifestyles, and
    anything else of interest to Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders.
    This list is available only in digest format two or 3 times per
    day Monday through Friday.  Sometimes on weekends.  Requests to
    join must have your real name and telephone number for contact
    during the evening (GMT-5) hours.   This list is not affiliated
    with Harley-Davidson Inc.; or the Harley Owner's Group.

Hartford Whalers
    Contact: [e-mail] (Steve Gallichio)

    Purpose: Discussion of the Hartford Whalers hockey club and any
    tangential discussions which emerge.

    To subscribe, please send email to <[e-mail]>
    with the Subject: field set to "subscribe".

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.

Hindu Digest
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Hindu dharma (religious philosophy and way of life) is
    followed by over 650 million people in the world.  Prominent among
    its teaching are the acceptance of various religious paths, and
    the spirit of universal family.

    The Hindu Digest is a forum to discuss various Hindu doctrines as
    they are applicable to day to day living.  We also discuss various
    issues that affect Hindu perspective, war and peace, human rights
    and participation of Hindus in political process to promote the
    universal ideals mentioneed above.  It is also a forum for cultural
    news about Hindus from around the world.

    To subscribe, send mail to [e-mail] of
    this form:
    SUB HINDU-D Full Name
    (Full Name must be at least two words).

Historic Costume
     Contact: [e-mail]

     Purpose: This list concentrates on recreating period elegance, from
     the Bronze age to the mid-20th Century.  Its emphasis is on accurate
     historical reproduction of clothing, historical techniques for
     garment construction, and the application of those techniques in
     modern clothing design.  Other topics appropriate for discussion
     include adapting historical clothing for the modern figure, clothing
     evolution, theatrical costumes, patterns, materials, books, and
     sources for supplies.  Members of the SCA should note that this list
     discusses historic costume of all eras, not just the SCA period.
     General conversations about the SCA are not suitable for this list.
     Other topics not suitable for this list include halloween and
     children's dress-up costumes, and advertisements for vintage clothing
     (for sale or wanted).

HIX
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Hollosi Information Exchange.  There exists a mail server
    containing information about the Hungarian electronic resources,
    i.e. discussion lists, newsletters, etc.  Information is in Hungarian.

    In the subject field write only: HIX
    Text of the letter is: HELP all

HOCKEY-L
    Contact: [e-mail]
             [e-mail] (Wayne Smith)

    Purpose: HOCKEY-L is for the discussion of collegiate ice hockey,
    including scores, team info, schedules, etc., allowing fans to
    become more involved and knowledgeable about the game.

    Substantial information is available via HOCKEY-L subscription,
    including current year Division I team and composite schedules
    and scores, and other college and Olympic hockey information as
    assembled or created by the subscribers.  In-season postings
    include all Division I scores and descriptions of most games.
    Division II, III, and Club hockey discussions are welcome.

    See also, [e-mail] for a list devoted
    to Division III college hockey.

    To subscribe to HOCKEY-L, send a one line message body (not subject)
    to the subscription address as follows:

       SUBSCRIBE HOCKEY-L your name and college team(s) of interest

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.

home-ed-politics
    Contact: [e-mail] (Craig Peterson)

    Purpose: To discuss political issues dealing with home education.
    This includes government intrusion into families, public schooling
    as it influences home education, legislation in various states & the
    federal level, etc.  This list is managed by listproc.

Honda-L
    Contact: [e-mail] (Marshall Vale)

    Purpose: HONDA-L is dedicated to the discussion of all Honda and Acura
    automobiles, past and present. The list is moderated and digested with
    topics varying from repairs to pricing information.
    All are welcomed to join the list.

    To subscribe, mail:

    [e-mail]

    The subject will be ignored. Put the following line in the mail:

    SUB HONDA-L your real name

    You will then receive an information message from the Listserver
    telling you of the proper addresses and procedures for dealing with
    the list. If you have any further questions about the list, please
    e-mail me ([e-mail]).

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.

HP Patch
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: This is the official announcement of the "HP Patch Descriptions
    Mailing List". In short, the purpose of the mailing list is this:

    1. If somebody receives a patch from HP, he/she can post the
    *description* of that patch to the mailing list.
    2. Other members now know that a patch exists and can ask HP for
    "patch xxxx" if they think they have a problem .
    3. The patches itself are *never* posted!!!!!!!!
    4. This list only exists as long as HP itself doesn't supply a list
    of available patches.

    To reach ALL MEMBERS of the list, send e-mail to:
        [e-mail]
    This is what you might want to do if you receive a new patch :-)

    To SUBSCRIBE, send e-mail to:
        [e-mail]
    PLEASE! Include your e-mail address in the message. Not all mailers
    generate proper return addresses.

    Problems, questions, suggestions and the like should go to this
    address too.  To ease searching for a patch to a specific problem,
    I've started to write a set of tools which I loosely call "pltools".
    Currently, there's one script (written in PERL) called plfind, that
    searches through an unofficial list of patch descriptions according
    to user supplied queries. Updates to this list and to the tools are
    posted on a semi-regular base. Also, each new member of the list
    receives the current distribution upon subscription.

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.

hyperchem
    Contact: [e-mail] (Mark Davies)

    Purpose: The group is designed for, but not limited to, HyperChem
    users.  Any and all scientific and technical issues related to the use
    of HyperChem are appropriate for discussion on this group.

    The group is unmoderated, so that any message sent to the group is
    sent automatically to all other members of the group.  Any information
    on this group is to be taken "as is" without representation or warranty
    of any kind, either express or implied.  The entire risk as to the use
    of this information is assumed by the user.

IAMS (Internet Amateur Mathematics Society)
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: For discussion of math puzzle and problems.

iapadv
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: A read-only listserv where messages from the International
    Arctic Project (IAP) will be posted during its 1994 spring training
    expedition.  The IAP is an international team of explorers and
    scientists, led by polar explorer Will Steger, who will travel and
    do research in the Canadian Arctic this spring, in preparation for a
    major expedition across the North Pole in spring 1995.  The team is
    due to leave Yellowknife (Northwest Territories, Canada) on March 13,
    1994, and the expedition is expected to conclude June 10, 1994.

    To subscribe to the list, send e-mail to [e-mail]

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)
             ...!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.

IBMTCP-L
    Contact: [e-mail]

    IBMTCP-L is intended for discussion of the IBM TCP/IP software
    products for VM, MVS, OS/2 and for associated IBM TCP/IP hardware
    such as the 8232 LAN Channel Station, 3172 Interconnect Controller,
    9370 Ethernet adapter and other similar products.

    To subscribe: send body: "SUBSCRIBE IBMTCP-L  firstname lastname"

    Owner: [e-mail] (Michael Gettes)

ICF-2010
    Contact: [e-mail] (Gary Gitzen)
             {hplabs, uunet}!cup.hp.com!icf-2010-request

    Purpose: This is a low volume mutual support group to discuss/share
    technical issues, problems, solutions, performance, and modifications
    related to the Sony ICF-2010 and 2001D shortwave radios.

ICI
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of Tim Long's ICI language and its interpreter.
    Also acts as an archive for the interpreter source, patches and
    documentation.

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.

IDM (Intelligent Dance Music)
    Contact: [e-mail] (Brian Behlendorf & Fluid)

    Purpose: The IDM list is for the discussion of the form of electronic
    music that has been coined "Intelligent Dance Music" by a British music
    magazine and "Electronic Listening Music" by a label promoting the new
    genre.  Artists in this vein include Richard D. James (Aphex
    Twin/Polygon Window), Black Dog Productions, B12, C.J. Bolland,
    Plastikman, Future Sound of London/Amorphous Androgynous.  Discussion
    and reviews on the list also cover other ambient and trance music, to
    some extent.  Archives are available but not yet publicly accessible.
    Some of the reviews from the list are available at the
    techno.stanford.edu Gopher/FTP/Mosaic site.

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.

Igor
    Contact: [e-mail] (Tom Coradeschi)

    Purpose: To provide an easy means for users of Igor to share
    problems and solutions, as well as for potential users to seek
    opinions on the utility and performance of the application.

    Igor is a data plotting/analysis package for the Apple Macintosh.
    FTP archives are on d31rz0.stanford.edu, /Igor.
    (note, that's a zero in the ftp sitename, not an uppercase 'o'!)

Imagen-L
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: This list is a discussion forum for all aspects of Imagen
    laser printers.  Any discussion pertaining to Imagen printers is
    welcome, including software compatibility, hardware interfacing,
    LAN attachment capabilities, imPRESS programming, or methods used
    to create spooling and accounting software.

    To subscribe, send an Internet e-mail message to
    "[e-mail]" containing:

     subscribe Imagen-L

    and you will be added to the list.

Imagine
    Contact: [e-mail] (Dave Wickard)

    Purpose: The IML is dedicated to the 3D computer rendering
    package "Imagine" by Impulse Inc. Currently this package is
    available on the Amiga computer and for MS-DOS.  Subject matter
    spans most areas and packages in 3D rendering, but mostly in
    comparison to Imagine.  There are many professional artists
    using the IML, and the tone is light and friendly.  All levels
    of knowledge and experience are welcome here and everyone is
    encouraged to participate.  We have held contests, and a frequently
    asked questions list and full archives since the Lists inception
    in January 1991 are available upon request.  Merely send a note to
    the above address with the word "subscribe" in the subject line.

    NOTE: BANG STYLE addressing is not supported, so please include
    your Internet-style address in subscription request
    (e.g. [e-mail]).

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.

INDEX-L
    Contact: [e-mail] (Charlotte Skuster)

    Purpose: Discussion of good indexing practice by providing a
    forum through which professional and aspiring indexers can share
    information and ideas relating to the intellectural, philosophical,
    and technical aspects of index preparation.  Some recent participants
    include professional indesers, members of the American Society of
    Indexers (ASI), librarians, library school faculty and students,
    information access professionals, hypertext and database developers,
    and authors indexing their own work.

indigo-girls
    Contact: [e-mail] (Stephen Spencer)

    Purpose: Discussion of Indigo Girls and related artists' music, tour
    dates, concert reviews, etc.  Both "regular" and "digest" formats are
    available -- please specify when sending a "subscribe me" message.
    "digest" format gets you one message a day, "regular" gets you each
    message as it is sent to the list.

info-aids
    Contact: [e-mail]
         {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-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.

INFOCD
    Contact: [e-mail] (Michael Pawka)

    Purpose: The INFOCD mailing list is for the exchange of subjective
    comments about the Compact Audio Disc medium and related hardware.
    Topics of discussion may include CD reviews, players, portables,
    import CD's, etc. Occasionally the threads even drift off onto lyrics,
    video discs, etc.

info-encore
    Contact: [e-mail]
         [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-gnu
    Contact: [e-mail]
             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
    ftp.uu.net:usenet/rec.audio.high-end and available via anonymous ftp.
    Info-High-Audio is bi-directionally gatewayed with the USENET newsgroup
    rec.audio.high-end.

info-ingres
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: To discuss the commercial version of Ingres.

Info-LabVIEW
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Info-LabVIEW is an internet mailing list for the discussion
    of the use of National Instruments' LabVIEW package for Macintosh,
    Windows and Sparcstation environments.

    LabVIEW is a graphical software system for developing high-performance
    scientific and engineering applications. LabVIEW acquires data from
    IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232/422 and modular (VXI or CAMAC) instruments
    and plug-in data acquisition boards.

    LabVIEW programs, called "virtual instruments" (VIs), are created
    using icons, instead of conventional, text-based code. A VI consists
    of a front panel and a block diagram. The front panel (with knobs,
    switches, graphs, and so on) is the user interface. The block diagram,
    which is the executable code, consists of icons that operate on data
    connected by wires that pass data between them.

    The list is being run as a simple redistribution of all submitted
    messages.  FTP archives are on ftp.pica.army.mil, /pub/labview.

    A digest version is also available.

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.

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.

informix_sig_nca
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: This is the mailing list for the INFORMIX User Group of
    Northern California.  The purpose of this mailing list is two fold.
    It is the voice for the INFORMIX User Group of Northern California.
    Also, it is a method of information exchange for users of Informix
    products.  Group activities will be advertised in this mailing list
    and posted to comp.databases.informix.

Info-Russ
    Contact: [e-mail] (Aleksander Kaplan)

    Purpose: Informal communication in Russian-speaking (or having
    related interests) community.

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]
         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-tandem
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of systems from Tandem Computers Inc.
    Includes both open and proprietary lines.

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

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

INSOFT-L
    Contact: [e-mail]
             [e-mail]
             [e-mail]

    Purpose: Internationalization of software relates to two subjects:
    Software that is written so a user can easily change the language
    of the interface and versions of software, such as Czech WordPerfect,
    whose interface language differs from the original product.

    Topics discussed on this list will include:
        Techniques for developing new software
        Techniques for converting existing software
        Internationalization tools
        Announcements of internationalized public domain software
        Announcements of foreign-language versions of commercial
        software
        Calls for papers
    Conference announcements
    References to documentation related to the
        internationalization of software

   This list is moderated.

   To subscribe to this list, send an electronic mail message to
   [e-mail] with the body containing the command:

      subscribe insoft-l your email-address

interest-groups
    Contact: [e-mail]

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

intergraph
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion of all Intergraph CADCAM software and hardware.
    This mailing list is a bi-directional gateway to alt.sys.intergraph.

International Harvester
    Contact: [e-mail] (Richard Welty)

    Purpose: Discussion of Scouts, pickups, etc.

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.

intp
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: This list is for sharing information and experiences
    between persons who are rated as INTP (Introverted iNtuitive
    Thinking Perceivers) on the Myers-Briggs Temperment Index.

Introspective (Pet Shop Boys)
    Contact: [e-mail] (Jim Lick)

    Purpose: This list is for the discussion of the synth pop group Pet
    Shop Boys.  List traffic tends to be chatty in nature.

INXS
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: An unmoderated forum for the discussion of the Australian
    rock group INXS.

ipsc-managers
    Contact: (machine) [e-mail]
             (human)   [e-mail] (J. Eric Townsend)

    Purpose: Discussion of administrating the Intel iPSC line of parallel
    computers.
    To subscribe, send a message to [e-mail] with a
    *body* of "subscribe ipsc-managers your_full_name".

irchat
    Contact: [e-mail] (Kai 'Kaizzu' Kein{nen)

    Purpose: Discussion on irchat.el, a GNU Emacs interface to IRC,
    the Internet Relay Chat.

italian-cars
    Contact: [e-mail] (Richard Welty)

    Purpose: Discussion of Italian made automobiles.  Both regular and
    digest forms are available.

iti151
    Contact: [e-mail]   (John Stanley)
         {tektronix, hplabs!hp-pcd}!orstcs!oce.orst.edu!iti151-request

    Purpose: For users of Imaging Technology's series 150 and 151 image
    processing systems and ITEX151 software.  The goal is to share
    algorithms, code, tricks, pitfalls, advice, etc. in an effort to
    decrease development time and increase functionality for the users
    of these systems.  (Also, despite their good support, we customers
    may want to gang up on ITI someday!!)

IXO
    Contact: [e-mail]

    Purpose: Discussion about pagers and software that implements the
    "ixo" protocol, in particular "tpage" by Tom Limoncelli available
    from anonftp.geo.mtu.edu (141.219.21.210) in the pub/ixo
    directory.

    The "ixo" protocol is used to send a message via modem from your
    computer to a paging service.  The paging service then broadcasts
    the message so that it displays on your alphanumeric pager.  Most
    alphanumeric pagers use the "ixo" protocol.  Many are switching
    to the TAP protocol, which isn't discussed on this mailng list.

    "tpage" is a program that speaks the "ixo" protocol through a modem
    connected to your Unix system.

    TO SUBSCRIBE:

    Send a mail message to

        [e-mail]

    The first line of the message (the "Subject:" line is
    ignored) should be:

        subscribe ixo

    Other administrative questions and requests should be sent
    to the e-mail address "[e-mail]".