[oclug] Linux position - Wind River Ottawa

[Dan Langille]

On 19 May 2004 at 14:48, Bob Lockie wrote:

> On 05/19/04 14:13 Dan Langille spoke:
> > On Wed, 19 May 2004, Bob Lockie wrote:
> > 
> > 
> >>When I reply to a newsgroup posting, it goes to the newsgroup.
> >>Mailing lists should be the same.
> > 
> > 
> > That ignores the fundamental differences between newsgroups and
> > mailing list.
> 
> And what are the fundamental differences?

I'm glad you asked.

The primary difference is the the method of message distribution.  I 
stress that this is a simplified description.  Someone can elaborate 
upon it, but this will do for starters.

With a mailing list, you have a central mailing list server through 
which all the emails flow.  With a newsgroup, you peer with other 
newsservers with whom you exchange newsgroup postings.

> I prefer newsgroups but some things are mailing list only.

I like both, but for different reasons and purposes.  Mailing lists 
are different from new groups, despite the similarities.

cheers
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