Computing/Internet Resources Mailing Lists GENEALOGY RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET

COMPUTING/INTERNET RESOURCES MAILING LISTS

URL: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jfuller/gen_mail_computing.html

Last update: May 4, 2008 by John Fuller, johnf14246@aol.com

  1. AUS-FHS-WEBMASTERS. A mailing list for the webmasters of Australian family history societies to discuss and share information and tips regarding the development and maintenance of their websites. To subscribe send "subscribe" to aus-fhs-webmasters-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or aus-fhs-webmasters-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  2. AUS-UK-LINKS. A mailing list for the posting of genealogy websites related to Australia or the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to aus-uk-links-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or aus-uk-links-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  3. BOARDS-USERS. A mailing list to help you learn how to use the Rootsweb message boards (Query, Bible, Biography, Birth, Cemetery, Census, Death, Deed, Immigration, Lookup, Marriage, Military, Obituary, Pension, Will) effectively, to answer any questions you may have with regard to the proper posting of queries and documents to the boards, and to help you use the Surname search field to aid you in finding information of interest to you on the boards. To subscribe send "subscribe" to boards-users-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or boards-users-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  4. CHATCABINS. A read-only mailing list for the announcement of special guests and events in Uncle Hiram's Genealogy Chat Cabins. To subscribe send "subscribe" to chatcabins-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or chatcabins-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  5. COMPUTER-HELP. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding computer questions in general, for all operating systems, with the focus on the use of computers in genealogy research including problems encountered. To subscribe send "subscribe" to computer-help-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or computer-help-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  6. COMPUTERS. A mailing list for the discussion of the use of, and problems with, computers and computer peripherals in genealogy research, which discussion would be inappropriate on a genealogy list. To subscribe send "subscribe" to computers-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or computers-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  7. CPAFUG. A mailing list, restricted to the members of the Capital PAF Users Group (Washington, DC metro area), to discuss all aspects of genealogical computing techniques. To subscribe send an email to the CPAFUG listowner, Jim Bartlett, at jim4bartletts@verizon.net, with the word "subscribe", your email address, and a statement that you are a member of CPAFUG.

  8. CyndisList. A read-only list to provide users of the Cyndi's List web site with daily site updates, number of new/updated links, names of updated categories, answers to frequently asked questions, and descriptions of new features or improvements. Additional information can be found on the CyndisList web page. To subscribe send the following to cyndislist-request@rootsweb.com: subscribe

  9. DPS-CHAT. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding family history and genealogical computing in Western Australia. Additional information can be found on the Dead Persons' Society web page. To subscribe send the following to majordomo@carmen.murdoch.edu.au (mail mode): subscribe dps-chat

  10. DPS-QUEENSLAND. A mailing list for the Queensland (Australia) Dead Persons Society (DPS). The DPS serves as a support group for those who use computers, telecommunications, the Internet and bulletin boards in their genealogical research; a forum for meeting and learning from others; guidance on how modern technology can assist in family history research; assisting members in using the features of computers and telecommunications for genealogical pursuit; promoting the production and distribution of genealogy indexes and other research tools; and fostering cooperation and personal development through genealogy, history and family research. Additional information can be found on the Toowoomba Dead Persons Society website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to dps-queensland-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or dps-queensland-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  11. DPS-SYDNEY. A mailing list for the Sydney Dead Persons Society (DPS). The DPS serves as a support group for those who use computers, telecommunications, the Internet and bulletin boards in their genealogical research; a forum for meeting and learning from others; guidance on how modern technology can assist in family history research; assisting members in using the features of computers and telecommunications for genealogical pursuit; promoting the production and distribution of genealogy indexes and other research tools; and fostering cooperation and personal development through genealogy, history and family research. Additional information can be found on The Sydney Dead Persons Society website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to dps-sydney-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or dps-sydney-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  12. DPS-TOOWOOMBA. A mailing list for the Toowoomba (Queensland, Australia) Dead Person's Society The DPS serves as a support group for those who use computers, telecommunications, the Internet and bulletin boards in their genealogical research; a forum for meeting and learning from others; guidance on how modern technology can assist in family history research; assisting members in using the features of computers and telecommunications for genealogical pursuit; promoting the production and distribution of genealogy indexes and other research tools; and fostering cooperation and personal development through genealogy, history and family research. Additional information can be found on the Toowoomba Dead Persons Society website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to dps-toowoomba-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or dps-toowoomba-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  13. EasyFamilyTree. A read-only mailing list for announcements of changes to the Internet Genealogy website. You can subscribe from this website.

  14. EmergingTech. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of emerging web technologies, such as RSS, blogs, podcasting, aggregators, newsreaders, permalinks, tagging, wikis, and other web applications in genealogy research. To subscribe send "subscribe" to emergingtech-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or emergingtech-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  15. ENG-KENT-NWKFHS-COMP. A closed mailing list, sponsored by the North West Kent Family History Society (NWKFHS), for the discussion and sharing of information regarding Computing and Family History Program problems. To subscribe send "subscribe" to eng-kent-nwkfhs-comp-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or eng-kent-nwkfhs-comp-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode) including in either case your NWKFHS membership number.

  16. FAMILYSEARCH. A mailing list designed to assist anyone with questions regarding use of the Internet for searching Family History. The Familysearch internet site and others are discussed for genealogical research such as searching, downloading, contributing, cross-referencing and microfilm numbers, and basic "getting started" questions are also discussed and welcomed. Surname specific research is not discussed. To subscribe send "subscribe" to familysearch-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or familysearch-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  17. FHCTech. A mailing list for the discussion of all topics that support the operations of the Computer Specialists at the Latter- day Saints (LDS) Family History Centers. Additional information can be found on the FHC Technology website. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fhctech/ or by sending the following to fhctech-subscribe@yahoogroups.com: subscribe

  18. GCSGA. A mailing list for the members of the Genealogical Computer Society of Georgia to discuss the activities of the Society. If you are a member of the Society you should already be subscribed to the list. If you're not a member but would like to learn more about how we use computers to help with our genealogy or when and where we meet, send a message to the List Administrator requesting information about joining the list.

  19. GENCMP. Gatewayed with the soc.genealogy.computing newsgroup for the discussion of genealogical computing and net resources. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gencmp-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode), gencmp-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode), or gencmp-i-request@rootsweb.com (index mode).

  20. GEN-COMP-TIPS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding basic computer operating tips and trouble shooting guidelines for genealogy researchers. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gen-comp-tips-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or gen-comp-tips-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  21. Genealogy-Computers-Chat.A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of computers for genealogy research. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genealogy-computers-chat/ or by sending the following to genealogy-computers-chat-subscribe@yahoogroup s.com: subscribe

  22. GENEALOGY-WEBSITES. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding genealogy websites that state that family researchers can initially subscribe for free and then charge researchers for posting a message. To subscribe send "subscribe" to genealogy-websites-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or genealogy-websites-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  23. GEN-IRC. A mailing list for anyone who has an interest in genealogy and is using or would like to use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to communicate with other genealogists. There are a number of IRC channels relating to genealogy. This mailing list covers mainly those on NewNet but other Networks are welcome to use it as a general Genealogy-IRC list. The main purposes of this list are to enable a genealogist to communicate and set times for live discussions on IRC with other genealogists, post problems or ask questions relating to genealogy and IRC, and anounce new channels or topics of channels in genealogy and IRC. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gen-irc-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or gen-irc-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  24. GEN-SITE-SWAP. A mailing list for the swapping of good genealogy URLs. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gen-site-swap-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or gen-site-swap-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  25. GEN-WEB-DESIGN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the design of genealogy web pages and associated databases. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gen-web-design-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or gen-web-design-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  26. GEN-WEB-SITES. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the positive and negative aspects of any and all genealogical websites. To subscribe send "subscribe" to gen-web-sites-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or gen-web-sites-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  27. GODFREY-LIBRARY-HELP. A mailing list for anyone desiring help in using the online resources of the Godfrey Memorial Library located in Middletown, Connecticut. Additional information can be found on the Godfrey Memorial Library website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to godfrey-library-help-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or godfrey-library-help-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  28. GOOGLE. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Google search engine and how it can be used to maximize the effectiveness of searches for genealogical information. To subscribe send "subscribe" to google-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or google-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  29. HTMLHELP. A mailing list for helping genealogists who would like to place their webpages on the internet. This is the place to learn programming and to discuss uploading and design elements. Special projects will also be discussed such as the WebTree Project that looked at the HTML that many of the "on the market" programs produce for web pages. To subscribe send "subscribe" to htmlhelp-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or htmlhelp-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  30. IMAGES-ONLINE-HELP. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of Images Online, an ability provided by Ancestry.com to view and print documents that have traditionally been stored on microfilm or in a limited number of archives and libraries (e.g., census records). The list is for assistance in using the images, not for lookups. To subscribe send "subscribe" to images-online-help-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or images-online-help-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  31. IN-NOBLE-Co-GENEALOGICAL-SOCIETY-C OMPUTER-USERS-GROUP I. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the activities of the Noble County, Indiana Genealogical Society Computer Users Group. To subscribe send "subscribe" to in-noble-co-genealogical-societ y-computer-users-group-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or in-noble-co-genealogical-societ y-computer-users-group-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  32. Internet_Genealogy. A mailing list for the sharing of information, URLs and ideas for ways of using the Internet for research. Questions, suggestions and discussions regarding the usefulness of particular message boards, mailing lists and websites are encouraged. To subscribe send "subscribe" to internet_genealogy-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or internet_genealogy-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  33. IRC-RW. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) on the Rootsweb servers for genealogy. To subscribe send "subscribe" to irc-rw-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or irc-rw-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  34. LDS-FamilySearch-Website. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the LDS Family Search website. Queries regarding general genealogical research, researching your own family, or LDS doctrine are beyond the scope of the list. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lds-familysearch-website/ or by sending the following to lds-familysearch-website-subscribe@yahoogroups.co m: subscribe

  35. LINUX-GENEALOGY. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the use of the Linux computer operating system (a variation of UNIX). All discussions must relate to genealogy and address available software, software development, and the use of Linux in support of genealogy research efforts. To subscribe send "subscribe" to linux-genealogy-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or linux-genealogy-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  36. NEW-GENLIST. A mailing list for announcing new genealogy mailing lists. If you have a new genealogy mailing list, this is the place to post a brief description of the list. Another primary source of material for NEW-GENLIST will be periodic messages from John Fuller of new descriptions of genealogy mailing lists that he has received. To subscribe send "subscribe" to new-genlist-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or new-genlist-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  37. NEW-GEN-URL. A mailing list for the posting of information on genealogy-related web sites in order to save researchers time in locating new web sites and determining the location of significant web resources. Information on web sites may be posted to the list even if the sites are not new. Postings should contain your title, full name and email address; the URL (address) of the site; and a brief description of the contents of the site. You may also include a surname list if the site is a personal web site. To subscribe send "subscribe" to new-gen-url-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or new-gen-url-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  38. News-L. A read-only mailing list for the distribution the monthly German-language Computergenealogie newsletter. Past issues of the newsletter can be found on the Computergenealogie website. Additional information can be found at http://list.genealogy.net/mailman/listinfo/news-l. You can subscribe from the above web page or by sending the following to news-l-request@genealogy.net: subscribe

  39. NEWSROOM-ANNOUNCEMENT. A read-only mailing list providing reports of new articles from the RootsWeb Newsroom. The RootsWeb Newsroom is a place for the Rootsweb staff to tell you about new and upcoming tools, fixes, features and changes on RootsWeb as well as an online journal for individuals to comment on each article. To subscribe send the following to newsroom-announcement-l-request@rootsweb.com: subscribe

  40. OHCAGG. A mailing list for the members of the Computer Aided Genealogy Group (CAGG) of Cleveland, Ohio, and other interested individuals, to discuss any topics related to use of the computer for genealogy research. Additional information can be found on the CAGG website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to ohcagg-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or ohcagg-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  41. SOSFHCG. A mailing list, sponsored by the Southend Family History Computer Group (SOSFHCG) in Southend, Essex, England, to help family historians in Southend and Essex to get the best use of their computers in support of their family history research efforts. Additional information can be found on the SOSFHCG web site. To subscribe send "subscribe" to sosfhcg-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or sosfhcg-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  42. ST-LOUIS-GENEALOGICAL-CIG. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the activities of the St. Louis (Missouri) Genealogical Society and its Computer Interest Group (CIG), and the topics that are presented at the CIG meetings or other computer related information useful to genealogists. Additional information can be found on the St. Louis Genealogical Society website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to st-louis-genealogical-cig-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or st-louis-genealogical-cig-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  43. SWEGGATE. A mailing list for the announcement of changes to, and the posting of information for, the SwedenGenWeb website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to sweggate-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or sweggate-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  44. SYMONS-ON. A read-only mailing list for announcements of changes to the Symons One Name Study website. To subscribe send the following to symons-on-l-request@rootsweb.com: subscribe

  45. TXCASS-CIG. A mailing list for the members of the Cass County (Texas) Computer Interest Group (CIG) to discuss the activities of the Group. Additional information can be found on the CIG website. While it is preferred that you be a member of the CIG, the list is open to all subscribers. To subscribe send a message to the List Administrator at txcass-cig-admin@rootsweb.com providing your membership number (if applicable) and requesting that you be added to the list.

  46. WEBPAGE-ANNOUNCE. A read-only mailing list for weekly announcements of new Rootsweb user webpages (freepages, communities, homepages, www). Additional information can be found on the WEBPAGE-ANNOUNCE-L List Homepage. Submissions should be sent to Maggie at wpa_rw@yahoo.com. To subscribe send the following to webpage-announce-l-request@rootsweb.com: subscribe

  47. WIKI-GENPAGES. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the genealogical value of, and how to create, genealogy wikis (websites that allow visitors to add, remove and edit information). To subscribe send "subscribe" to wiki-genpages-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or wiki-genpages-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).

  48. WORLDGENWEB-REVIEW. A read-only mailing list for the dissemination of the monthly WorldGenWeb Project's newsletter highlighting research resources available from the Project. Additional information and archives can be found on the WorldGenWeb Review website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to worldgenweb-review-l-request@rootsweb.com