The GEN-NYS-L Mailing List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

by Marc Nozell

This is the The GEN-NYS-L Mailing List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and should answer most of your questions about the ``Genealogy in New York State'' mailing list. If you have additional questions that are not addressed, then please send me mail at nozell@rootsweb.com

1. What is the purpose of GEN-NYS-L?

2. Subscriptions to the list

2.1 How much does it cost to join the list?
2.2 How do I subscribe?
2.3 How do I unsubscribe?
2.4 Can I subscribe in a Digest mode?
2.5 What is the difference between Digest mode and the normal? Is there any difference between the GEN-NYS-L and GEN-NYS-L-DIGEST lists?
2.6 I'm currently subscribed, how do I convert to digest mode?

3. Who is the list owner? What does he get paid for this position?

4. Using the GEN-NYS-L mailing list

4.1 How do I post to the list?
4.2 Where can I read the old GEN-NYS-L messages?
4.3 How do I send a query?
4.4 When should I reply to the entire mailing list and when should I reply to just the individual?
4.5 What can/should I send to the list?
4.6 How do I get the more recent version of the FAQ?
4.7 How do I search the email archives?

5. Surfing the web

5.1 Where is the offical GEN-NYS-L web page?
5.2 Are there any other NY genealogy related web pages?
5.3 How can I find out what newspapers are available on microfilm at the New York State Library?