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2. Subscriptions to the list

This section covers how to join and leave the list and some background information.

2.1 How much does it cost to join the list?

Like most mailing lists on the internet, joining and participating in GEDCOM-L is free.

2.2 How do I subscribe?

This mailing list is managed by the LISTSERV software which is different than other mailing lists managed by Majordomo or SmartList.

To subscribe, send mail to listserv@listserv.nodak.edu and put just the words SUBSCRIBE GEDCOM-L Your Full Name in the body of message.

Every mail client is different, but your message should look something like this:



              To: listserv@listserv.nodak.edu
              Subject: 
              
              SUBSCRIBE GEDCOM-L Claudius Smith
            

2.3 How do I unsubscribe?

This mailing list is managed by the LISTSERV software which is different than other mailing lists managed by Majordomo or SmartList.

To unsubscribe, send mail to listserv@listserv.nodak.edu and put just the words UNSUBSCRIBE GEDCOM-L in the body of message.

Every mail client is different, but your message should look something like this:



              To: listserv@listserv.nodak.edu
              Subject: 
              
              UNSUBSCRIBE GEDCOM-L
            

2.4 Can I subscribe in a Digest mode?

First you have to be subscribed to GEDCOM-L (See above), then change to Digest mode.

To change your subscription to digest mode send a message to listserv@listserv.nodak.edu and put just this in the body of message: SET GEDCOM-L DIGEST



            To: listserv@listserv.nodak.edu
            Subject: 
            
            SET GEDCOM-L DIGEST
          


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