Smof Listserver 0.5l

Section-Update: 24 Nov 94

Tim Illingworth, a demon.co.uk denizen, has designed this package for the dial-up-IP PC user with DOS and KA9Q. As of this writing, Smof is still in beta test.

Unusual features

Features for users

Besides the standard subscribe and unsubscribe commands, Smof also supports moderated lists, digests, and "get" and "index" file server functions with limited searching abilities.

Features for administrators

There is no support for detecting mailing loops or administrative messages sent to the list.

Mailing lists and other information resources

System requirements

DOS and KA9Q are required (setting up KA9Q may be a rude shock if you're new to it). Some of Smof's rought spots are due to its dependence on DOS and KA9Q--for example, in this version, subscribe and unsubscribe commands cause the program to exit KA9Q (closing down all network services), run an alias-updater from DOS, and then return to KA9Q. This is a consequence of Smof's design for a dial-up, pay-per-minute IP environment.

Cost and licensing

Because the package is still in beta test, Tim is distributing it for free. He writes that when he is satisfied with it, he will release it as shareware, probably for US\$30.

How to get it

Get the latest version at ftp://ftp.demon.co.uk/pub/ibmpc/listutils/.