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| author | bwarsaw <> | 2004-12-13 06:08:39 +0000 |
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| committer | bwarsaw <> | 2004-12-13 06:08:39 +0000 |
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Moved the bulk of installation instructions, along with mail server and
operating system specific notes into a new latex manual. This process isn't
complete, but I'm tired and want to get this stuff into CVS asap. This should
provide much better documentation organization for Mailman 2.1.6 and for the
list.org web site.
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@@ -114,60 +114,6 @@ REQUIREMENTS fancy plugins. -CREATE YOUR FIRST LIST - - These instructions assume that you've installed and configured Mailman - according to the instructions in the INSTALL file. To create and test - your first list, try the following: - - - First, initialize the site administrator's password by cd'ing to the - install directory (by default /usr/local/mailman) and typing - - % bin/mmsitepass - New site password: [yourpassword] - Again to confirm password: [yourpassword] - Password changed. - - - Visit the url: - - http://my.dom.ain/mailman/create - - Fill out the form as described in the on-screen instructions, and in the - "List creator's password" field, type the password you entered above. - Type your own email address for the "Initial list owner address", and - select "Yes" to notify the list administrator. - - - Hit "Create List" - - - Check your email for a message from Mailman informing you that your new - mailing list was created. - - - NOTE: You should consult the README for the specific MTA you are using. - Most can be set up to provide through-the-web creation of mailing lists, - but each configuration is different. - - - Now visit the list's admin page (either by following the link on the web - page or entering the link from the email Mailman just sent you). - Typically the url will be something like - - http://my.dom.ain/mailman/admin/mysitelist - - Type in the list's password and click on "Let me in..." - - - Click on "Membership Management" and then on "Mass Subscription". - - - Enter your email address in the big text field, and click on "Submit - Your Changes" - - - Now go to your email and send a message to yourlist@my.dom.ain. Within - a minute or two you should see your message reflected back to you via - Mailman. - - Congratulations! You've just set up and tested your first Mailman mailing - list. If you had any problems along the way, please see the section below - on FOR MORE INFORMATION. - - FOR MORE INFORMATION The online documentation can be found in |