Version 15.5 of LISTSERV - What's New?
What's New?
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Less SPAM
- All messages sent to the LISTSERV-REQUEST, ALL-REQUEST, or listname-REQUEST addresses will require confirmation from the sender before they will be passed on to the appropriate person(s).
- Two New Settings that help eliminate faked email from spammers:
- Send = Editor,Hold,Confirm,All - The "All" requires all senders to confirm that they actually sent the message before it is sent to the editor/moderator (for Moderated Lists).
- Send = Public,Confirm,Non-member - The "Non-member" requires all non-members to confirm that they actually sent the message. Members can still send without having to confirm.
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Better Virus Protection - All messages sent to LISTSERV will be processed by the Microsoft Antigen Antivirus software.
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Dashboards - List owner dashboards provide at-a-glance summaries.
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Personal Preferences - Users can set persistent personal preferences, including preferred start page, experience mode (expert, basic, and tutorial), text size, navigation style, and archive preferences.
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Moderation - Improved List Moderation tool.
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HTML - The list archive browsing interface now shows HTML messages in their "full glory".
- Archive Management - List archive management is now possible through the web interface. List owners may now delete individual messages from the archives.
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RSS Feeds - List archives are available as RSS feeds.
- Short Video on using the new features of the LISTSERV web interface. Definitely worth your time.
http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv_flash_demo.asp
- Interactive Web Demo of the new LISTSERV:
http://www.lsoft.com/products/listserv_demo.asp
The Project
ITS recently started a project to upgrade our LISTSERV - the software, the hardware and the underlying operating system. The upgrade should have a minimum effect on list owners and list recipients.
If your department would like a Demo at your location or if you have questions or comments about this project contact:
Feather Lacy
319-335-5450
LISTSERV Project Leader
The Schedule (Check back here for changes.)
- November, 2007 - February 2008
- Preparation
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Lists Cleanup & Anti-Spam Campaign
- New Server and Software Installed and Tested
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Documentation Updated
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- February 20, 2008, Wednesday - Upgrade current system to version 15.5 (Completed).
- March 26, 2008, Wednesday - Migrate all lists and LISTSERV application from 2000 server to 2003 server. (Completed)
- April 9, 2008, Wednesday - Evening. Replace LSMTP/F-Secure with Microsoft SMTP/Antigen anti-virus software.
LISTSERV will be unavailable on Wednesday, April 9 from 8 – 11 a.m. for the third and final step of the LISTSERV Upgrade Project. All messages sent to LISTSERV during those hours will be held and delivered after the upgrade is complete.
Other Links
- LISTSERV Email List Management Software - L-Soft Web Site
