For use in evaluating possible alternatives to the current list serv
| Criteria | Current list | Yahoo Groups | Google Groups | Mailman | Other | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users may add or delete themselves from list | No | Yes | ||||
| Users may suspend their account if they will be out of the office | No | |||||
| Other users may invite people to the list | No | Yes | ||||
| A searchable archive of messages is available and accessible to all | No | |||||
Users are required to create a new account in order to participate | No | |||||