List serv management comparison
- Lindsey Loeper
For use in evaluating possible alternatives to the current list serv
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Criteria | Current list | Yahoo Groups | Google Groups | Mailman | Other | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Users may add or delete themselves from list | No | There are different levels available, but self-moderation is an option | Yes | Â | Â | Â |
Users may suspend their account if they will be out of the office | No | Yes | Yes | Â | Â | Â |
Other users may invite people to the list | No | There are different levels available, but self-moderation is an option | Yes | Â | Â | Â |
A searchable archive of messages is available and accessible to all | No | Yes | Yes | Â | Â | Â |
Users are required to create a new account in order to participate | No | No - do not need to have a Yahoo account | No - do not need to have a Google account | Â | Â | Â |
Upload documents and attachments? | Yes, but only attached to the email message | Yes - stored on list management site | Yes - stored on list management site | Â | Â | Â |