[RTC List] Let's get beyond Listserve:

[robert beckerdite]

All,
 
I like the idea of not one but possibly multiple forums. I would like to create a little granularity in the discussions if possible.  A community portal might also be nice that has forum, news, etc? Yahoo, Microsoft and Google have group offerings for free last i checked. 
 
Rob



> Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:36:12 -0700> To: list at redwoodtech.org> From: sean at scandoc.com> Subject: Re: [RTC List] Let's get beyond Listserve:> > I like Sean's suggestion about a forum.> I would only add that most forum systems allow > for users to opt in to email notifications of new > topics, or receipt of the actual posts, so those > who would rather not have to make the extra step > to login and check for new info would still get notified when they check email.> > Sean Ennis> > At 10:11 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote:> > >Thanks, Robert:> >> >This is excellent info. I've cross-confirmed against other sources of info.> >> >Makes me wonder if RTC ought to start a proper > >forum in lieu of this listserve.> >> >Most of this Listserve/news group mailing is > >junk in my inbox, honestly, but there are many > >diamonds in the rough that I'd love to track . . > >. though that's not now easy to do in this > >environment. What's more, I at least appreciate > >it as one core stream of news about what is > >going on in IT locally. I just think this whole > >news group/listserve this is too 20th century, > >and not the best way to facilitate the flow of information among everyone.> >> >A proper forum would be more 21st century -- and > >enable nice things like RSS, Topics, > >Subscription to Topics, and over all sorting of information.> >> >For example, while I HATED SuddenLink as they > >were rolling over from > ><mailto:Cox/@Home>Cox/@Home, I realized that it > >was growing pains, and I've had very little > >issues with them since: however, others > >obviously have serious issues. So, a forum would > >sort all of this out for those interested in > >that topic of conversation, while not bothering others who aren't interested.> >> >I've always been so darned busy running my > >business that I've never been able to make it to > >a single RTC meeting, and I doubt that will > >change soon . . . . however, I'd be willing to > >set up, host, and basically admin a forum for > >RTC if I could count on some help with day to day admin.> >> >With all of the tools now at our disposal so > >easily, I just don't think that a listserve is > >the best way for local folks to network, IMHO.> >> >Warm regards,> >> >Sean Connors> ><mailto:Sean at WMSmerchantservices.com>Sean at WMSmerchantservices.com> >www.WMSmerchantservices.com> >> >Web Merchant Services> >Supplying the services you need to succeed online> >> >Sales: 1-877-569-6584> >Support: 1-707-443-4447> >Fax: 1-877-569-6584> >> >Learn more about how you can succeed online:> ><http://blog.WMSmerchantservices.com>http://blog.WMSmerchantservices.com> >> >> >----- Original Message -----> >From: <mailto:robert at beckerdite.com>robert beckerdite> >To: <mailto:list at redwoodtech.org>list at redwoodtech.org> >Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 10:23 AM> >Subject: [RTC List] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical> >> >> >All,> >> >Microsoft has released a Critical security > >bulletin. I encourage you to review the bulletin > >and take the necessary steps to implement this. > >If you have questions feel free to contact > >myself or you Technology Partner to determine > >its necessity. It is my professional opinion > >that is important that you are aware of this > >issue. Microsoft takes this issue so seriously > >that they released it off schedule (normally > >tuesday is the day) which means it could not wait 5 days in their opinion.> >> ><http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx> >> >P.S. If anyone encounters issues with the patch > >lets notify the board to ensure that others are > >aware. Assuming that is reasonable and appropriate.> >> >Robert Beckerdite> >Beckerdite Consulting> >707 703-1528> >> >> >----------> >All-in-one security and maintenance for your > >PC. Get a free 90-day trial! > ><http://www.windowsonecare.com/purchase/trial.aspx?sc_cid=wl_wlmail>Learn > >more!> >> >> >----------> >_______________________________________________> >List mailing list> >List at redwoodtech.org> >http://redwoodtech.org/mailman/listinfo/list_redwoodtech.org> >> >> >--> >This message has been scanned for viruses and> >dangerous content by <http://www.mailscanner.info/>MailScanner, and is> >believed to be clean.> >_______________________________________________> >List mailing list> >List at redwoodtech.org> >http://redwoodtech.org/mailman/listinfo/list_redwoodtech.org> > > _______________________________________________> List mailing list> List at redwoodtech.org> http://redwoodtech.org/mailman/listinfo/list_redwoodtech.org
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