Boston Linux & Unix (BLU) Home | Calendar | Mail Lists | List Archives | Desktop SIG | Hardware Hacking SIG
Wiki | Flickr | PicasaWeb | Video | Maps & Directions | Installfests | Keysignings
Linux Cafe | Meeting Notes | Linux Links | Bling | About BLU

BLU Discuss list archive


[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Mailman question



On Thu, 1 Nov 2001, John Abreau wrote:

> On Thu, 1 Nov 2001, John Chambers wrote:
>
> >
> > Another question:  I just got a message from the list  software  that
> > included  my  id  and  password.  I've been noticing that a number of
> > lists are now doing this. Somehow, sending an id and password through
> > email  in  the  clear  seems  to  be  defeating the very concept of a
> > password. I'd assume that it's now known to every spy agency, cracker
> > and spammer on the Net ...
>
> This is a feature in mailman that is turned on by default. It can be
> changed on a per-user basis through the web interface; you could disable
> the monthly reminder on your subscribed address, and if you forget your
> password, the web interface has an option to email your password
> explicitly when you request it.

I don't see that option, and would sincerely like that feature.  Can you
let me know where it is?

-------------------------------------------------------------------
DDDD   David Kramer                   http://thekramers.net
DK KD
DKK D  You're just jealous because your company is not powered by
DK KD  an Infinite Improbability Drive.
DDDD





BLU is a member of BostonUserGroups
BLU is a member of BostonUserGroups
We also thank MIT for the use of their facilities.

Valid HTML 4.01! Valid CSS!



Boston Linux & Unix / webmaster@blu.org