CGAL users discussion list

[Ashwin Nanjappa <>]

On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 18:23,  
<>
 wrote:
> The mailing list works fine (save for the Chinese vacation replies), but I
> concur that a forum would be much more efficient, for several reasons: 
> First,
> it is hard to keep track of the threads, and more importantly, on the 
> important
> tips and knowledge passed here. I believe (and I am sure I have done so 
> myself),
> that there are many repeating questions, which have to be repeatedly 
> answered.
>
> Second, it would be easier to communicate with attachments and code.
>
> Third, and this might be subjective, but it's a little annoying getting an
> average of 10 mails a day from the list (there are some days when this 
> amounts
> to 20-30+), to most of which I have no immediate relevance. A forum with a
> (good) search capability would be much more comfortable.

Amir, all the 3 features you present are available with modern mailing
list systems like Google Groups.

1. Google Groups web interface looks very similar to a forum. All the
older messages can be read. Threading is preserved online (just like
replies to a post in a forum).
2. Attachments can be posted.
3. Each member can adjust how he wants to receive his emails:
individual, daily digest or no emails (just check them online).

The mailing software used by INRIA for this list is not as
user-friendly in comparison on the web front, so you might be feeling
a bit restricted.

~ash