Subject: Finding information in Parkinson Archives by E-mail 7/6/96 This is a periodic posting on Finding Information In Parkinson Archives By E-mail. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Posting: July 6, 1996 DISCARD ANY EARLIER POSTINGS AND PRINT THIS ONE FOR REFERENCE. For assistance E-mail jcott.ionet.net or LibraryH on the Parkinsons Information Channel on the Undernet. Queries discussed in this article should be addressed to: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. START OF FINDING INFORMATION IN PARKINSON ARCHIVES BY E-MAIL 2. TYPES OF SEARCHES AVAILABLE 3. FINDING CURRENT SUBSCRIBER ADDRESSES 4. EXPLANATION OF THE MAIL OPTIONS FOR THE PARKINSN LIST 5. PROBLEMS? COMMON ERRORS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. START OF FINDING INFORMATION IN PARKINSON ARCHIVES BY E-MAIL Everything discussed on the Parkinsn list can be found by sending E-mail to [log in to unmask] Every message posted to the Parkinsn list is archived here. The archives have been used to provide background for the various newspaper and magazine stories that introduced many of you to the Parkinsn List. Our over 1,250 subscribers reside in 31 countries. The messages that are sent to parkinsn are stored in log files at [log in to unmask] These log files commence on the first day of the month and each contain seven days or less of messages. Log9606a would contain the first seven days of messages for the month of June, 1996. The letter "a" at the end indicates that this is the first weeks messages. The letters "b" thru "e" indicate the other weeks of a month. Log files are like filing cabinets. Each individual log file is transferred to my machine after it has been closed for the week and is merged with the existing archive. My signature line gives instructions on using the search services that I make available. John Cottingham To search the Parkinsn archive, send search requests to [log in to unmask] with Archive Search as the subject. LibraryH Search of the Subject: line, From: line and Body are possible. Look for "Current Topics...." message for [log in to unmask] Articles and Studies available by e-mail. Archive Search as the subject of your message alerts me. In the body of the message put the word or words you want me to search the archive for. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. TYPES OF SEARCHES AVAILABLE INDEX Returns a list of messages giving the date, sender, subject line and length of message, meeting the search criteria you have specified. MESSAGES Returns a packet of messages that meet the criteria you have specified. Example requests: I would like an index of messages posted on 9 Nov 1993. I would like an index of messages that have both neurologist and Baltimore in them. I would like messages on how to make "blue glasses". I would like messages on "fava bean recipes" that use tomatoes. I would like an index of messages by Bonander. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. FINDING CURRENT SUBSCRIBER ADDRESSES The posters of the original messages you receive from the archives may not be connected to the internet anymore or may have different E-Mail addresses. To find current addresses of posters send mail to: [log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: rev parkinsn by name Send the message. You will receive names and current E-Mail addresses of all unconcealed members with last names in alphabetical order. Finding Addresses by country: To find unconcealed subscribers names, sorted by country and alphabetized by last name, send mail to: [log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: rev parkinsn by country Send the message. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. EXPLANATION OF THE MAIL OPTIONS FOR THE PARKINSN LIST This section will explain the subscription options available. To check what options you have in effect, send a message to: [log in to unmask] In the body of the message put TWO WORDS only: query parkinsn Send the message. As an example, these are my options: > query parkinsn Distribution options for John Cottingham <[log in to unmask]>, list PARKINSN: Ack= No, Mail= Yes, Files= Yes, Repro= No, Header= Short(BSMTP), Conceal= No The pertinent parts of your subscription that effect how and what mail you receive from the list are the terms Mail= and Repro=. Mail= Yes and Repro= No explained: When you first subscribed to the parkinsn list, Mail= Yes and Repro= NO are the defaults. This means that every message sent to the list by others will be sent to you as they are received by the list around the clock. Copies of messages sent by you to the list will not appear in your mail. You will not see your messages. CHANGING MAIL OR REPRO OPTIONS: Send a message to: [log in to unmask] The options for Mail are: set parkinsn nomail Stops parkinsn mail from being sent to your mailbox until you send a set parkinsn mail or set parkinsn digest command to the listserv set parkinsn mail Sends messages individually or turns mail back ON set parkinsn digest Sends messages after midnight in one package set parkinsn repro Sends you a copy of messages you send to the list set parkinsn ack Sends you acknowledgement that your post has been distributed to parkinsn subscribers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. PROBLEMS? COMMON ERRORS To receive listserv help, forward the complete message that you sent to the listserv and also the error message you received. DON'T INCLUDE MY ADDRESS ON THE CC: LINE OF YOUR MESSAGES TO THE LISTSERV, my mailbox is full enough. Only ask for help if you have a problem. Generally the first question I will ask is if you have printed the instructions. We are all volunteers here and most times, the problems can be determined by reading the instructions, again and again. Other listserv help is available on #Parkinsons Information Channel on the Undernet from 8:30 PM to 10 PM Central standard time. John Cottingham To search the Parkinsn archive, send search requests to [log in to unmask] with Archive Search as the subject. LibraryH Search of the Subject: line, From: line and Body are possible. Look for "Current Topics...." message for [log in to unmask] Articles and Studies available by e-mail.