Mailing Lists

Last updated: July 3, 1996

There are many mailing lists and newsgroups that cover the broad range of Microsoft Internet technologies and related tools. Being a member of these lists will allow you to tap into the latest information about these tools and technologies, and will provide you with an open forum for asking questions and exchanging ideas with other developers. Additionally, some of the lists provide you with access to members of the Microsoft development and support teams. This is the place to find the most up-to-date listing of available mailing lists and their descriptions, as well as rules of conduct. Keep checking back to see the new lists being created!

Available Mailing Lists

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Mailing List Name/ Posting Address Description Subscription Address and Commands

ActiveXControls

Covers the development of ActiveX controls and containers (formerly OLE Controls and Containers), COM objects for the Internet, and OLE Controls 96. For more information on ActiveX controls, see the ActiveX SDK. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe ActiveXControls your@email.address
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unsubscribe ActiveXControls your@email.address

ActiveXScript

Covers the development of OLE scripting engines and the use of OLE scripting languages (other than Visual Basic Scripting Edition [VBScript]). Note that there is also a VBScript mailing list available (see below). For more information on ActiveX scripting, see the ActiveX SDK. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe ActiveXScript your@email.address
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unsubscribe ActiveXScript your@email.address

ActiveXSearch (or Tripoli)

Covers Microsoft ActiveX Search or Tripoli, which is a content indexing and searching solution for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). Tripoli is an add-on module for IIS. It indexes the full text and properties of multiple document formats, including HTML, text, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Tripoli can be used to provide indexing services for both corporate intranets, and for sites on the Internet. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe ActiveXSearch your@email.address
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unsubscribe ActiveXSearch your@email.address

CIFS

Covers CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocol, writing CIFS-based servers and clients, and integrating CIFS functionality into other applications. CIFS was formerly known as SMB (Server Message Block), the server/redirector file sharing protocol used by MS-Net, LAN Manager, and Windows Networking. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe CIFS your@email.address
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unsubscribe CIFS your@email.address

CodeDownload

Covers Microsoft Internet Component Download, a system service for retrieval and installation of COM/OLE components from the Internet. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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subscribe CodeDownload your@email.address
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unsubscribe CodeDownload your@email.address

CodeSign

Covers Microsoft Windows Trust Verification Services, a set of APIs that determine whether a software component contains digital certificates that identify it as being authentic software released by a publisher trusted on the local user's system. The Code Signing page has more information on the API. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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subscribe CodeSign your@email.address
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unsubscribe CodeSign your@email.address

CryptoAPI

Covers Microsoft Cryptographic API (CryptoAPI), which provides services that enable application developers to add cryptography to their Win32 applications. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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subscribe CryptoAPI your@email.address
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DCOM

Covers writing distributed COM-based code. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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subscribe DCOM your@email.address
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DocObj

Helps members develop OLE Document Objects (DocObjects) and DocObject container applications. For more information on DocObjects, see the ActiveX SDK. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe DocObj your@email.address
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unsubscribe DocObj your@email.address

IE-Automation

Covers the use of OLE Automation to control Internet Explorer. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
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Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe IE-Automation your@email.address
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unsubscribe IE-Automation your@email.address

IE-HTML

Includes discussions on writing HTML, taking advantage of Internet Explorer, using new/advanced HTML abilities such as cascading style sheets (CCS1), the OBJECT tag, the SCRIPT tag, and so on, and using ActiveX controls. See the Internet Explorer Web site for more information on the browser. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe IE-HTML your@email.address
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unsubscribe IE-HTML your@email.address

ISAPI-L

Covers information for ISVs writing ISAPI applications and filters. To a lesser degree, this mailing list can be used for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) administrator questions and Internet Database Connector (IDC) questions. To: LISTSERV@peach.ease.lsoft.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe ISAPI-L <your firstname> <your lastname> Message Text (to unsubscribe):
unsubscribe ISAPI-L <your firstname> <your lastname>

OLEHyperlinking

Covers OLE hyperlinking services and interfaces. These technologies allow Windows applications to integrate with one another and with Web browsers using popular forward-and-back hyperlinking navigation. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe OLEHyperlinking your@email.address
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unsubscribe OLEHyperlinking your@email.address

URLMonikers

Covers URL monikers and asynchronous monikers that allow asynchronous downloading of data and binding to ActiveX objects. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe URLMonikers your@email.address
Message Text (to unsubscribe):
unsubscribe URLMonikers your@email.address

VBScript

Covers all aspects of Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) development. The VBScript Web site page has more information on this new flavor of Visual Basic. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe VBScript your@email.address
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unsubscribe VBScript your@email.address

WebPost

Hosts detailed discussions on the Microsoft WebPost API. The WebPost page has more information on the API. To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com
Subject: (leave blank)
Message Text (to subscribe):
subscribe WebPost your@email.address
Message Text (to unsubscribe):
unsubscribe WebPost your@email.address

Mailing List Name/ Posting Address	Description	Subscription Address and Commands
ActiveXControls	Covers the development of ActiveX controls and containers (formerly OLE Controls and Containers), COM objects for the Internet, and OLE Controls 96. For more information on ActiveX controls, see the ActiveX SDK.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe ActiveXControls* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe ActiveXControls* your@email.address*
ActiveXScript	Covers the development of OLE scripting engines and the use of OLE scripting languages (other than Visual Basic Scripting Edition [VBScript]). Note that there is also a VBScript mailing list available (see below). For more information on ActiveX scripting, see the ActiveX SDK.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe ActiveXScript* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe ActiveXScript* your@email.address*
ActiveXSearch (or Tripoli)	Covers Microsoft ActiveX Search or Tripoli, which is a content indexing and searching solution for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). Tripoli is an add-on module for IIS. It indexes the full text and properties of multiple document formats, including HTML, text, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Tripoli can be used to provide indexing services for both corporate intranets, and for sites on the Internet.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe ActiveXSearch* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe ActiveXSearch* your@email.address*
CIFS	Covers CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocol, writing CIFS-based servers and clients, and integrating CIFS functionality into other applications. CIFS was formerly known as SMB (Server Message Block), the server/redirector file sharing protocol used by MS-Net, LAN Manager, and Windows Networking.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe CIFS* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe CIFS* your@email.address*
CodeDownload	Covers Microsoft Internet Component Download, a system service for retrieval and installation of COM/OLE components from the Internet.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe CodeDownload* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe CodeDownload* your@email.address*
CodeSign	Covers Microsoft Windows Trust Verification Services, a set of APIs that determine whether a software component contains digital certificates that identify it as being authentic software released by a publisher trusted on the local user's system. The Code Signing page has more information on the API.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe CodeSign* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe CodeSign* your@email.address*
CryptoAPI	Covers Microsoft Cryptographic API (CryptoAPI), which provides services that enable application developers to add cryptography to their Win32 applications.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe CryptoAPI* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe CryptoAPI* your@email.address*
DCOM	Covers writing distributed COM-based code.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe DCOM* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe DCOM* your@email.address*
DocObj	Helps members develop OLE Document Objects (DocObjects) and DocObject container applications. For more information on DocObjects, see the ActiveX SDK.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe DocObj* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe DocObj* your@email.address*
IE-Automation	Covers the use of OLE Automation to control Internet Explorer.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe IE-Automation* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe IE-Automation* your@email.address*
IE-HTML	Includes discussions on writing HTML, taking advantage of Internet Explorer, using new/advanced HTML abilities such as cascading style sheets (CCS1), the OBJECT tag, the SCRIPT tag, and so on, and using ActiveX controls. See the Internet Explorer Web site for more information on the browser.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe IE-HTML* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe IE-HTML* your@email.address*
ISAPI-L	Covers information for ISVs writing ISAPI applications and filters. To a lesser degree, this mailing list can be used for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) administrator questions and Internet Database Connector (IDC) questions.	To: LISTSERV@peach.ease.lsoft.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe ISAPI-L <your firstname> <your lastname> Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe ISAPI-L <your firstname> <your lastname>
OLEHyperlinking	Covers OLE hyperlinking services and interfaces. These technologies allow Windows applications to integrate with one another and with Web browsers using popular forward-and-back hyperlinking navigation.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe OLEHyperlinking* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe OLEHyperlinking* your@email.address*
URLMonikers	Covers URL monikers and asynchronous monikers that allow asynchronous downloading of data and binding to ActiveX objects.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe URLMonikers* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe URLMonikers* your@email.address*
VBScript	Covers all aspects of Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) development. The VBScript Web site page has more information on this new flavor of Visual Basic.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe VBScript* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe VBScript* your@email.address*
WebPost	Hosts detailed discussions on the Microsoft WebPost API. The WebPost page has more information on the API.	To: ListAdmin@lists.msn.com Subject: (leave blank) Message Text (to subscribe): subscribe WebPost* your@email.address* Message Text (to unsubscribe): unsubscribe WebPost* your@email.address*

Rules of Conduct

To ensure a smooth flow of information in the mailing lists, please note the following guidelines:

Microsoft's Role: Microsoft does not offer any formal support in the mailing lists. Instead, Microsoft sponsors this service as a platform for participating in the global community of Microsoft developers and product experts. In addition, Microsoft monitors the mailing lists to ensure accuracy of information.

Appropriate Language: The purpose of the mailing lists is to exchange technical information and expertise. Please avoid personal attacks, slurs, and excessive profanity in your messages. Any attacks made against Dr. GUI will be taken very personally.

Message Topics: Please keep the topic of messages relevant to the subject of the newsgroup. It's normal for some message topics to drift from the stated subject. However, to ensure maximum impact and benefit for all involved, please keep your messages close to the mailing list's subject.

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