--- Begin Forwarded Message --- This message is from Alice Hudson. ------------------------------- The Moderator adds to the information below that there are several software packages used to manage distrbution lists. The software used for this list when it started was, I belive, the original listserv software used on Bitnet and owned by someone at CERN in Europe. Several other networks and computer centers developed comparable software that many times were called listserv. The original owner of listserv complained, especially when people said bad things about the listserv software when they were using a listserv version other than his. I do not know the current status of the various versions of list software and who owns what in the way of registered names. The Maps-L list currently uses whatever version of distribution software the computer center at the University of Georgia mainains. ------------------------------------------------------ >Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 16:24:46 -0400 >From: ahudson <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Listserv is a Registered Trademark fyi, the discussion below about "listserv" as a trademarked term might be of interest to members on maps-l, maphist and h-urban, so I pass it on for your delectation. Please do not respond to me or to Don Wood about this. I suggest not responding at all, just pay attention, ...but if you must, respond to Connie Newman. Alice Hudson [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Forward Header __________________________________ >Subject: Listserv is a Registered Trademark >Author: Don Wood <[log in to unmask]> at Internet >Date: 9/30/98 10:56 AM ALA recently received this message from L-Soft International I thought you might be interested in _________ >>> "Connie Newman" <[log in to unmask]> 9/24/98 11:32 am >>> It has come to our attention that you are using the term LISTSERV (R) to describe electronic mail distribution lists on your site, [specific URL deleted to protect the guilty; there are probably hundreds of references to "listserv" on the ALA web site] Unfortunately, that term is a registered trademark. It is a common mistake to use LISTSERV (R) as a generic term. It would be helpful if you would replace it on your site with another phrase, such as *mailing list* or *announcement service*. We apologize if this causes any inconvenience. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Please contact me with any concerns or questions. Sincerely, Connie Newman ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Connie Newman <[log in to unmask]> L-Soft international, Inc. http://www.lsoft.com ________________ Don Wood Program Manager American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 [log in to unmask] --- End Forwarded Message ---