The difference between listserv and usenet is similar to the difference between having a subscription to a magazine that is sent to you personally at an address of your choice and going down to the local news dealer and browse through the selection of magazines available. Usenet is useful for such browsing while listserv mailings are useful to ensure that one gets everything sent out. On most usenet sites posts are available for a limited time (much like the on-sale dates for printed magazines). If one wants to be sure to get everything the option of a listserv sub will still be available. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cal Pryluck, Radio-Television-Film, Temple University, Philadelphia <[log in to unmask]> <PRYLUCK@TEMPLEVM>