From Workplace to Workspace: Using E-mail Lists to Work Together

From a desktop, e-mail provides a quick, reliable and cost-effective link to the world at large, changing a traditional workplace into a workspace that crosses even international boundaries. In developing areas of the world such as Africa, Asia and Latin America, e-mail lists are currently outgrowing all other Internet-based technologies because of their convenience and power. In these and other regions of the world, however, experienced users of e-mail lists are few and far between. For the inexperienced user, participating in such a list can be a frustrating and intimidating experience, one that is sure to slow the growth of any developmental program conducted electronically. This lively book provides practical how-to guidelines on how to set up an e-mail list, how to launch it and how to keep it active and vibrant.