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clydemacquarrie(at)eastli
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:53 am Post subject: Official Kolb-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Please remove my name from your list as I sold my Kolb . Clyde MacQuarrie.



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 	  Quote: 	
		   On Jul 2, 2023, at 3:00 AM, Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Dear Listers,

 

 Please read over the Kolb-List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.  The

 complete Kolb-List FAQ including the Usage Guidelines can be found at the

 following URL:

 

   http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Kolb-List.FAQ.html

 

 Thank you,

 

 Matt Dralle

 Matronics Email List Administrator

 

 

 

 [ Note: This FAQ was designed to be displayed with a fixed width font such as

         Courier.  Proportional fonts will cause display formatting errors. ]

 

 

 

 

   This FAQ can also be viewed in HTML online at the following address:

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm

 

 

 

        ************************************************************

        ******* LIST POLICIES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS *******

        ************************************************************

 

 

 

 PLEASE READ.  This document contains Kolb-List policies and information

 for new and old subscribers.  Understanding the Kolb-List policies will

 minimize problems for the Administrator, and will help keep the Kolb-List

 running smoothly for all of us.

 

 

 ******************************************

 *** Quick Start Guide to List Features ***

 ******************************************

 

   There are many features available on the Matronics Email Lists and each

   one is described in detailed below.  However, using the List Navigator

   you can quickly access the complete set of features available for this

   List.  The List Navigator can be found at the following URL:

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List

 

 

 

 ****************************************

 *** How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe ***

 ****************************************

 

   Simply go to the Web Page shown below and enter your email address and

   select the List(s) that you wish to subscribe or unsubscribed from.  You

   may also use the handy "Find" function to determine the exact syntax of 

   your email address as it is subscribed to the List.  Please see the 

   complete instructions at the top of the Web Page for more information.

   The Subscribe/Unsubscribe web page is:

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/subscribe

 

   Note that you will receive TWO conformation emails regarding your subsciption

   process.  The first verifies that your subscription/unsubsciption request

   was received, and the second confirms that the process has been completed.

 

   You should receive the first email within a few minutes of your request.  

   The second conformation will arrive in less than 24 hours.  You cannot post 

   until you receive the second conformation email message.

 

 

 

 *****************************

 *** How to Post a Message ***

 *****************************

 

   Send an email message to:

 

                  kolb-list(at)matronics.com

 

   Your message will be redistributed to everyone currently subscribed

   to the List.

 

 

 

 *****************************************************

 *** SPAM Fighter - You Must be Subscribed to Post ***

 *****************************************************

 

   When a new post is received by the system, the From: line of the message

   is checked and compared against the current subscription list.  If the

   email address is found, the message is passed on to the List Processor.

   If the email address isn't found in the current list of subscribers, it

   is dumped.  This serves to very effectively thwart 99% of the SPAM that

   gets posted to the Lists.

 

   Remember, however, that the syntax of your email address is very important

   with regard to the configuration of your email application such as Outlook

   or Eudora.  For example, the following two email addresses may be

   functionally equivalent, but only one would pass the Matronics Email SPAM

   test depending on which was syntax was subscribed to the given List:

 

                  smith(at)machine.domain.com

 

                  smith(at)domain.com

 

  Either email address syntax is alright, just be sure that you configure

  your email application to match *exactly* the address you've subscibed to 

  the List.

 

 

 

 **************************************

 *** Enclosure Support on the Lists *** 

 **************************************

 

   Limited posting of enclosures such as pictures, documents, and spreadsheets

   is supported on the Lists.  There are a number of restrictions, and these

   are detailed below.  Please abide by the rules put forth regarding the

   content of enclosures.

 

   These are some of the features and limits of enclosures on the Matronics 

   Lists:

 

   1) Enclosures will only be posted to the Real Time version of the Lists.

 

   2) Enclosures will NOT be included in the Daily Digest version of the Lists.

 

   3) Enclosures WILL BE forwarded on to the BBS Forum Web site.

 

   4) Enclosures will NOT be appended to the Archives.

 

   5) Enclosures will NOT be available in the List Browse feature.

 

   6) Only the following file types and extensions will be allowed:

 

                 bmp doc dwg dxf gif jpg pdf png txt xls

 

      All other enclosures types will be rejected and email returned to

      sender.  The enclosure types listed above are relatively safe from

      a virus standpoint and don't pose a particularly large security risk.

 

   7) !! All incoming enclosures will be scanned for viruses prior to posting

      to the List.  This is done in real time and will not slow down

      the process of posting the message !!

 

 

   Here are some rules for posting enclosures.  Failure to abide by these rules 

   could result in the removal of a subscriber's email address from the Lists.

 

   1) Pay attention to what you are posting!!  Make sure that the files

      you are enclosing aren't HUGE (greater that 1MB).  Remember that there

      are still people checking they're email via dial up modem.  If you post

      30MB worth of pictures, you are placing an unnecessary burden on these

      folks and the rest of us, for that matter.

 

   2) SCALE YOUR PICTURES DOWN!!!  I don't want to see huge 3000 x 2000

      pictures getting posted that are 3 or 4MB each.  This is just 

      unacceptable.  Use a program such as Photoshop to scale the picture

      down to something on the order of 800 x 600 and try to keep the

      file size to less-than 200KB, preferably much less.

 

      Microsoft has a really awesome utility available for free that allows

      you to Right-Click on a picture in Explorer and automatically 

      scale it down and resave it.  This is a great utility - get it, use it!

      http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

      Look for the link "Image Resizer"

 

   3) !! This would seem to go without saying, but I'll say it anyway.  Do not

      post anything that would be considered offensive by your grandmother.

      And you know what I'm saying; I don't want to see anything even 

      questionable. !!

 

   4) REMEMBER THIS: If you post a 1MB enclosure to a List with 1000 members

      subscribed, your 1MB enclosure must be resent 1000 times amounting

      to 1MB X 1000 = 1 Gigabyte of network traffic!!  BE CAREFUL and 

      BE COURTEOUS!

 

   Also see the section below on the Matronics Photo and File Share where

   you can have your files and photos posted on the Matronics web server

   for long time viewing and availability.

 

 

 

 *******************

 *** Digest Mode ***

 *******************

 

   Each day, starting at 12 midnight PST US, a new 'digest' will be started.

   This digest will contain the same information that is currently appended 

   to the archive file.  It has all of the headers except for the "From:"

   and "Subject:" lines removed, and includes a message separator consisting 

   of a line of underscores.

 

   Each day at 23:55 PST US, the day's messages as described above will be

   combined and sent as a single message to everyone on the digest email list.

 

   To subscribe to the digest list, use the same subscription web form 

   described above, and just select the Digest version of the List.

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/subscribe

 

   Note that you *can* be subscribed to both the realtime and digest versions

   of the List at the same time.  This is perfectly acceptable.

 

  Now some caveats:

 

   * Messages sent to "kolb-list-digest" will be forwarded to the standard

     email list.  In other words, you cannot post messages only to the

     digest List.

 

   * If you are subscribed to both the regular List and the digest List, you

     will receive the realtime postings as well as the digest at the end of

     the day.

 

   * If you reply to the digest email, your message will be forwarded to the

     normal list associated with the digest.  Important Note:  Please change

     the subject line to reflect the topic of your response!  Also, please 

     *do not include all or most of the digest in your reply*.

 

 

 

 ****************************

 *** List Digest Browser ***

 ****************************

 

   An archive of all the List Digests can be found online in either plain text

   or HTML format.  These archives contain the exact Digest that was posted to

   the Digest email list on the given day.  The Digest Archives can be found

   at the following location: 

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/digest

 

 

 

 *****************************************

 *** The "DO NOT ARCHIVE" Message Flag ***

 *****************************************

 

   At times, your message may concern something that is revelent only to a very 

   small number of persons or to a limited area, and you may not wish to archive 

   it.  In such a case, simply put the following phrase anywhere in the 

   message:

 

                 do not archive

 

   Your message will not be appended to the archive, but will be sent to List 

   email distribution as normal.

 

 

 

 **********************************************

 ***** READ THIS - Automatic Unsubscribes *****

 **********************************************

 

   Note that if your email address begins to cause problems such as bounced

   email, mailbox is filled, or any other errors, your address will be promptly

   removed from the List.  If you discover that you are no longer receiving

   messages from the Kolb-List, go to the following Web page, and look

   for your email address and a possible reason for your removal.

 

   The Matronics Email List uses utility called the "Email Weasel" that 

   automatically looks though the day's bounced email for addresses that 

   caused problems due to common things like "user is unknown", "mailbox 

   full", etc.  If the Email Weasel removes your email address from the 

   Lists you will find record of it at the following URL:

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/unsubscribed

 

   If the problem listed on the web site above has been resolved, please feel 

   free to resubscribe to the Lists of your choice.

 

 

 

 *******************************

 *** List Member Information ***

 *******************************

 

   If you have not done so already, please email me your phone numbers and 

   paper mail address in the following format:

 

                 smith(at)somehost.com

                 Joe Smith

                 123 Airport Lane

                 Tower, CA 91234-1234

                 098-765-1234 w

                 123-456-7890 h

 

   Please forward this information to the following email address:

 

                 requests(at)matronics.com

 

   I have a file of such things, that I typically use to contact you when 

   there are problems with your email address.  The information will NOT 

   be used for any other commercial purpose.

 

 

 

 ****************************************

 *** Realtime Web Email List Browsing ***

 ****************************************

 

   Recent messages posted to the Kolb-List are also made available on

   the Web for realtime browsing.  Seven days worth of back postings are

   available with this feature.  The messages can be sorted by Subject, 

   Author, Date, or Message Thread.  The Realtime List Browser indexes are 

   updated twice per hour at xx:15 and xx:45.  You can also reply to a message 

   or start a new message directly from the List Browser Interface (coming soon).

   You do not have to be subscribed to the given list to use the List

   Browser Interface in view-mode.

 

                 http://www.matronics.com/browselist/kolb-list

 

 

 

 *******************************************

 *** Web Forums Bulletin Board Interface ***

 *******************************************

 

   A phpBB BBS web Forums front end is available for all Kolb-List content.

   content.  The Forums contain all of the same content available via the email 

   distribution and found on the various archive viewing formats such as the 

   List Browse, etc.  Any posts on the web Forums will be cross posted to the 

   respective email List, and posts to the Email List will be cross posted to 

   the web Forums.

 

   You may view all List content on the Forums without any special login.

   If you wish to post a message via the Web Forum interface, however, you

   will need to Register.  This is a simple process that takes only a few

   minutes.  A link to the Registration page can be found at the top of the

   main web Forums page.  Note that registering on the Forum web site also

   enables you to send email posts to the Lists as well.  You will also need to 

   Subscribe to the respective Email List as described above to receive the

   Email Distribution of the List, however.

 

   The Matroincs Email List Web BBS Forums can be found at the following URL:

 

                 http://forums.matronics.com

 

 

 

 *********************************

 *** Matronics Email List Wiki ***

 *********************************

 

 In an attempt to make it easy to store and find structured and often accessed 

 information, Matronics has installed a Wiki at:

 

                 http://wiki.matronics.com

 

 The Wiki allows individuals to create web pages to contain useful information 

 for other users of the mailing lists and web site. Unlike an ordinary web page 

 where the content needs to be submitted to Matronics for inclusion, the Wiki 

 permits the users to construct their own pages and have them visible immediately.

 

 While constructing pages for the Wiki is not difficult, some may not be 

 comfortable building pages.  In that case, simply prepare the text and any 

 images and email it to:

 

                wiki-support(at)matronics.com

 

 One of the volunteers on that list will take your submission and construct 

 a Wiki page for you.

 

 Often someone produces a particularly useful posting in email one one of the 

 Lists that would be of general interest. In that case Matronics may take that 

 post and convert it into a Wiki page.

 

 

 

 *********************

 *** List Archives ***

 *********************

 

   A file containing of all of the previous postings to the Kolb-List is

   available on line.  The archive file information is available via the 

   Web and FTP in a number of forms.  Each are briefly described below:

 

 

   * Kolb-List.FAQ 

 

            - Latest version of the Kolb-List Frequently Asked Question 

              page (this document).

 

   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete 

 

            - Complete file with most of the email header info removed and 

              page breaks inserted between messages.

 

   * Kolb-Archive.digest.vol-??  

 

            - Same as the file above, but broken up into small sections that 

              can more easily handled.

 

   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete.zip 

 

            - Same as the Kolb-Archive.digest.complete file above, but 

              in PKZIP format.  Use "binary" data transfer methods.

 

   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete.Z 

 

            - Same as the Kolb-Archive.digest.complete file above, but in 

              UNIX compress format.  Use "binary" data transfer methods.

 

 

 

  Download Via FTP

  ----------------

 

   The archive file is available via anonymous FTP from ftp.matronics.com

   in the "/pub/Archives" directory.  It is updated daily and can be found in

   a number of formats as described above. (All filenames are case sensitive.)

 

                  ftp://ftp.matronics.com/pub/Archives

 

 

 

  Download Via Web

  ----------------

 

   The archives are also available via a web listing.  These can be found

   toward the bottom of the following web page:

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/archives

 

 

 

 ******************************************

 *** Complete List Web Archive Browsing ***

 ******************************************

 

   All messages posted to the Kolb-List are also available using the

   Email List Archive Browsing feature.  With this utility, all messages

   in the List are indexed, and individual sub-archives can be browsed.

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/archive/archive-index.cgi?Kolb

 

 

 

 *****************************************

 **** High-Speed Archive Search Engine ***

 *****************************************

 

   You can use the custom, high-performance Matronics Email List Search Engine

   to quickly locate and browse any messages that have been posted to the

   List.  The Engine allows the user to easily search any of the currently

   available List archives.

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/search

 

 

 

 ****************************

 *** File and Photo Share ***

 ****************************

 

   With the Matronics Email List File and Photo Share you can share pictures

   and other data with members of the List without having to forward a 

   copy of it to everyone.  To share your Files and Photos, simply email 

   them to:

 

                  pictures(at)matronics.com

 

   !! ==> Please including the following information with each submission:

 

                  1) Email Lists that they are related to.

                  2) Your Full Name.

                  3) Your Email Address.

                  4) One line Subject description.

                  5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic.

                  6-x) One-line Description of each photo or file

 

   Prior to public availability of the files and photos, each will be scanned

   for viruses.  Please also note that the process of making the files and

   photos available on the web site is a pseudo-manual process, and I try to

   process them every few days.

 

   Following the availability of the new Photoshare, an email message will be

   sent to the Email Lists enumerated in 1) above indicating that the new

   Share is available and what the direct URL to it is.

 

   For a current list of available Photoshares, have a look at the Main

   Index Page:

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/photoshare

 

 

 

 **************************

 *** List Archive CDROM ***

 **************************

 

   A complete Matronics Email List Archive CD is available that contains

   all of the archives since the beginning of each of the Lists.  The archives

   for all of the Lists are included on the CD along with a freeware search

   engine written by a list member.  The CD is burned the day you order it

   and will contain archive received  up to the last minute.  They make 

   great gifts!

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/ArchiveCDROM

 

 

 

 **********************************

 *** List Support Contributions ***

 **********************************

 

   The Matronics Lists are run *completely* through the support of it members.

   You won't find any PopUpAds, flashing Banner ads, or any other form of

   annoying commercialism on either the Email Messages or the List web pages

   associated with the Matronics Email Lists.  Every year during November

   I run a low-key, low-pressure "Fund Raiser" where, throughout the month,

   I ask List members to make a Contribution in any amount with which they 

   are comfortable.

 

   I will often offer free gifts with certain contribution levels during the

   Fund Raiser to increase the participation.  The gifts are usually donated

   by companies that are themselves List members.

 

   Your Contributions go directly to supporting the operation of the Lists

   including the high-speed, business-class Internet connection, server

   system hardware and software upgrades, and to partially offset the many

   many hours I spend running, maintaining, upgrading, and developing the

   variety of services found here.

 

   Generally Contributions range from $20 to $100 and are completely voluntary

   and non-compulsory.  I ask only that if person enjoys the Lists and obtains

   value from them, that they make a Contribution of equal magnitude.

 

   Contributions are accepted throughout the year, and if you've just 

   subscribed, feel free to make a Contribution when you've settled in.

 

   The website for making SSL Secure Contributions is listed below.  There are

   a variety of payment methods including Visa and MasterCard, PayPal, and

   sending a personal check.

 

   If you enjoy and value the List, won't you make a Contribution today to

   support its continued operation?

 

                  http://www.matronics.com/contributions

 

   Thank you!

   Matt Dralle

   Email List Administrator

 

 

 

 ******************************************************************************

                     Kolb-List Usage Guidelines

 ******************************************************************************

 

 The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Kolb-List.

 You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein.

 Failure to use the Kolb-List in the manner described below may result 

 in the removal of the subscribers from the List.

 

 

 Kolb-List Policy Statement

 

 The purpose of the Kolb-List is to provide a forum of discussion for

 things related to this particular discussion group.  The List's goals

 are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver

 high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie

 among its members; and to support safe operation.  Reaching these goals 

 requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of 

 the List.  To this end, the following guidelines have been established:

 

 

 - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level.  Do not submit

   posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long

   lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc.

 

 - THINK carefully before you write.  Ask yourself if your post will be

   relevant to everyone.  If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it.

 

 - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive

   that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate.  Try to be concise and

   terse in your posts.  Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and

   responses.

 

 - Keep your signature brief.  Please include your name, email address,

   aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location.  A short line

   about where you are in the building process is also nice.  Avoid

   bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary

   space in the archive.

 

 - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is

   easily obtainable from other widely available sources.  Consult the

   web page or FAQ first.

 

 - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of

   your response the same as that of the original post.  This makes it

   easy to find threads in the archive.

 

 - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your

   response.  DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the

   reader to the topic at hand, but be selective.  The impact that

   quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive 

   can not be overstated!

 

 - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT

   then go ahead and reply to the List.  Be aware that clicking the

   "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your

   response to the original poster.  You might have to actively address

   your response with the original poster's email address.

 

 - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something

   to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal.  "Way to go!", "I

   agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent

   to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large.

 

 - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to

   comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly

   contribute something valuable.

 

 - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone

   polite and respectful.  Don't make snide comments, personally attack

   other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously

   controversial issue.  This will only cause a pointless debate that

   will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing.

 

 - Occasional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularly 

   subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable.  Posts by 

   List members promoting their respective products or items for sale 

   should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble 

   a typical SPAM message.  The List isn't about commercialism, but 

   is about sharing information and knowledge.  This applies to 

   everyone, including those who provide products to the entire 

   community.  Informal presentation and moderation should be the 

   operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists.

 

 -------

 

 

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lcottrell

Joined: 29 May 2006
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Location: Jordan Valley, Or

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:06 pm Post subject: Official Kolb-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

****************************************

      *** How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe ***

      ****************************************



         Simply go to the Web Page shown below and enter your email address and

         select the List(s) that you wish to subscribe or unsubscribed

from.  You

         may also use the handy "Find" function to determine the exact syntax of

         your email address as it is subscribed to the List.  Please see the

         complete instructions at the top of the Web Page for more information.

         The Subscribe/Unsubscribe web page is:



                       http://www.matronics.com/subscribe



         Note that you will receive TWO conformation emails regarding

your subsciption

         process.  The first verifies that your

subscription/unsubsciption request

         was received, and the second confirms that the process has

been completed.



         You should receive the first email within a few minutes of

your request.

         The second conformation will arrive in less than 24 hours.

You cannot post

         until you receive the second conformation email message.



On Mon, Sep 4, 2023 at 12:54 PM Clyde MacQuarrie

<clydemacquarrie(at)eastlink.ca> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  

 



 Please remove my name from your list as I sold my Kolb . Clyde MacQuarrie.



 Sent from my iPad



 > On Jul 2, 2023, at 3:00 AM, Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com> wrote:

 >

 > 

 >

 > Dear Listers,

 >

 > Please read over the Kolb-List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.  The

 > complete Kolb-List FAQ including the Usage Guidelines can be found at the

 > following URL:

 >

 >   http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Kolb-List.FAQ.html

 >

 > Thank you,

 >

 > Matt Dralle

 > Matronics Email List Administrator

 >

 >

 >

 > [ Note: This FAQ was designed to be displayed with a fixed width font such as

 >         Courier.  Proportional fonts will cause display formatting errors. ]

 >

 >

 >

 >

 >   This FAQ can also be viewed in HTML online at the following address:

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm

 >

 >

 >

 >        ************************************************************

 >        ******* LIST POLICIES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS *******

 >        ************************************************************

 >

 >

 >

 > PLEASE READ.  This document contains Kolb-List policies and information

 > for new and old subscribers.  Understanding the Kolb-List policies will

 > minimize problems for the Administrator, and will help keep the Kolb-List

 > running smoothly for all of us.

 >

 >

 > ******************************************

 > *** Quick Start Guide to List Features ***

 > ******************************************

 >

 >   There are many features available on the Matronics Email Lists and each

 >   one is described in detailed below.  However, using the List Navigator

 >   you can quickly access the complete set of features available for this

 >   List.  The List Navigator can be found at the following URL:

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List

 >

 >

 >

 > ****************************************

 > *** How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe ***

 > ****************************************

 >

 >   Simply go to the Web Page shown below and enter your email address and

 >   select the List(s) that you wish to subscribe or unsubscribed from.  You

 >   may also use the handy "Find" function to determine the exact syntax of

 >   your email address as it is subscribed to the List.  Please see the

 >   complete instructions at the top of the Web Page for more information.

 >   The Subscribe/Unsubscribe web page is:

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/subscribe

 >

 >   Note that you will receive TWO conformation emails regarding your subsciption

 >   process.  The first verifies that your subscription/unsubsciption request

 >   was received, and the second confirms that the process has been completed.

 >

 >   You should receive the first email within a few minutes of your request.

 >   The second conformation will arrive in less than 24 hours.  You cannot post

 >   until you receive the second conformation email message.

 >

 >

 >

 > *****************************

 > *** How to Post a Message ***

 > *****************************

 >

 >   Send an email message to:

 >

 >                  kolb-list(at)matronics.com

 >

 >   Your message will be redistributed to everyone currently subscribed

 >   to the List.

 >

 >

 >

 > *****************************************************

 > *** SPAM Fighter - You Must be Subscribed to Post ***

 > *****************************************************

 >

 >   When a new post is received by the system, the From: line of the message

 >   is checked and compared against the current subscription list.  If the

 >   email address is found, the message is passed on to the List Processor.

 >   If the email address isn't found in the current list of subscribers, it

 >   is dumped.  This serves to very effectively thwart 99% of the SPAM that

 >   gets posted to the Lists.

 >

 >   Remember, however, that the syntax of your email address is very important

 >   with regard to the configuration of your email application such as Outlook

 >   or Eudora.  For example, the following two email addresses may be

 >   functionally equivalent, but only one would pass the Matronics Email SPAM

 >   test depending on which was syntax was subscribed to the given List:

 >

 >                  smith(at)machine.domain.com

 >

 >                  smith(at)domain.com

 >

 >  Either email address syntax is alright, just be sure that you configure

 >  your email application to match *exactly* the address you've subscibed to

 >  the List.

 >

 >

 >

 > **************************************

 > *** Enclosure Support on the Lists ***

 > **************************************

 >

 >   Limited posting of enclosures such as pictures, documents, and spreadsheets

 >   is supported on the Lists.  There are a number of restrictions, and these

 >   are detailed below.  Please abide by the rules put forth regarding the

 >   content of enclosures.

 >

 >   These are some of the features and limits of enclosures on the Matronics

 >   Lists:

 >

 >   1) Enclosures will only be posted to the Real Time version of the Lists.

 >

 >   2) Enclosures will NOT be included in the Daily Digest version of the Lists.

 >

 >   3) Enclosures WILL BE forwarded on to the BBS Forum Web site.

 >

 >   4) Enclosures will NOT be appended to the Archives.

 >

 >   5) Enclosures will NOT be available in the List Browse feature.

 >

 >   6) Only the following file types and extensions will be allowed:

 >

 >                 bmp doc dwg dxf gif jpg pdf png txt xls

 >

 >      All other enclosures types will be rejected and email returned to

 >      sender.  The enclosure types listed above are relatively safe from

 >      a virus standpoint and don't pose a particularly large security risk.

 >

 >   7) !! All incoming enclosures will be scanned for viruses prior to posting

 >      to the List.  This is done in real time and will not slow down

 >      the process of posting the message !!

 >

 >

 >   Here are some rules for posting enclosures.  Failure to abide by these rules

 >   could result in the removal of a subscriber's email address from the Lists.

 >

 >   1) Pay attention to what you are posting!!  Make sure that the files

 >      you are enclosing aren't HUGE (greater that 1MB).  Remember that there

 >      are still people checking they're email via dial up modem.  If you post

 >      30MB worth of pictures, you are placing an unnecessary burden on these

 >      folks and the rest of us, for that matter.

 >

 >   2) SCALE YOUR PICTURES DOWN!!!  I don't want to see huge 3000 x 2000

 >      pictures getting posted that are 3 or 4MB each.  This is just

 >      unacceptable.  Use a program such as Photoshop to scale the picture

 >      down to something on the order of 800 x 600 and try to keep the

 >      file size to less-than 200KB, preferably much less.

 >

 >      Microsoft has a really awesome utility available for free that allows

 >      you to Right-Click on a picture in Explorer and automatically

 >      scale it down and resave it.  This is a great utility - get it, use it!

 >      http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

 >      Look for the link "Image Resizer"

 >

 >   3) !! This would seem to go without saying, but I'll say it anyway.  Do not

 >      post anything that would be considered offensive by your grandmother.

 >      And you know what I'm saying; I don't want to see anything even

 >      questionable. !!

 >

 >   4) REMEMBER THIS: If you post a 1MB enclosure to a List with 1000 members

 >      subscribed, your 1MB enclosure must be resent 1000 times amounting

 >      to 1MB X 1000 = 1 Gigabyte of network traffic!!  BE CAREFUL and

 >      BE COURTEOUS!

 >

 >   Also see the section below on the Matronics Photo and File Share where

 >   you can have your files and photos posted on the Matronics web server

 >   for long time viewing and availability.

 >

 >

 >

 > *******************

 > *** Digest Mode ***

 > *******************

 >

 >   Each day, starting at 12 midnight PST US, a new 'digest' will be started.

 >   This digest will contain the same information that is currently appended

 >   to the archive file.  It has all of the headers except for the "From:"

 >   and "Subject:" lines removed, and includes a message separator consisting

 >   of a line of underscores.

 >

 >   Each day at 23:55 PST US, the day's messages as described above will be

 >   combined and sent as a single message to everyone on the digest email list.

 >

 >   To subscribe to the digest list, use the same subscription web form

 >   described above, and just select the Digest version of the List.

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/subscribe

 >

 >   Note that you *can* be subscribed to both the realtime and digest versions

 >   of the List at the same time.  This is perfectly acceptable.

 >

 >  Now some caveats:

 >

 >   * Messages sent to "kolb-list-digest" will be forwarded to the standard

 >     email list.  In other words, you cannot post messages only to the

 >     digest List.

 >

 >   * If you are subscribed to both the regular List and the digest List, you

 >     will receive the realtime postings as well as the digest at the end of

 >     the day.

 >

 >   * If you reply to the digest email, your message will be forwarded to the

 >     normal list associated with the digest.  Important Note:  Please change

 >     the subject line to reflect the topic of your response!  Also, please

 >     *do not include all or most of the digest in your reply*.

 >

 >

 >

 > ****************************

 > *** List Digest Browser ***

 > ****************************

 >

 >   An archive of all the List Digests can be found online in either plain text

 >   or HTML format.  These archives contain the exact Digest that was posted to

 >   the Digest email list on the given day.  The Digest Archives can be found

 >   at the following location:

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/digest

 >

 >

 >

 > *****************************************

 > *** The "DO NOT ARCHIVE" Message Flag ***

 > *****************************************

 >

 >   At times, your message may concern something that is revelent only to a very

 >   small number of persons or to a limited area, and you may not wish to archive

 >   it.  In such a case, simply put the following phrase anywhere in the

 >   message:

 >

 >                 do not archive

 >

 >   Your message will not be appended to the archive, but will be sent to List

 >   email distribution as normal.

 >

 >

 >

 > **********************************************

 > ***** READ THIS - Automatic Unsubscribes *****

 > **********************************************

 >

 >   Note that if your email address begins to cause problems such as bounced

 >   email, mailbox is filled, or any other errors, your address will be promptly

 >   removed from the List.  If you discover that you are no longer receiving

 >   messages from the Kolb-List, go to the following Web page, and look

 >   for your email address and a possible reason for your removal.

 >

 >   The Matronics Email List uses utility called the "Email Weasel" that

 >   automatically looks though the day's bounced email for addresses that

 >   caused problems due to common things like "user is unknown", "mailbox

 >   full", etc.  If the Email Weasel removes your email address from the

 >   Lists you will find record of it at the following URL:

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/unsubscribed

 >

 >   If the problem listed on the web site above has been resolved, please feel

 >   free to resubscribe to the Lists of your choice.

 >

 >

 >

 > *******************************

 > *** List Member Information ***

 > *******************************

 >

 >   If you have not done so already, please email me your phone numbers and

 >   paper mail address in the following format:

 >

 >                 smith(at)somehost.com

 >                 Joe Smith

 >                 123 Airport Lane

 >                 Tower, CA 91234-1234

 >                 098-765-1234 w

 >                 123-456-7890 h

 >

 >   Please forward this information to the following email address:

 >

 >                 requests(at)matronics.com

 >

 >   I have a file of such things, that I typically use to contact you when

 >   there are problems with your email address.  The information will NOT

 >   be used for any other commercial purpose.

 >

 >

 >

 > ****************************************

 > *** Realtime Web Email List Browsing ***

 > ****************************************

 >

 >   Recent messages posted to the Kolb-List are also made available on

 >   the Web for realtime browsing.  Seven days worth of back postings are

 >   available with this feature.  The messages can be sorted by Subject,

 >   Author, Date, or Message Thread.  The Realtime List Browser indexes are

 >   updated twice per hour at xx:15 and xx:45.  You can also reply to a message

 >   or start a new message directly from the List Browser Interface (coming soon).

 >   You do not have to be subscribed to the given list to use the List

 >   Browser Interface in view-mode.

 >

 >                 http://www.matronics.com/browselist/kolb-list

 >

 >

 >

 > *******************************************

 > *** Web Forums Bulletin Board Interface ***

 > *******************************************

 >

 >   A phpBB BBS web Forums front end is available for all Kolb-List content.

 >   content.  The Forums contain all of the same content available via the email

 >   distribution and found on the various archive viewing formats such as the

 >   List Browse, etc.  Any posts on the web Forums will be cross posted to the

 >   respective email List, and posts to the Email List will be cross posted to

 >   the web Forums.

 >

 >   You may view all List content on the Forums without any special login.

 >   If you wish to post a message via the Web Forum interface, however, you

 >   will need to Register.  This is a simple process that takes only a few

 >   minutes.  A link to the Registration page can be found at the top of the

 >   main web Forums page.  Note that registering on the Forum web site also

 >   enables you to send email posts to the Lists as well.  You will also need to

 >   Subscribe to the respective Email List as described above to receive the

 >   Email Distribution of the List, however.

 >

 >   The Matroincs Email List Web BBS Forums can be found at the following URL:

 >

 >                 http://forums.matronics.com

 >

 >

 >

 > *********************************

 > *** Matronics Email List Wiki ***

 > *********************************

 >

 > In an attempt to make it easy to store and find structured and often accessed

 > information, Matronics has installed a Wiki at:

 >

 >                 http://wiki.matronics.com

 >

 > The Wiki allows individuals to create web pages to contain useful information

 > for other users of the mailing lists and web site. Unlike an ordinary web page

 > where the content needs to be submitted to Matronics for inclusion, the Wiki

 > permits the users to construct their own pages and have them visible immediately.

 >

 > While constructing pages for the Wiki is not difficult, some may not be

 > comfortable building pages.  In that case, simply prepare the text and any

 > images and email it to:

 >

 >                wiki-support(at)matronics.com

 >

 > One of the volunteers on that list will take your submission and construct

 > a Wiki page for you.

 >

 > Often someone produces a particularly useful posting in email one one of the

 > Lists that would be of general interest. In that case Matronics may take that

 > post and convert it into a Wiki page.

 >

 >

 >

 > *********************

 > *** List Archives ***

 > *********************

 >

 >   A file containing of all of the previous postings to the Kolb-List is

 >   available on line.  The archive file information is available via the

 >   Web and FTP in a number of forms.  Each are briefly described below:

 >

 >

 >   * Kolb-List.FAQ

 >

 >            - Latest version of the Kolb-List Frequently Asked Question

 >              page (this document).

 >

 >   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete

 >

 >            - Complete file with most of the email header info removed and

 >              page breaks inserted between messages.

 >

 >   * Kolb-Archive.digest.vol-??

 >

 >            - Same as the file above, but broken up into small sections that

 >              can more easily handled.

 >

 >   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete.zip

 >

 >            - Same as the Kolb-Archive.digest.complete file above, but

 >              in PKZIP format.  Use "binary" data transfer methods.

 >

 >   * Kolb-Archive.digest.complete.Z

 >

 >            - Same as the Kolb-Archive.digest.complete file above, but in

 >              UNIX compress format.  Use "binary" data transfer methods.

 >

 >

 >

 >  Download Via FTP

 >  ----------------

 >

 >   The archive file is available via anonymous FTP from ftp.matronics.com

 >   in the "/pub/Archives" directory.  It is updated daily and can be found in

 >   a number of formats as described above. (All filenames are case sensitive.)

 >

 >                  ftp://ftp.matronics.com/pub/Archives

 >

 >

 >

 >  Download Via Web

 >  ----------------

 >

 >   The archives are also available via a web listing.  These can be found

 >   toward the bottom of the following web page:

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/archives

 >

 >

 >

 > ******************************************

 > *** Complete List Web Archive Browsing ***

 > ******************************************

 >

 >   All messages posted to the Kolb-List are also available using the

 >   Email List Archive Browsing feature.  With this utility, all messages

 >   in the List are indexed, and individual sub-archives can be browsed.

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/archive/archive-index.cgi?Kolb

 >

 >

 >

 > *****************************************

 > **** High-Speed Archive Search Engine ***

 > *****************************************

 >

 >   You can use the custom, high-performance Matronics Email List Search Engine

 >   to quickly locate and browse any messages that have been posted to the

 >   List.  The Engine allows the user to easily search any of the currently

 >   available List archives.

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/search

 >

 >

 >

 > ****************************

 > *** File and Photo Share ***

 > ****************************

 >

 >   With the Matronics Email List File and Photo Share you can share pictures

 >   and other data with members of the List without having to forward a

 >   copy of it to everyone.  To share your Files and Photos, simply email

 >   them to:

 >

 >                  pictures(at)matronics.com

 >

 >   !! ==> Please including the following information with each submission:

 >

 >                  1) Email Lists that they are related to.

 >                  2) Your Full Name.

 >                  3) Your Email Address.

 >                  4) One line Subject description.

 >                  5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic.

 >                  6-x) One-line Description of each photo or file

 >

 >   Prior to public availability of the files and photos, each will be scanned

 >   for viruses.  Please also note that the process of making the files and

 >   photos available on the web site is a pseudo-manual process, and I try to

 >   process them every few days.

 >

 >   Following the availability of the new Photoshare, an email message will be

 >   sent to the Email Lists enumerated in 1) above indicating that the new

 >   Share is available and what the direct URL to it is.

 >

 >   For a current list of available Photoshares, have a look at the Main

 >   Index Page:

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/photoshare

 >

 >

 >

 > **************************

 > *** List Archive CDROM ***

 > **************************

 >

 >   A complete Matronics Email List Archive CD is available that contains

 >   all of the archives since the beginning of each of the Lists.  The archives

 >   for all of the Lists are included on the CD along with a freeware search

 >   engine written by a list member.  The CD is burned the day you order it

 >   and will contain archive received  up to the last minute.  They make

 >   great gifts!

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/ArchiveCDROM

 >

 >

 >

 > **********************************

 > *** List Support Contributions ***

 > **********************************

 >

 >   The Matronics Lists are run *completely* through the support of it members.

 >   You won't find any PopUpAds, flashing Banner ads, or any other form of

 >   annoying commercialism on either the Email Messages or the List web pages

 >   associated with the Matronics Email Lists.  Every year during November

 >   I run a low-key, low-pressure "Fund Raiser" where, throughout the month,

 >   I ask List members to make a Contribution in any amount with which they

 >   are comfortable.

 >

 >   I will often offer free gifts with certain contribution levels during the

 >   Fund Raiser to increase the participation.  The gifts are usually donated

 >   by companies that are themselves List members.

 >

 >   Your Contributions go directly to supporting the operation of the Lists

 >   including the high-speed, business-class Internet connection, server

 >   system hardware and software upgrades, and to partially offset the many

 >   many hours I spend running, maintaining, upgrading, and developing the

 >   variety of services found here.

 >

 >   Generally Contributions range from $20 to $100 and are completely voluntary

 >   and non-compulsory.  I ask only that if person enjoys the Lists and obtains

 >   value from them, that they make a Contribution of equal magnitude.

 >

 >   Contributions are accepted throughout the year, and if you've just

 >   subscribed, feel free to make a Contribution when you've settled in.

 >

 >   The website for making SSL Secure Contributions is listed below.  There are

 >   a variety of payment methods including Visa and MasterCard, PayPal, and

 >   sending a personal check.

 >

 >   If you enjoy and value the List, won't you make a Contribution today to

 >   support its continued operation?

 >

 >                  http://www.matronics.com/contributions

 >

 >   Thank you!

 >   Matt Dralle

 >   Email List Administrator

 >

 >

 >

 > ******************************************************************************

 >                     Kolb-List Usage Guidelines

 > ******************************************************************************

 >

 > The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Kolb-List.

 > You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein.

 > Failure to use the Kolb-List in the manner described below may result

 > in the removal of the subscribers from the List.

 >

 >

 > Kolb-List Policy Statement

 >

 > The purpose of the Kolb-List is to provide a forum of discussion for

 > things related to this particular discussion group.  The List's goals

 > are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver

 > high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie

 > among its members; and to support safe operation.  Reaching these goals

 > requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of

 > the List.  To this end, the following guidelines have been established:

 >

 >

 > - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level.  Do not submit

 >   posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long

 >   lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc.

 >

 > - THINK carefully before you write.  Ask yourself if your post will be

 >   relevant to everyone.  If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it.

 >

 > - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive

 >   that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate.  Try to be concise and

 >   terse in your posts.  Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and

 >   responses.

 >

 > - Keep your signature brief.  Please include your name, email address,

 >   aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location.  A short line

 >   about where you are in the building process is also nice.  Avoid

 >   bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary

 >   space in the archive.

 >

 > - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is

 >   easily obtainable from other widely available sources.  Consult the

 >   web page or FAQ first.

 >

 > - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of

 >   your response the same as that of the original post.  This makes it

 >   easy to find threads in the archive.

 >

 > - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your

 >   response.  DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the

 >   reader to the topic at hand, but be selective.  The impact that

 >   quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive

 >   can not be overstated!

 >

 > - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT

 >   then go ahead and reply to the List.  Be aware that clicking the

 >   "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your

 >   response to the original poster.  You might have to actively address

 >   your response with the original poster's email address.

 >

 > - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something

 >   to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal.  "Way to go!", "I

 >   agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent

 >   to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large.

 >

 > - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to

 >   comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly

 >   contribute something valuable.

 >

 > - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone

 >   polite and respectful.  Don't make snide comments, personally attack

 >   other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously

 >   controversial issue.  This will only cause a pointless debate that

 >   will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing.

 >

 > - Occasional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularly

 >   subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable.  Posts by

 >   List members promoting their respective products or items for sale

 >   should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble

 >   a typical SPAM message.  The List isn't about commercialism, but

 >   is about sharing information and knowledge.  This applies to

 >   everyone, including those who provide products to the entire

 >   community.  Informal presentation and moderation should be the

 >   operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists.

 >

 > -------

 >

 >

 > [This is an automated posting.]

 >

 > do not archive

 >

 >

 >

 >

 >




	




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