Although some people use these terms synonymously, they are actually two different things.  Basically, mailing lists are e-mail discussion forums in which participants subscribe to a list, receive copies of messages sent by other members, and can e-mail their own comments. There are mailing lists on many different topics of interest. LISTSERV is a type of program that manages mailing lists.

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How Mailing Lists Work

Mailing Lists for Educators
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Mailing Lists for Parents
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