GNU Mailman

GNU Mailman

Mailing list management and e-newsletter distribution software

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GNU Mailman is free software for managing email discussion lists and e-newsletter mailing lists. It provides web-based interfaces for subscribers and list owners, and integrates with common mail server setups.

Key Features

  • Web-based subscriber preferences and list administration
  • Moderation and content filtering for posts and attachments
  • Built-in archiving for mailing lists
  • Digest delivery modes for subscribers
  • Automatic bounce processing and subscription management
  • Spam mitigation features and configurable filters

Use Cases

  • Running community discussion lists for open source projects or clubs
  • Operating announcement and newsletter lists for organizations
  • Hosting internal mailing lists for teams with moderation and archives

Limitations and Considerations

  • Mailman 3 is a suite of components (core, web UI, archiver) and typically requires more integration work than a single all-in-one mail server package

GNU Mailman is a mature, widely used mailing list manager with strong administrative controls and automation around subscription and delivery management. It is well-suited for organizations that need reliable email list operations with web-based self-service and moderation capabilities.

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