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Group computing IDs are encouraged. Use the
application form for a group eID.
Where K-Staters' needs for group
activities cannot be met with a group eID, other alternatives are also available.
See the webpage Requesting an official e-mail address for
comparisons of features for an e-mail alias, a group eID, and a LISTSERV mailing list.
Alternatives
- E-mail aliases provide for mail directed to the alias to be distributed to one or more
eIDs. Aliases can be 3-15 characters in length. Change in aliases requires CNS
assistance.
- E-mail to be shared among a number of K-Staters who work on a LAN are encouraged to arrange
an appropriate distribution using a group mailbox/computing ID defined at the LAN level.
- E-mail to larger groups which change dynamically may be distributed by use of a
LISTSERV. Changes in LISTSERV membership may be accomplished by the list's owner or by
user subscription, according to how the list is defined.
- Usages which require filtering and/or redirection of e-mail may be accomplished by use
of a POP mailer and its facilities.
- File and directory Access Control Lists (ACLs) or Unix groups can be defined so that
their members can equally access and share responsibility for maintenance of a set of
files.
- Space can be allocated on the web server machines (and given group ownership) for
development and publication of webpages.
- Signature files can be used creatively so that outgoing mail clearly is designated as
(or as not) originating from group action.
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