Re: octave contributions (more): list mechanics, packages

[Daniel J Sebald]

Thomas L. Scofield wrote:
> OK.  I am now subscribed to the maintainers list.  I don't have that  
> much experience with mail lists, so my first questions are about  
> writing to this one.
>
> Does this message start a new thread?

Yes, go to

http://www.cae.wisc.edu/pipermail/octave-maintainers/2008-January/thread.html

to see near the bottom of the page your new thread.


>  How do I go about continuing/ 
> adding to an old thread?  I received mail directly from John Eaton  and 
> Soren Hauberg when I wrote before.  Am I correct in thinking  that, to 
> view responses in general, you must actively do so (i.e.,  use a browser 
> and visit the list website)?

I wish there were a way to break into a thread from the website browser.  (If 
anyone knows of a way, let us know.)  Some times I like to tune out and check 
the website archive on a monthly basis.

Dan