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Considering a switch from Majordomo to Mailman? While Mailman proves robust in many applications, users may notice it comes with its own set of challenges. Common issues often stem from system misconfigurations, such as outdated Python versions or less conventional MTAs like Exim. Transitioning from Majordomo to Mailman requires a mindset shift, as each mailing list manager offers unique strengths and weaknesses. Share your experiences with Mailman's reliability and robustness, especially with regard to its frequent updates and bug fixes.
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> But... from my experiences so far in playing with mailman, and the traffic
> on this list, I'm getting the sense that the software is still immature
I think most of the problems that we see are related to system
misconfigurations -- i.e. older versions of Python, using less
The software has proven itself to be robust in my applications, but
it does take some getting used to. It's difficult to transition from
majordomo and Mailman and expect the same functionality. Each MLM has
its own strengths and weaknesses, so you may need to step outside the
box and re-evaluate what you're really trying to do. Chances are
it can be done with Mailman, but just not the way that you were used
But, as with any newly released software, bugs are being found and
changes are being made. I don't think any of them are show-stoppers,
> What kinds of experiences can people share as to the reliability and
I don't use it very much; there's probably a half dozen lists with a
maximum of 600 users running at mallorn.com. But I haven't had many
problems at all... It is important to keep up with new releases, as
All of the mailman lists at python.org are running on Mailman too, so
P.S. If you look at the archives (linked from www.list.org) you'll see
some success stories from different people. There's also a search
