Message-Id:  <9701260211.AA19521@lan.vita.org>
Date:         Sat, 25 Jan 1997 21:11:07 EST
Reply-To: DEVEL-L Administration <devel@VITA.ORG>
Sender: Technology Transfer in International Development
              <DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
From: DEVEL-L Administration <devel@VITA.ORG>
Subject:      FAQ on devel-l
To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>

           The DEVEL-L List: Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)

WHO should read this note?
WHAT is DEVEL-L?
WHAT is the purpose of DEVEL-L?
HOW do I post a message to all subscribers?
WHAT should I not post?
HOW do I unsubscribe from DEVEL-L?
HOW does a person subscribe to DEVEL-L?
WHAT if my subscription or unsubscription request brings no result?
WHERE is DEVEL-L archived?
WHAT is VITA?

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*** WHO SHOULD READ THIS NOTE?

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*** WHAT IS DEVEL-L?

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*** WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DEVEL-L?

Through its online discussion forum, Volunteers in Technical Assistance
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of issues and topics included under Technology Transfer in International
Development; for example, specific technologies, communications in
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*** WHERE IS DEVEL-L ARCHIVED?

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*** WHAT IS VITA?

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guides to further information.

Cordially,

Vicki Tsiliopoulos
DEVEL-L List Owner
Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA)