Mailing Lists
In larger groups, communication by typing the addresses of each recipient becomes cumbersome. Instead, a mailing list is used. The list is created by an individual termed the list owner and contains the email addresses of all the members of the group. A special list address is created, which functions just like a regular email address. However, when anyone sends mail to this special address, it is not simply deposited into a mailbox. It is instead intercepted by special software that processes the message and sends it out automatically to all recipients on the list. Any recipient can reply to the list address, and all members will receive the reply.
Many other ways can be used by groups to share information today, such as using World ...
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