For example, if you entered a message in a file called MSG.TYP , you would send it to another user as shown in Figure 8.2 . Sending a File Notice that in this example, the user name is preceded with a node name and two colons. This is how you would send a message across systems using DECnet. When you're finished reading and sending mail, type EXIT to leave the Mail utility. If you frequently send mail to the same group of users you may find it convenient to use a distribution list .
Distribution lists can also use existing distribution lists.
For example, see Figure 8.3 . Sending Mail Using a Distribution List Institute-Wide Distribution Lists There are several large distribution lists available for use by anyone at the Institute. You can find the names of the lists available and how to use them by sending mail to the address info . You can also use the distribution lists in conjunction with your own personal distribution lists or individual e-mail addresses. On the Science cluster, there is a way to automatically reply to incoming mail messages.