Most discussion will occur on WebBoard. Remember that posts to the mailing list will be archived on the class homepage, where they can be read by anybody in the world, so think before you post. You are strongly encouraged to immediately begin exploring the front door to see what's there. This is different than a mailing list. A mailing list sends out posts to everybody.
Threaded software is a bit like a homepage that allows people to make a post, but the post remains.
To access WebBoard, you must again use an id and a password. We do this for security reasons. WebBoard allows us to post a message, leave it, and others can respond to it whenver they wish. The best way to understand WebBoard is to log on immediately and start practicing. It should be ready about the second week of class.