[Mailman-Users] Mailman doesn't create List Owner

[IOhannes m zmoelnig]

Nick wrote:
> Hi,
> I've installed Mailman on a debian system running postfix. I can add
> newlists, and subscribe but when i go to confirm my subscription I get a
> user not found (listname-request). I have created several lists but none of
> the create the necessary users although the script indicates that this has
> been done.
> 
> Can someone please shed some light on this problem for me
> 
you have to append the lines you get from the newlist-command to your 
/etc/aliases files.
the easiest way is to use the "-o" option like
"newlist -o /etc/aliases my_list"

mfg.cdsa.dr
IOhannes



> Nick Cockinos
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