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Message ID: 23612
Date: Fri Jan 26 23:30:30 GMT 2001
Author: Windleaf Mistsong
Subject: Re: [eqbards] Info from Yahoo Groups


Ah, thanks. I've logged in and converted it. Well I guess technically, it's
one less account I have to keep track of. :-P

---Windleaf

At 01:22 PM 1/26/01 -1000, Reece Tom R CPT 25 ID L G4 wrote:
>Here is some more info. If you use this mailing list on a purely e-mail
>basis, then nothing needs to be done. If you use the website though, you'll
>want to go get your account converted.
>
>Galtin of E'ci
>
>
>===========
>Special Announcement for eGroups Users
>
>Dear eGroups Member,
>
>As you may already know, eGroups merged with Yahoo! in August 2000. We're
>now proud to announce the launch of Yahoo! Groups, a new service from Yahoo!
>using eGroups technology.
>
>
>What Happened to eGroups?
>
>All the features you know and love about eGroups have carried over and we've
>added some new functionality that we hope you'll enjoy.
>Don't worry, all eGroups email and web addresses will continue to work, and
>all of your group information and membership has been maintained.
>
>We'll soon begin to internationalize Yahoo! Groups. In the interim, you can
>continue to use the international versions of eGroups.
>
>What's new on Yahoo! Groups?
>
>Yahoo! Groups has lots of new features and even better customization. You
>can:
>Chat with other group members using our improved Yahoo! Chat
>Add a splash of color to your group, or a main page photo, all without
>knowing HTML
>See when group members are online and communicate with them in real time
>using Yahoo! Messenger
>Reach a larger audience - you will have the entire Yahoo! Network at your
>doorstep
>And much, much more to come!
>The best part -- you don't have to do anything to convert your group. This
>has all happened automatically. All you have to do to access the wide array
>of web functionality is link your current eGroups account with a Yahoo! ID
>by clicking on the "Convert my eGroups account" link below.
>
>And remember, if you would like to continue using only the email
>capabilities of the service, you won't need a Yahoo ID. You will continue to
>receive and post mail, just like you always have in the past.
>
>For a detailed FAQ on merger topics, please go here.
>
>On behalf of everyone here at Yahoo! Groups, thanks for being a member of
>our service.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>The Yahoo! Groups team
>==============
>
>Convert to Egroups account to Yahoo Groups account:
>http://groups.yahoo.com/convwiz
>
>
>
>
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