Description

The LISTSERV Global Address List (GAL) Utility allows users to extract names and email addresses from the NIH Exchange Global Address list. The extracted information is automatically formatted for addition to LISTSERV via the list management web interface.

The GAL Utility is ideal for transferring subscribers from an email distribution list on the MS Exchange System to a LISTSERV list. All of the addresses can be extracted in a single operation, saved as a file, then added to a LISTSERV list using LISTSERV's bulk operations feature.

The utility can also extract individual addresses. The information can be saved to the user's clipboard, then "cut and pasted" into the LISTSERV Account Management page.

System Requirements

• A PC running Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT
• Microsoft Outlook 98 or 2000
• an NIH Exchange account

PLEASE NOTE: The GAL Utility does not run on MacIntosh or Unix computers. You will not be able to use it without an Outlook client and an NIH Exchange account.

Installation Instructions

To use the GAL Utility, you must install it on your machine. The utility will automatically be installed as a plug-in to MS Outlook.

To install: Turn off MS Outlook if it is running. Then click on the "Download Installation File" link below. The installation file will be automatically downloaded to your machine. The installation file is a self-extracting archive. When the download has finished, double-click on on the file icon, and the utility will install itself.

For Further Assistance

For assistance obtaining an Outlook client and/or an NIH Exchange account, please consult your local computer suppport personnel.

For help with installation and use of the GAL Utility, please contact the
NIH LISTSERV Administrators.