For a business I would recommend Constant Contact (http://www.constantcontact.com). Much more professional looking and is less likely to be considered SPAM. -- +-------------------------------------------+ | Michael Surato | | College of Arts and Letters | | Michigan State University | | 320 Linton Hall | | East Lansing, MI 48824 | | Voice: (517) 353-0778 Fax: (517) 355-0159 | +-------------------------------------------+ >>> On 3/9/2010 at 2:50 PM, Richard Wiggins <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > A friend has gathered 3500 names and e-mail addresses of customers but > didn't capture the info in a mailing list program. He wants to set up an > announcement-only mailing list for those people who have indicated interest > in his business. > > What mailing list software would you suggest in 2010 for this purpose? > Hosted like Listserv ($$$) or Yahoo Groups (free) ? > > Or a desktop solution? Suggestions? > > My guess is the number of subscribers could double or triple over time... > > Thanks, > > /rich