mailing list manager
also: MLM, list server, email distribution list
A software system that manages email-based discussion groups, automatically handling subscription, message distribution, and archiving for a group of subscribers.
A mailing list manager (MLM) is a server application that receives emails sent to a special address, then automatically forwards them to all subscribed members. It automates tedious tasks like managing who's on the list, removing bouncing addresses, and keeping searchable archives.
Common examples include GNU Mailman, Majordomo, and Listserv. When you send an email to [email protected], a mailing list manager receives it, verifies you're subscribed, and distributes your message to thousands of kernel developers.
Mailing list managers typically support digest mode (receive one email per day with all messages bundled), moderation (approve posts before they go out), and subscriber management through automated commands or web interfaces.