How would I create a mailing list?

[Anon]

I want to create a mailing list through PHP and MySQL, I think that I can add addressess to the table, but I don't know how I would call the table into a mail function.... I want to send an email to an address or something, and have it be sent to the entire list. Is this relativly simple? If I can't call the address (i.e. [e-mail]) can I create a PHP webpage that I can enter in all the information? I know perl, but I don't know how I would integrate my MySQL database. I know this question involves alot of different languages, but most people that follow this board know what I am talking about.

Review: I want to create a mailing list that users can subscribe and unsubscribe to...(I think I can do this) And I want to be able to send an email to this entire list.

Also, quick question... when I enter people's email into a table, would I use TEXT or BLOB or what? beacuse some times people have both letters and numbers in their addresses. Thanks alot guys.

If you have anything to add that would atleast make this a little easier, I welcome it. Also, if you know of anyother sites to look around for this I would be intersted in those as well!

--Andrew

[kjehed]

-- I just wanted to add that I'm looking at the same issue right now. It was some time since you posted this, have you found out a decent way to do it?

-- If so then I'm interested in any hints about how to do it. If not then I'll post my solution later

[Anon]

I haven't really thought about it, any ideas?

[kjehed]

One site that provides free mailinglist service is:
http://www.yourmailinglistprovider.com
It's nothing I'm interested in, but maybe it's something that someone else out there can use.