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= Google Summer of Code 2008 =

This page is dedicated to capturing work on the Geeklog plugin for the GSoC2008 work. This fits into the [[../REST Interface|REST Interface]].

=== Project Idea ===

Project aims at development of a plugin to incorporate the functionality of Mailman with the existing architecture of<<BR>> [[http://www.geeklog.net/|Geeklog]]. It emphasizes at providing the much needed mailing list-(un)subscription, moderation, administration along with a<<BR>> site controlled user interface. In order to customize REST Interface (developed by Mailman Project) for Geeklog(GL)<<BR>> some Mailman wrappers will also be needed.

Following list admin features are needed to manage lists:<<BR>>     * Add/Delete List (support for multiple lists)<<BR>>     * List Types: Public, private (GL Groups) and moderated<<BR>>     * Add/Remove Subscribers<<BR>>     * Import in subscribers<<BR>>     * Subscribers can be GL members and non-site members<<BR>>     * Moderate Lists<<BR>>     * Use list to send out newsetters, notifications (mailings)<<BR>>     * Support for HTML and text mailings

Optionally, support for site controlled interface for list (un)subscriptions can be developed. Also, support for both automatic registration/un-registration based on email address and authenticated mode that requires an email confirmation is cherished.