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mailall.cgi

Why mailall.cgi?

Organizations often need to communicate with large numbers of users by email. Mailing list software, such as GNU Mailman, is most helpful when readers are expected to manage their own subscription and receive messages on a frequent basis.

Recently, however, a nonprofit organization asked us for an efficient way to send a one-time mailing to several thousand members. They didn't need a solution for managing the list; they already have a member database. All they needed was the last step. This was the inspiration for mailall.cgi, a simple bulk email solution.

Who should use mailall.cgi?

mailall.cgi is perfectly suited for installation by any organization's web designer, and can then be operated by anyone with minimal experience. Installation requires a Linux-based web hosting account with CGI, Perl and outgoing mail privileges.

mailall.cgi versus other software

Other commercial programs exist to send email to large numbers of people; most of these are Windows applications that send messages directly, and many of them are frequently used to deliver spam -- unsolicited commercial email. Many mail servers automatically delete mail that arrives directly from addresses that are used for dialup, DSL and cable modem service. The HTML-heavy style of the messages delivered by many competing programs is instantly recognized by most users as garbage, and as quickly deleted. For these reasons, most bulk email programs are a poor solution for delivering legitimate email to users who have in fact chosen to receive it.

Can I use mailall.cgi to send spam?

No. The use of mailall.cgi to send spam (unsolicited commercial email) is forbidden by the terms of our license.

Features of mailall.cgi

mailall.cgi offers:
  • Password-protected: the outside world can't send spam through your copy.
  • Well-formatted From: and To: headers, including the full name of the recipient (when provided by the sender), are friendly to mail filters.
  • Recipients list can be entered on a web page OR uploaded from a text file -- no more copying and pasting!
  • Message body can also be uploaded from a text file OR entered on a web page.
  • Attractive, informative progress display.
  • Linux-based CGI program -- the most reliable option.
  • Perl source code included with purchase.

See mailall.cgi in action

Message Form

Progress Display
Progress Display

How much does it cost?

mailall.cgi costs just $50 (US).

How do I buy mailall.cgi?

1. Make sure you have the requirements:
  • Linux-based web hosting account
  • CGI privileges (look for a cgi-bin folder)
Please be sure you have these things. We do not give refunds based on failure to check the requirements before purchasing. We will of course be glad to assist you and we offer free phone and email support.

2. Purchase your copy now from our online store!

3. Download your copy of the software. Instructions for downloading your organization's copy will be provided by email upon purchase.

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