It is with great pleasure that I welcome the addition of an e-mail based list for communication among users of Epidata.

The initiation of such a list is yet another indication that the EpiData initiative has gained acceptance around the world.

The aim of the list is to aid users and development in terms of : - mutual exchange of ideas and solutions - receive comments on problems and features desired - receive active input at times of release of new versions

Thanks to the University of Mannitoba, Canada for hosting the list and to Chris Green Canada for the offer of moderating the list.

With proper and positive use of the list it is my expectation that the moderation job for Chris will be very small.

Regards

Jens Lauritsen Initiator of the EpiData Development project WWW.EpiData.dk