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Working with a News Reader: 

Working with a News Reader An introduction to Newsgroups

Accessing Newsgroups: 

Accessing Newsgroups Internet Explorer usenet.pitt.edu Outlook Express usenet.pitt.edu UNIX telnet to unixs.cis.pitt.edu

What is Usenet/Newsgroup?: 

What is Usenet/Newsgroup? Usenet or Users Network is the largest forum for computer users. It allows users to communicate with one another based on their common interests. Participate in discussion groups Keep current on a special interest or hobby Learn about new things Access free software

What makes Usenet unique?: 

What makes Usenet unique? Free of charge Maintained by volunteers No restriction on who can participate Global network Not just a pretty BBS

Proper Behavior: 

Proper Behavior No “Junk” For example, no commercial “for sale” messages. No personal insults, irrational ranting, or name-calling (referred to as a flame). Usenet community polices itself and will revoke posting privileges or permanent suspension of a computer account.

Organization of Newsgroups: 

Organization of Newsgroups comp Newsgroups related to computer science, software source, information on hardware and software systems. sci Newsgroups related to research in or application of the sciences. misc Newsgroups related to themes not easily classified. soc Newsgroups related to social issues and socializing.

Organization of Newsgroups: 

Organization of Newsgroups talk Newsgroups related to debate-oriented discussions. news Newsgroups related to news pertaining to network and software. rec Newsgroups related to the arts, hobbies, and recreation. clari Newsgroups related to UPI news postings.

Organization of Newsgroups: 

Organization of Newsgroups cis Newsgroup related to Computing and Information Services. pitt Newsgroups interested in Pitt-related discussions. pgh Newsgroups interested in Pittsburgh-wide topics. alt Newsgroups interested in alternative topics.

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How is Usenet organized? alt comp sci soc news rec misc talk c c++

Reading News in Internet Explorer: 

Reading News in Internet Explorer