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- Computers: Internet: Protocols: NNTP (13)
- Computers: Security: Internet: Privacy: Products and Tools (52)
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- Authoritative Active File
- Maintained by the Big Eight Moderation Team at isc.org. This active file is a complete and current list of newsgroups available. Not limited to the "Big 8" groups only.
- About News-Posting, by J R Stockton
Explanation of Usenet terms and tips on how to write and post to Usenet. - AnchorDudes Usenet Newsgroup Server FAQ
General presentation of binary newsgroups: specific terms, provider comparison with a pricing table, newsgroup listings and a quick review of newsreader software. - Australian Usenet
Offers the latest news about Australian ISPs' Usenet services, also includes tutorials on how to get started with programs like Alt.Binz, Newsleecher and Grabit along with a collection of links. - Beginner's Guide to Newsgroup Newsreaders
Presents newsgroups and newsreaders with a particular focus on binary newsgroups. - Binaries4all
Offers binary newsgroup tutorials covering downloading, posting and use of software tools. Includes messageboard. - CanadianAlien
Explains how to use binary newsgroups. - Computer Partners
Brief explanation of newsgroups and instructions for using Netscape Navigator or Outlook Express for reading newsgroups. - Finding the Appropriate Newsgroup
Lists of groups listed according to where to post common kinds of posts, where to read about common topics, and so on. - Free Advice on Usenet News
An editorial introduction to Usenet. - Freedom Knights of Usenet
Dedicated to free speech, and its implementation on Usenet, an alternative point of view. Information about Usenet sites of Virtue and surviving UDPs. - How to Usenet
A brief introduction to Usenet, particularly focusing on selecting a server and choosing a newsreader. Also features a collection of useful links. - Internet Software Consortium
An FTP site with archives of various Usenet related documents. Includes active files, control messages, list of Usenet hierarchies. - Jukka Korpela's Material About Usenet
Selection of links to material on Usenet. Editorials by Jukka explaining the workings of Usenet and the reasons for certain conventions. - Links to Professor Timo Salmi's FAQ Material
Timo Salmi has advice on how to participate effectively in Usenet. Topics include: Proper quoting, proper signatures, how to respond to "crackpots" target="_blank", where to put test postings and other important topics. - Marco Schmidt's Usenet Page
Features news items related to Usenet, a map of regional newsgroups and hierarchies as well as a collection of links. - Mib Software: Usenet Rapid Knowledge Transfer
Information about Usenet for users and developers. - NewsgroupReviews.com
Information and reviews on newsgroup access providers and newsreaders along with basic tutorials. - News2mail.com
Delivers via e-mail articles from user-selected newsgroups. Free service. - Pi's Smiley List
A list of smilies used on Usenet. - Rules for Posting to Usenet
Brief introduction to Usenet and appropriate guidelines to follow for posting. - Slyck's Guide to the Newsgroups
Tutorials on binary newsgroups : how to download, verify, combine and decode files as well as how to post them. Tutorials on other topics such as IRC and P2P are also available. - Snoozenet
Tim Pierce's New's Hacking page. Includes links to RFC 977, 1036, son-of-1036. - The Usenet Newbie Project
A global presentation of Usenet: how to access it, how to read posts, explanation of technical terms and acronyms. - Usenet on Livinginternet.com
History of Usenet as a whole and of specific hierarchies like alt.*, bitnet and fidonet, old Usenet maps, the way the newsgroups work and how to use them, tips on advanced use, useful links. - Usenet Replayer
Web-based Usenet tools, including news resources archive, news server search, posting and retrieving of Usenet messages, advertising products, and forgery cancellations. Free. - Usenet-Newsgroups.com
Offers reviews of several websites on newsgroups. Includes a forum where users can share ideas and get assistance. - Usenetpage.com
Provides basic information and links about Usenet with a particular focus on binary newsgroups and related utilities. - Usenetpedia
A simple and relaxed presentation of Usenet, its history and its specific vocabulary. - User's Guide to the Changing Usenet
Explains how RFDs (Requests For Discussion) and CFVs (Call For Votes) can be used to change a Usenet newsgroup. Gives tips on how to stay abreast of changes in newsgroups and how to be an active participant. - Wikipedia: Usenet
A presentation of Usenet: its history, terms and organization along with technical details and information on binary content. - W-net : Everything About Usenet
An introduction to Usenet basics along with a partial list of Newsgroups. No longer maintained but the information provided is still relevant. - yEnc - Encoding for Usenet and E-mail
Homepage of the public domain encoding format widely used in binary newsgroups. A stand alone yEnc decoder is also available for download with its source code.
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