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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.
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About News-Posting, by J R Stockton -
Explanation of Usenet terms and tips on how to write and post to Usenet.
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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.
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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.
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Beginner's Guide to Newsgroup Newsreaders -
Presents newsgroups and newsreaders with a particular focus on binary newsgroups.
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Binaries4all -
Offers binary newsgroup tutorials covering downloading, posting and use of software tools. Includes messageboard.
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CanadianAlien -
Explains how to use binary newsgroups.
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Computer Partners -
Brief explanation of newsgroups and instructions for using Netscape Navigator or Outlook Express for reading newsgroups.
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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.
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Free Advice on Usenet News -
An editorial introduction to Usenet.
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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.
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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.
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Internet Software Consortium -
An FTP site with archives of various Usenet related documents. Includes active files, control messages, list of Usenet hierarchies.
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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.
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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", where to put test postings and other important topics.
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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.
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Mib Software: Usenet Rapid Knowledge Transfer -
Information about Usenet for users and developers.
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News2mail.com -
Delivers via e-mail articles from user-selected newsgroups. Free service.
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NewsgroupReviews.com -
Information and reviews on newsgroup access providers and newsreaders along with basic tutorials.
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Pi's Smiley List -
A list of smilies used on Usenet.
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Rules for Posting to Usenet -
Brief introduction to Usenet and appropriate guidelines to follow for posting.
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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.
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Snoozenet -
Tim Pierce's New's Hacking page. Includes links to RFC 977, 1036, son-of-1036.
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The Usenet Newbie Project -
A global presentation of Usenet: how to access it, how to read posts, explanation of technical terms and acronyms.
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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.
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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.
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Usenet-Newsgroups.com - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
Offers reviews of several websites on newsgroups. Includes a forum where users can share ideas and get assistance.
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Usenetpage.com - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
Provides basic information and links about Usenet with a particular focus on binary newsgroups and related utilities.
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Usenetpedia - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
A simple and relaxed presentation of Usenet, its history and its specific vocabulary.
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User's Guide to the Changing Usenet - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
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.
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W-net : Everything About Usenet - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
An introduction to Usenet basics along with a partial list of Newsgroups. No longer maintained but the information provided is still relevant.
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Wikipedia: Usenet - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
A presentation of Usenet: its history, terms and organization along with technical details and information on binary content.
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yEnc - Encoding for Usenet and E-mail - http://www.usenet-newsgroups.com/
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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