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USENET

USENET. Usenet Host with Multiple Newsgroups. Conceptually like reading magazines USENET hosts Like bookstores Each host has many Newsgroups on specific topics You can read postings to these Newsgroups Anyone can post new messages to these Newsgroups. USENET. Browsing Newsgroups

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USENET

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  1. USENET Usenet Host with Multiple Newsgroups • Conceptually like reading magazines • USENET hosts • Like bookstores • Each host has many Newsgroups on specific topics • You can read postings to these Newsgroups • Anyone can post new messages to these Newsgroups

  2. USENET • Browsing Newsgroups • Host maintains many conferences (Newsgroups) • Connect to any USENET host (there are thousands) • Subscribe to Newsgroups (there are thousands) • Read postings to subscribed newsgroups Usenet Host with Multiple Newsgroups Client Host Connect, choose Newsgroup Read Postings

  3. USENET • There are many USENET hosts • Postings to one are replicated (copied) to all others • May take time • Not all USENET hosts support all Newsgroups Copy Posting Copy

  4. USENET Newgroups • Organized Hierarchically to help users find relevant newsgroups Root (all groups) Comp Alt Comp.risks Comp.dcom Comp.dcom.cabling Comp.dcom.servers

  5. Reading Newsgroups Menu Bar Subscribed Newsgroups Comp.dcom.cabling ... Comp.dcom.Cabling Question on cabling Re: Question on ... Subject: Re: Question on cabling From: Pat Lee <Pat.Lee@Busad.Waikiki.edu ----------- Bill, we ran into the same problem. Use duct tape.

  6. Threads • Replies are grouped under original messages • Original message plus replies is called a thread • Easy to follow content RJ-45 problem Question Regarding Cabling Re: Question Regarding Cabling Re: Question Regarding Cabling Re: Re: Question Regarding Cabling Enhanced Category 5? Thread

  7. LISTSERVs vs. USENET • LISTSERVs • No need to check for new postings: delivered via e-mail • Must remember how to unsubscribe • Must find the LISTSERV host holding the conference • USENET • Will not clog your mailbox with “junk mail” • Log into almost any USENET host to find a particular Newsgroup

  8. Moderated Conferences • Moderated Conference • Moderator reads postings that arrive • Posts to conference only if relevant, polite • Unmoderated Conferences • No moderator • All postings are made available as soon as they arrive

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