Usenet News

Please, read this first
Please, read this before posting
How to set up Netscape for Usenet News
The basic newsgroups:
- news.newusers.questions for questions about Usenet News
- alt.test or misc.test for test postings
- news.announce.newusers = hints and rules ("Netiquette")
- news.answers = answers to frequently asked questions ("FAQ"), also available via WWW and FTP.
Select other newsgroups

How to join Usenet

First:
- Learn how to use your newsreader software
- Read news.newusers.questions and news.announce.newusers
Then:
- Post questions to news.newusers.questions
- Post test messages to alt.test or misc.test
Later:
- Learn about newsgroups, FAQ lists, netiquette, etc.
- Join other newsgroups

How to participate in Usenet

Read before posting,
Read the fine manuals (RTFM),
Get local help,
Do not repeat frequently asked questions (FAQ),
When in doubt, use e-mail instead of posting (publishing) to a newsgroup,
Follow the "Netiquette" rules and conventions, and always remember that you are communicating with millions of people all over the world!

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