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Usenet is a distributed Internet discussion system that evolved from a general purpose UUCP network of the same name. It was conceived by Duke University graduate students Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis in 1979. Users read and post email-like messages (called "articles") to a number of distributed newsgroups, categories that resemble bulletin board systems in most respects. The medium is distributed among a large number of servers, which store and forward messages to one another. Individual users download and post messages to a single server, usually operated by their ISP or university, and the servers exchange the messages between each other.
Introduction
Usenet is one of the oldest computer network communications systems still in widespread use. It was established in 1980 following experiments the previous year, over a decade before the World Wide Web was introduced and the general public was admitted to the Internet. It was originally conceived as a "poor man's ARPANET," employing UUCP to offer mail and file transfers, as well as announcements through the newly developed news software. This system, developed at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, was called USENET to emphasize its creators' hope that the USENIX organization would take an active role in its operation (Daniel et al, 1980).
Today, almost all Usenet traffic is carried over the Internet. The current format and transmission of Usenet articles is very similar to that of Internet email messages. However, whereas email is usually used for one-to-one communication, Usenet is a one-to-many medium.
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@IDoubtIt I didn't write that, but I got on a Kate Bush kick shortly after The Dreaming came out, thanks to Doug Alan and Usenet.
lippard (Jim Lippard) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:39:12 -0000
@IDoubtIt I didn't write that, but I got on a Kate Bush kick shortly after The Dreaming came out, thanks to Doug Alan and Usenet.
@kevingashley Hi, Where did you hear about JANET closing down their usenet feed? Cheers
usenetshack (UsenetShack) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:32:29 -0000
@kevingashley Hi, Where did you hear about JANET closing down their usenet feed? Cheers
@mmendoza27 We know Usenet :) http://www.usenetshack.com
usenetshack (UsenetShack) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:29:09 -0000
@mmendoza27 We know Usenet :) http://www.usenetshack.com
RT @montserratlj: Bah. No mention of Usenet, listservers, Ning, etc RT @Twitter_Tips The Complete History of Social Networking...http: ...
newsgroupdirect (NewsgroupDirect) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:15:03 -0000
RT @montserratlj: Bah. No mention of Usenet, listservers, Ning, etc RT @Twitter_Tips The Complete History of Social Networking...http: ...
@Nymeth They are modelled after the old usenet protocol, which was built around the idea of a central, single repository.
jasonpgignac (Jason Gignac) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:54:49 -0000
@Nymeth They are modelled after the old usenet protocol, which was built around the idea of a central, single repository.
Does anyone use "Usenet"? Wondering if there are some good groups to grab movies from. Hear the speeds are top notch too
mmendoza27 (mmendoza27) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:21:44 -0000
Does anyone use "Usenet"? Wondering if there are some good groups to grab movies from. Hear the speeds are top notch too
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.
Meta Description: [ Usenet News Posting ]
Alternate Usenet TOP 1000 - An alternate to the Freenix Top 1000 site.
Amiga Network News - Amiga newsgroup summaries.
Computer Partners - Brief explanation of newsgroups and instructions for using Netscape Navigator or Outlook Express for reading newsgroups.
Meta Description: [ Learn about newsgroups and how you can get connected. ]
Free Advice on Usenet News - An editorial introduction to Usenet.
Meta Description: [ Illustrates the functionality of Usenet News, discusses the free exchange of information and experience. Describes newsgroups and their naming convention. Shows the common functions and features of newsreaders, subscribing to a newsgroup, reading and posting articles, and following threads. Descr... ]
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.
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.
Kevin Butler's Simple Guide to Newsgroups - A brief history about the origin of newsgroups and tips on how to participate in newsgroups.
Meta Description: [ A brief history and simple guide to newsgroups ]
Links to Professor Timo Salmi's FAQ material - Timo Salmi has extensive 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.
Meta Description: [ Links to Prof. Timo Salmi's FAQ material ]
Master List of Newsgroup Hierarchies - A complete list of newsgroup hierarchies and their descriptions.
Meta Description: [ Master List of Newsgroup Hierarchies: A reference list of local and regional newsgroup hierarchies beyond the Usenet Big 8. ]
Mib Software Usenet Rapid Knowledge Transfer - Information about Usenet for users and developers.
Netscan Newsgroup Tracker - Social statistics on Usenet groups including number of posts and crossposts.
Meta Description: [ The Netscan System provides detailed reports on the activity of Usenet newsgroups, the authors who participate in them, and the conversation threads that emerge from their activity. Using the Netscan tool users can get reports about any newsgroup for any day, week, month, quarter, or year, since ... ]
news2mail.com - Have the news from Usenet newsgroups delivered to your mail-inbox.
Meta Description: [ With news2mail.com you can read the most interesting news from usenet with your mail. ]
pi's smiley list - Comprehensive list of smilies used on Usenet.
Rules for posting to Usenet - Brief introduction to Usenet and appropriate guidelines to follow for posting.
SmR-usenet - Usenet tutorials, FAQs, and reviews of usenet providers. Also providing free posting services via NNTP for text-only newsgroups.
Meta Description: [ SMR-Usenet.com - Everything about Usenet and Newsgroups (NNTP news) - downloads, tutorials, news, service provider reviews, FAQs, definitions, software information. Welcome to SMR-Usenet.com, the best Usenet portal on the web ]
Snoozenet - Tim Pierce's New's Hacking page. Includes links to RFC 977, 1036, son-of-1036.
The Usenet Newbie Project - Learn everything about the Usenet in one place. How to access it, how to read posts, explanation of technical terms and acronyms and how to create your own Newsgroups.
Meta Description: [ Learn everything that you need to know as Usenet beginner ]
Usenet Peering Page - Usenet providers and other organizations, who are running a Usenet server, looking for Usenet peers can enter their information on the website if they want to be contacted by others in the Usenet community.
Meta Description: [ USENET Access to All NEWSGROUPS - UNRESTRICTED ACCESS to Text and Binaries - PERFECT Completion - LONGEST Retention - Privacy and Anonymity - FAST News Servers ]
Usenet Portal - Categorized links to web sites concerning technical aspects of usenet, tutorials, open usenet servers, and all aspects of usenet. Reviews and ratings of Usenet providers, articles about newsgroups, and NNTP software suggestions.
Meta Description: [ Usenet resource site, search engine and more. Offering links for free only to sites with usenet content ]
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.
Meta Description: [ You can avoid the common USENET Problems. Functions: news resources archive, web news server, news server searching, product advertising... ]
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.
W-net : Everything About Usenet - Usenet basics. Learn about newsgroups from scratch. Learn how to get banned Newsgroups. Partial list of Newsgroups.
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