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 GBIC >> Perl >> Usenet Newsgroups

Usenet Newsgroups
The Usenet (USEr NETwork) is a decentralized message system. It allows users to read and post messages to any of the over 30,000 discussion groups - covering a very wide range of topics, such as computers, humor, science, history, politics, and yes, even sex. In addition to text, Usenet groups also support download of binary files (images, videos, sound, etc.).

Because of the heavy storage requirements, most ISPs don't offer Usenet access. However Google, as well as other specialty services, do offer access to current and archived Usenet message traffic. A variety of specialty software packages, called newsgroup readers, are available to browse and download newsgroup content.

The value of Usenet discussion groups cannot be overstated! I use them all the time to research technical problems I'm having, plus I answer questions in the newsgroups to give back as much as I take!

Usenet Resources
In addition to the information I provide on my site, the following sites provide information about the Usenet that you will find very helpful.