What is news/usenet?
Usenet is an internet protocol that allows the distribution of news articles or messages through news software to readers of those Usenet groups (newsgroups). You can respond to messages that tickle your fancy or interest you minutes, hours or days after the message first appears. Think of it like an ordinary a bulletin board (except on the internet!) – someone sticks a message on the board, where many others are able to read it. Then someone will go on to read or post other messages, but others will tack up a response to the original message, which then will start a type of conversation. This is what Usenet is – a way for many people to interact (and maybe even get to know one and other) through their computers, and read and post messages on many different topics of conversation.
Related Questions
- Access to other newsgroups is still possible using an alternative server. See FAQ: How do I configure my software to give access to Usenet News?
- How do I set up my usenet account with a third party news reader program such as Microsoft Outlook Express or Free Agent?
- What apsfilter news groups are available in USENET?
