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Uploaded by Alden Bestul ***** GENERAL: The entire population of newsgroups on the Internet ca OVERVIEW OF INTERNET NEWSGROUPS 47 K 7/9/95 File Description- In order to enjoy the full benefits of Internet, uninitiated TCS Explorers will find it ESSENTIAL to understand as much as possiblelocation of archives for moderated Usenet newsgroups. BOOKLIST.1 : First of two files containing a more comprehensive listing of books about the Internet. 15,000 news groups that exist on Internet. The following compilation tries to provide a summary on this subject. SIDE TWO USENET.GROUPS.4 (DIRECTORY) MOD.NEWSGROUPS :This article contains the :In order to enjoy the full benefits of Internet, uninitiated TCS Explorers will find it ESSENTIAL to understand as much as possible what is available among the approximately .ALT.3 - "alt" is a collection of newsgroups that is being distributed by a collection of sites that choose to carry the groups. Many Usenet sites do not receive these groups. Here is a recent list of many active "alt" newsgroups. USENET.OVERVIEW e entire Apple II family! INTERNET.13 SIDE ONE Read.Me.First : A compilation of the files on this disk. USENET.GROUPS.3 (DIRECTORY) : A compilation of Usenet Groups you'll find on the Net (Part 3) NEWS.ALT.2 NEWSeed. These disks are a work in progress - please let us know how we can improve them for you. IF you would like to contribute more to them, or make some adjustements here and there, please let us know. We want these disks to be a wonderful resource to ths the Macs and PCs can do these days with their Web Surfers, etc. BUT computers were accessing the Internet for years before these latest software goodies ever showed up. And besides - you don't need the memory or special software that the newer machines nfor you about the Internet and how you can use it with your Appe II or /// computer. That's right - literally ALL Apple IIs - from the Plus on up to the GS and any version of the /// - can and do have the ability to surf the Internet. It's not as pretty af organization the newsgroup population has. Apparently most of these views are as valid as any other. These views seem to represent various facets of the reality of whatever degree of organization the newsgroup population has acquired in the course of "growing like Topsy", as it has done, and continues to do. In about a half dozen cases people have constructed lists of the names, sometimes with very brief descriptions, of newsgroups in parts of the overall population that appear to categorize the popula or the regional categories can be extremely ambiguous. MODERATED OR NOT: This criterion concerns whether or not a newsgroup is moderated. In a moderated newsgroup, messages intended for posting on the bulletin board are e-mailed first to a certain site signer. Some groups may legitimately be assigned to more than one category. E.g., a group in the subscription category can unquestionably be also in any of the other three focus categories, and in some cases the assignment of a group to either the culturalganizations. o- Regional - of interest to specific geographical areas of the world. o- Subscription - for which an ISP must pay a fee to carry. Among these categories, the assignments are strongly subject to the personal perspective of the ass classification are: o- Cultural - devoted to specific cultural groups of the world's peoples , e.g., german (de.*), japanese (fj.*), australian (aus.*). o- Organizational - devoted to companies, universities, and other types of orthese groups. People who reserve the name USENET for the mainstream newsgroups call the alternate groups non-USENET groups. FOCUS OF EMPHASIS: This criterion concerns the large scale thread running through a set of newsgroups. The main categories in thiis practice helps to preserve the freedom of people who do use such a group to do and say whatever they desire in the group. These groups are universally called "alternate" or "alt" groups, though the term "alt.*" is also used for one specific sub-set of edge thereof necessary to establish a group. These groups are not necessarily acceptable to everyone in the world-wide Internet community. Therefore convention dictates that these groups not be provided to ISP sites unless they are explicitly requested. Thervice Provider (ISP) computers by which all newsgroups can be electronically distributed world-wide. All the other newsgroups have been established by anyone who had the technical ability to establish it, i.e., who had the hardware and software and knowlimitations of being acceptable to a wide audience of users. These groups are called "mainstream" or "traditional" groups, and some people reserve the name USENET for these groups. The term Usenet is also used more generally for the collection of Internet S least one tenth of the total were voted into existence by users after a formal and somewhat rigorous discussion period. A minimum of a 2/3rds majority of a minimum of 300 total voters is required. These groups therefore have both the advantages and lm. They are described in the sections below. COMMUNITY CONSENSUS: This criterion concerns the degree of consensus about the content and procedures of the newsgroup which is reached among the Internet community of users before the group is established. Atmplemented? o- Archived or Not - are the messages preserved after they run off the filled bulletin board? These criteria are completely independent of each other, so any given newsgroup can be viewed as being charaterized by any combination of thenity Consensus - has agreement been established among the worldwide community on a group's content and procedures? o- Focus of Emphasis - what is the large scale common thread? o- Moderated or Not - are the agreed content and procedures ition according to various criteria. These categories address the populations from various viewpoints, so the several lists provide a vague matrix for considering the newsgroups. The criteria representing the four main viewpoints are as follows: o- Commuor person designated as the moderator. The moderator is responsible for posting the messages after assuring that all those posted are consistent with the established content and procedures of the newsgroup, and that they are composed in such a manner as to contribute to a well organized, information-packed newsgroup. The degree and nature of this moderation varies immensely, depending on the personality and motivation of the individual moderators. ARCHIVED OR NOT: This criterion concerns whether or not thpatience and fortitude, or perhaps an adequate text editor. ***** The second largest listing of newsgroup names, and the largest of group descriptions, this compiler has located is identified below with its pasted file description: TCS FTS 6 00170 0 Feb 95. This is a list of 12,640 group names only. It does not have any descriptions of any kind. But it has the rudimentary organization of being alphabetized from beginning to end. So it could be categorized on this basis if someone had the requisite ternet newsgroups available on No. VA >> Local CAIS). After expanding the list, the file can be opened >> in a text editor or word processor. Using the 'find' function, >> you can search for keywords for topics of interest. >> Uploaded by JOE COHOON on 1 The largest listing of Internet newsgroup names this compiler has located is on the file identified below with its pasted description: TCS FTS 36 00343 NEWSGROUPS.CPT 72k CPT Extensive Internet newsgroup list - text. >> Here's the listing of Inent Landfield - as of 4/95 - from send-mod-archives@ftp.sterling.com - 313 moderated, mostly archived, newsgroup names {no descriptions} in sections on first categories e.g., "comp.*", "talk.*", and "VMSnet.*"). ***** s of 6/95 - from alt.answers@gts.org - 3228 list-counted newsgroups, with some one-line descriptions, all in the, "alt.*" first category). and o- TCS FTS 6 00238 Usenet Moderated Newsgroup Archive List (UMNAL) (by Kwsgroups, with one-line descriptions, in sections on 15 described first categories e.g., "alt,*", "HEPnet.*", and "VMSnet.*"). o- TCS FTS 6 00236 Another listing of newsgroups in the alt hierarchy (ALNAH) (by Bruce Becker - ascriptions, in sections on described first categories e.g., "comp.*", "rec.*", & "talk.*"). o- Alternate Newsgroup Hierarchies (ANH) (by David C. Lawrence - from mail-server@rtfm.MIT.EDU - as of 3/95 - App. 3,030 unvoted-on ne newsgroup names with one-line descriptions). o- TCS FTS 6 00227 List of Active Newsgroups (LAN) (USENET - by David C. Lawrence - as of 3/95 - from mail- server@rtfm.MIT.EDU - App. 1,410 newsgroups, with one- line dep. 12,640 newsgroup names only {no descriptions} - on Capitol Area Internet Service {CAIS} - in Northern Virginia - uploaded 2/95). o- TCS FTS 6 00170 NEWSGROUPS.TXT News groups available on clarknet (as of 8/94 - App. 7,910shment of new groups and expiration of existing ones through lack of usage. SPECIFIC PARTIAL LISTS: The information below comes from the following six files: o- TCS FTS 36 00343 NEWSGROUPS.CPT Extensive Internet newsgroup list - text (Apng, the number of active newsgroups on Internet. The results were: 14,481 (mid-May), about 14,400 (June 5), 14,363 (June 6) and 14,510 (mid-June). This much variation from day to day is said not to be uncommon in view of the relatively high rate of establiwho operate the present time activities of a newsgroup. TOTAL POPULATION: On four different days from mid-May to mid-June, three different TCSers, two through the Clarknet ISP and the other probably thus, counted in place electronically, without extractie messsages posted to a newsgroup are preserved after they become old enough so that the newsgroup's bulletin board is filled by subsequent messages and the older messages can no longer remain on it. Archiving is often performed by people other than those NEWSGROUPS.TXT 381k TXT News groups available on clarknet. >> An ASCII test file listing the newsgroups available from >> clarknet as of Aug.'94. Replaces file that was machine specific >> - same data, so you don't need to re-download if the previous >> file was usable for you. >> Uploaded by DALE SMITH on 20 Aug 94. This is a list of 7,910 group names and one-line descriptions. It must have substantial redundancy with the group above it. The descriptions are very helpful, but the listing has no orgaour site. Most US states have distribution categories named after the two letter abbreviation for that state or category (e.g., "ga" for Georgia, "nj" for New Jersey). Please use an appropriate distribution category if your article is not likely to be ofution (default) can limited (mostly) to Canada eunet limited (mostly) to European sites in EUnet na limited (mostly) to North America usa limited (mostly) to the United States There may be other regional and local distribution categories available at yies, but they are local: to institutions, to geographic regions, etc. and they are not listed here. Note that these distribution categories can be used to restrict the propagation of news articles. Currently, distributions include: world worldwide distribical" groups, and controversial "noise" groups are often not carried by many sites (these groups are often under the "talk" and "soc" classifications). Many sites do not carry some or all of the comp.binaries groups. There are groups in other subcategors. (400 groups) These "world" newsgroups are (usually) circulated around the entire USENET -- this implies world-wide distribution. Not all groups actually enjoy such wide distribution, however. Some sites take only a selected subset of the more "technreciable amounts of generally useful information. (30 groups) "news" Groups concerned with the news network and software themselves. (30 groups) "rec" Groups oriented towards the arts, hobbies and recreational activitieiple categories. (90 groups) "soc" Groups primarily addressing social issues and socializing. (130 groups) "talk" Groups largely debate-oriented and tending to feature long discussions without resolution and without app knowledge, relating to research in or application of the established sciences. (130 groups) "misc" Groups addressing themes not easily classified under any of the other headings or which incorporate themes from multt to both computer professionals and hobbyists, including topics in computer science, software source, and information on hardware and software systems. (600 groups) "sci" Discussions marked by special and usually practical w). The groups distributed worldwide are divided into seven broad classifications: '"news", "soc", "talk", "misc","sci", "comp" and"rec". Each of these classifications is organized into groups and subgroups according to topic. "comp" Topics of interes 95. List of Active Newsgroups (LAN) Last-change: 12 Mar 1995 by tale@uunet.uu.net(David C Lawrence) The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of 12 Mar 1995. This list does not include the gatewayed Internet newsgroups (see belo USENET newsgrps. >> One line description of most of the 'worldwide' USENET >> newsgroups (including alt.*). This was obtained from >> ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.groups/if I remember >> correctly. (Dated 3/95) >> Uploaded by BILL BEAVERS on 17 Apr smaller numbers of newsgroups according to community consensus, content or whether the newsgroups are moderated or archived. ***** USENET Newsgroups (1,410 groups) EXTRACTED FROM: TCS FTS 6 00227 USENET.LIST.SIT 99k SIT One line descriptions ofnization of any kind, not even alphabetization from beginning to end. So the possibility of categorizing it, even on this basis seems formidable, except possibly with an adequate text editor. ***** The four listings summarized below categorize selected interest to USENET readers world wide. Please notify me of any errors or changes to the information in this article. David Lawrence tale@uunet.uu.net ***** ALTERNATE Newsgroups (3,030 groups) EXTRACTED FROM: usenet/news.groups/Alternate Newsgroup Hierarchies (ANH) from mail-server@rtfm.MIT.EDU Last-change: 12 Mar 1995 by tale@uunet.uu.net (David C Lawrence) Introduction ------------ The Usenet software allows the support and transport of hierarchies of newsgroups nps which are being distributed by a collection of sites that choose to carry them. The "bit" newsgroupsare redistributions of the more popular BitNet LISTSERV mailing lists.Contact Jim McIntosh for more information. Biz (70 groups) - called "bionet" originating from net.bio.net and currently carried at over a third of the sites participating in the Arbitron readership survey. Contact for more details. Bit (290 groups) --- "bit" is a collection of newsgrounect to, or post something to a local "general" or "wanted" newsgroup for your area. If no sites nearby are getting them, you can get them from uunet or psi. Bionet (100 groups) ------ There is a newsgroup hierarchy for topics interesting to biologistsmoderated alt groups should be made to the addresses listed in the companion posting of moderator addresses. You can join the "alt subnet" by finding a site in your area that carries the groups. Either send mail to the administrators of the sites you coniew can be found in a set of articles posted periodically by Bruce Becker as to alt.config, alt.newgroup, alt.answers, news.admin.misc, and news.groups,called ``Another listing of newsgroups in the "alt" hierarchy.'' Submissions to the ups that is being distributed by a collection of sites that choose to carry the groups. Many Usenet sites do not receive these groups. Here is a recent list of many active "alt" newsgroups. It represents a view of the altnet as seen by UUNET. Another v information contained corresponds with the named groups in any significant way. Corrections and comments should be mailed to the reply address in the header of this article: tale@uunet.uu.net . Alt (1,870 groups) --- "alt" is a collection of newsgrothese hierarchies. Contact uunet-request@uunet.uu.net for subscription details. Also note -- the lists in this article are totally unofficial and possibly incomplete or inaccurate. I try to keep the lists up-to-date, but make no guarantee that any of the capacity to receive, store, and forward the groups; software after B 2.11 news is required to make the distribution mechanism work properly for these groups. How to join each distribution is described below. Note that the "uunet" service carries all of ikely to cause problems when posted to the Usenet; however, these alternative hierarchies exist precisely to support those kinds of postings (if germane to the hierarchy). Usually, there is is no restriction on getting these groups as long as you have theole, because every mainstream posting and every mainstream newsgroup name must be acceptable to a much wider audience than is present in these hierarchies. Because of the sheer size of the mainstream Usenet, extra-long or controversial postings are more l only is this generally-accepted net etiquette, ithelps to preserve the freedom to do and say as the posters please in these newsgroups, as the only people who get them are those who asked to get them. This freedom is more restricted in the Usenet as a whir volume, restricted spheres of interest, or a different set ofadministrative rules and concerns. In general, it is a bad idea to forward these newsgroups to your neighbors without asking them first; they should only be received at a site by choice. Notot part of the "traditional" Usenet through use of the distribution mechanism. These hierarchies of groups are available to sites wishing to support them and able to find a feed. In general,these groups are not carried by the entire network because of the-- "Biz" is a distribution of newsgroups that are carried and propagatedby sites interested in the world of business products around them -- in particular, computer products and services. This includes product announcements, announcements of fixes and enhancements, product reviews, and postings of demo software. Feeds may possibly be obtained from husc6.harvard.edu, news.mcs.com,rpi.edu, rutgers.edu, spl1, and telly.on.ca among others. ClariNet (370 groups) -------- The ClariNet hierarchy consists of for your site contact 'usenet@ieee.org' for a feed. Inet/DDN (60 groups as comp., ddn., rec., sci., etc.) -------- Another alternative hierarchy is the "inet/ddn" distribution. This consists of many newsgroups bearing names similar to traditional UsenEE newsgroups concern the IEEE -- the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE is willing to distribute these newsgroups via NNTP to any site that desires to carry them. If you would like a feed of these newsgroups, have the news admin gatewayed to mailing lists and automatically archived. Questions, requests for feeds, and group deletions/additions should be sent to netnews@hep.net (Internet), netnews@hepnet (BITNET),or hepnet::netnews (HEP-ES DECnet). IEEE (10 groups) ---- The IEterconnecting high-energy and nuclear physics research sites. The HEPnet netnews hierarchy was created to facilitate discussions in the HEP and NP communities. The hierarchy is is maintained by National HEPnet Management. All groups are bi-directionallyions about GNU can be directed to gnu@prep.ai.mit.edu or: Free Software Foundation 675 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 USA +1-617-876-3296 HEPnet (10 groups) ------ HEPnet is a collections of networks inthe mailing list and newsgroup fromthere). The gnu.*announce groups are all fully moderated. If one of your USENET feeds cannot provide you with a feed of the gnUSENET newsgroups, send mail to gnu.gnusenet.config@prep.ai.mit.edu to ask for a feed. Questo ask for sources. gnu.emacs.sources is archived by many sites and they want sources ONLY! The gnu.*.bug groups are pseudo-moderated (that is, the group is marked moderated so that postings are mailed to prep.ai.mit.edu andthen redistributed to the both omote or recommend non-free software. (Using them to post ordering information is the ultimate faux pas.) If there is no free program to do a certain task, then somebody should write one! Use gnu.emacs.help to discuss software on gnu.emacs.sources and tode to Apple machines, usefulness of intellectual property laws, etc.). The GNU mailing lists and newsgroups, like the GNU project itself, exist to promote the freedom to share software. So please don't use these newsgroups (or the other GNU lists) to pr Unix) will be a complete operating system, including application programs, with freely redistributable source code. Please use ONLY gnu.misc.discuss for discussion of topics considered contrary to GNU aims and political philosophy (e.g., porting of GNU cted) eye.news eye News articles. (Moderated) GNU (50 groups) --- gnUSENET (gnUSENET is Not USENET) is a set of newsgroups that are gated bi-directionally with the Internet mailing lists of the GNU Project of the Free Software Foundation. GNU (GNU's Notpbell). NNTP feeds can be arranged through him if you cannot get the groups from your regular feeds. eye. config Proposals for new eye.* newsgroups, etc. eye. general eye Fillips and General Discussions. eye.letters eye readers write. (Moderas) --- EYE magazine, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a free newspaper issued once a week. The scope of articles is greater than just Toronto, so the hierarchy is available on a worldwide basis. For moreinformation, contact eye@interlog.com (Ken Camnewsgroups gatewayed from commercial news services and other ``official'' sources. A feed ofthe ClariNet groups requires payment of a fee and execution of a license. More information may be obtained by sending mail to "info@clarinet.com". EYE (4 groupet groups and corresponding to Internet discussion lists. These groups are circulated using the NNTP transport mechanism amongst sites on the Internet in an attempt to reduce the number of copies of these groups flowing through the mail (some sites get these groups via UUCP and other transport mechanisms, but the volume can be substantial and load may be significant without a high-speed link). Further details may be obtained by writing to Erik Fair . Info (60 groups) --- The "info" hierrying the VMSnet newsgroups. If you have tried these alternatives and still can not find a site in your local area that carries the VMSnet groups, you can send mail to the VMSnet Network Coordinator, currently Charles T. Smith, Jr. , who wr User's Society). They are carried by most major usenet news sites, and almost half of all netnews sites. To find a feed, contact the system managers of news sites near you, and/or post to a local or regional newsgroup and ask if anyone in the area is caring. VMSnet (40 groups) ------ This hierarchy is for topics of interest to VAX/VMS users (but not necessarily VMS-specific). These groups are a project of the VMSnet working group of the VAX SIG of the US Chapter of DECUS (the Digital Equipment Computeoth uunet and ames carry these groups. u3b.config 3B Distribution configuration. u3b.misc 3B Miscellaneous Discussions. u3b.sources Sources for AT&T 3B systems. u3b.tech 3B Technical Discussions. u3b.test 3B Distribution Testtries. Eugene Peskin is the Relcom staff member responsible for netnews -- contact him for more information. U3B (5 groups) --- Groups dealing with AT&T 3B{2,5,15,20,4000} computers -- everything except for the UNIX PC/3B1. Be relatively high-volume; the nature of the information distributed in those groups may contradict policy of some networks. However, they may be valuable for researchers and businessmen interested in the first-hand information on the economics of FSU counuded). These groups are available in Europe and Northern America; due to the 8-bit encoding (KOI-8) of Cyrillic letters, minor software modifications may be required. Newsgroups under the hierarchy relcom.commerce contain classified advertisements and ara.mit.edu> Mort Sternheim Louis Van Geel RELCOM (90 groups) ------ Relcom.* is the hierarchy of Russian-language newsgroups distributed mostly on the territory of the former Soviet Union (non-CIS countries inclexchange general ideas about using telecommunications in education. For more information, contact one of the members of the K12Net Council of Coordinators: Jack Crawford Janet Murray Rob Reilly , which is also gatewayed to the vmsnet.uucp newsgroup and ask for help. In either case, be sure to state where you are geographically, and what your constraints are. For instance, if you can only place local phone calls, be sure to say just what areas are a local call for you. Also describe your network connectivity (what networks you are on, your uucp neigff mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu alt.culture.virtual.oceania Titus Brown brown@krl.caltech.edu alt.fan.pratchett.announce Mike Knell mpk@frink.demon.co.uk alt.folklore.info Terry J. Wood tjw@vms.cisquest@mantis.co.uk alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.d Laurence Leff mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.graphics Laurence Leff mflll@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art.digitized Laurence Le Jonathan Kamens news-answers-request@mit.edu alt.bigfoot.research Silas Salmonberry bigfoot-request@mcs.com alt.cellular Todd Reese todd@gwinnett.com alt.atheism.moderated mathew atheism-re.org UUCP: ...!gts!alt-list Here is a list of email addresses for contacting the moderators of some of the moderated newsgroups in the "alt" news hierarchy: alt.abuse-recovery . news@twwells.com alt.answers s to all who have sent updates, suggestions and comments - your help is appreciated. WARNING: not to be taken internally, contents may have settled during shipment, etc. etc. Bruce Becker News Administration Toronto, Ont. Internet: alt-list@gts a list of email addresses of some of the moderators of moderated "alt" newsgroups, followed by a list of email addresses of moderated groups for your "mailpaths" file. These lists are appended after the end of the newsgroups description list below. Thankt field is merely ".", no description is known (creative suggestions are welcomed). If there are actual "alt" newsgroups on your system but not in this list, email to that effect would be appreciated - please send to "alt-list@gts.org". Now there is alsoational purposes only. There are 3228 groups shown, as well as 965 aliases (indicated by "=" beginning the text field). The count of articles received here so far is in the second field, if the line describes an actual "active" file entry. Where the texr listing of newsgroups in the alt* news hierarchy (almost only), as it appears from one site. Note that this listing may well be quite different if prepared on your system. No attempt to make any recommendations is implied by this list; it is for informother listing of newsgroups in the alt hierarchy (ALNAH) from mail-server@rtfm.MIT.EDU , but for the past several weeks, requests for it there have been returned annotated, "missing file". Last-modified: 7 June 1995 by alt-list@gts.org Here's anotheescriptions, maintained by Bruce Becker as and posted monthly to the following newsgroups: o- alt.config o- alt.newgroup o- alt.answers o- news.admin.misc and o- news.groups . It is also supposed to be available as: Anerent if prepared on your system. No >> attempt to make any recommendations is implied by this list; it >> is for informational purposes only. >> Uploaded by BILL BEAVERS on 10 Jun 95 This is a second list of "Alternate" newsgroups, some with one line dFROM: TCS FTS 6 00236 ALTUSENET2.SIT 70k SIT Another descr. of alt.* newsgroups >> Here's another listing of newsgroups in the "alt" news >> hierarchy, as it appears from one site. Note that this listing >> may well be quite diffhbors, etc.). The current definitive list is always the most recent checkgroups posting in vmsnet.admin. It is posted monthly or whenever the set of newsgroups is changed. ***** ANOTHER VIEW of alt.* newsgroups (3,228 groups + 965 aliases) EXTRACTED .pitt.edu alt.gourmand Brian Reid recipes-request@decwrl.dec.com alt.health.cfids-action Roger Burns rburns@cap.gwu.edu alt.hotrod Frank Perdicaro frank@rebel.dsea.com alt.humor.best-of-usenet Doug Sewell doug@cc.ysu.edu alt.irc.announce Helen T. Rose Davis hrose@rocza.kei.com alt.ntia.virtconf M. Strata Rose strata@virtual.net alt.support.dwarfism Daniel Kennedy dkennedy@shore.net alt.politicsODERATE 14k CPT Text listing of moderated usenet groups. >> Usenet.moderated.txt is a text file that lists many (but not >> all) "moderated" usenet newsgroups. 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Kim ysk@kimsoft.com alt.usenet.manifestoes E. Stephen Mack estephen@emf.net ------ Here is a list of email addresses for submitting articles to moderated newsgoups in the "alt" news hierarchy (for your "mairocessors, if you >> don't have the BBEdit Lite application program. >> Uploaded by JOE COHOON on 22 Jun 95 Usenet Moderated Newsgroup Archive List (UMNAL)- from kent@sterling.com (Kent Landfield) Archive-name: usenet/mod-archives Last-modified: 4/17/95 Posting-Frequency: monthly Version: 1.37 This article contains the location of archives for moderated Usenet newsgroups. If you are looking at a version of this file which is more than a month old, get the latest version of this file by sendinUSENET.GROUPS.3u#' #' '*NEWS.ALT.2Y\0#S W*NEWS.ALT.36#S Was not done without the generous help of a massive number of moderators. I've tried to thank them all individually for their assistance but I'm sure that I missed quite a few. To all, THANKS! 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Newsgroup		Description
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rec.arts.sf.announce	Major announcements of the SF world. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.fandom	Discussions of SF fan activities.
rec.arts.sf.marketplace	Personal forsale notices of SF materials.
rec.arts.sf.misc	Science fiction lovers' newsgroup.
rec.arts.sfmaking, amateur and professional.
rec.arts.movies.reviews	Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.mystery	Mystery and crime books, plays and films.
rec.arts.poems		For the posting of poems.
rec.arts.prose		Short works of prose fiction and followup discussiarching.drumcorps	Drum and bugle corps.
rec.arts.marching.misc		Marching-related performance activities.
rec.arts.misc		Discussions about the arts not in other groups.
rec.arts.movies		Discussions of movies and movie making.
rec.arts.movies.production	Film.arts.manga			All aspects of the Japanese storytelling art form.
rec.arts.marching.band.college	College marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.band.high-school	High school marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.colorguard	Competitive color guard activity.
rec.arts.marts.disney		Discussion of any Disney-related subjects.
rec.arts.drwho		Discussion about Dr. Who.
rec.arts.erotica	Erotic fiction and verse. (Moderated)
rec.arts.fine		Fine arts & artists.
rec.arts.int-fiction	Discussions about interactive fiction.
recc.arts.comics.misc	Comic books, graphic novels, sequential art.
rec.arts.comics.strips	Discussion of short-form comics.
rec.arts.comics.xbooks	The Mutant Universe of Marvel Comics.
rec.arts.dance		Any aspects of dance not covered in another newsgroup.
rec.instream) comic books.
rec.arts.comics.creative	Encouraging good superhero-style writing.
rec.arts.comics.info	Reviews, convention information and other comics news. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.marketplace	The exchange of comics and comic related items.
reooks.marketplace	Buying and selling of books.
rec.arts.books.reviews	Book reviews. (Moderated)
rec.arts.books.tolkien	The works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
rec.arts.cinema		Discussion of the art of cinema. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.alternative	Alternative (non-ma(Moderated)
rec.arts.bodyart	Tattoos and body decoration discussions.
rec.arts.bonsai		Dwarfish trees and shrubbery.
rec.arts.books		Books of all genres, and the publishing industry.
rec.arts.books.childrens	All aspects of children's literature.
rec.arts.bments about Japanese animation. (Moderated)
rec.arts.anime.marketplace	Things for sale in the Japanese animation world.
rec.arts.anime.stories		All about Japanese comic fanzines. (Moderated)
rec.arts.ascii		ASCII art, info on archives, art, & artists. .antiques.radio+phono	Audio devices and materials of yesteryear.
rec.aquaria		Keeping fish and aquaria as a hobby.
rec.arts.animation	Discussion of various kinds of animation.
rec.arts.anime		Japanese animation fen discussion.
rec.arts.anime.info		AnnounceXZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~----------------------------------------------------------------------
rec.animals.wildlife	Wildlife related discussions/information.
rec.answers		Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
rec.antiques		Discussing antiques and vintage items.
rec.movies	Discussing SF motion pictures.
rec.arts.sf.reviews	Reviews of science fiction/fantasy/horror works. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.science	Real and speculative aspects of SF science.
rec.arts.sf.starwars	Discussion of the Star Wars universe.
rec.arts.sf.tv		Discussing general television SF.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5	Babylon 5 creators meet Babylon 5 fans.
rec.arts.sf.tv.quantum-leap	Quantum Leap TV, comics, cons, etc.
rec.arts.sf.written	Discussion of written science fiction and fantasy.
rec.arts.sf.written.ed)
rec.aviation.simulators	Flight simulation on all levels.
rec.aviation.soaring	All aspects of sailplanes and hang-gliders.
rec.aviation.stories	Anecdotes of flight experiences. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.student	Learning to fly.
rec.aviation.ultralight	Liaviation.
rec.aviation.owning	Information on owning airplanes.
rec.aviation.piloting	General discussion for aviators.
rec.aviation.products	Reviews and discussion of products useful to pilots.
rec.aviation.questions	Aviation questions and answers. (Moderatrated)
rec.aviation.homebuilt	Selecting, designing, building, and restoring aircraft.
rec.aviation.ifr	Flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
rec.aviation.military	Military aircraft of the past, present and future.
rec.aviation.misc	Miscellaneous topics in os.tech		Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.autos.vw		Issues pertaining to Volkswagen products.
rec.aviation.announce	Events of interest to the aviation community. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.answers	Frequently asked questions about aviation. (Moderacing news, results, announcements. (Moderated)
rec.autos.sport.misc	Organized, legal auto competitions.
rec.autos.sport.nascar	NASCAR and other professional stock car racing.
rec.autos.sport.tech	Technical aspects & technology of auto racing.
rec.auts discussion about automobiles.
rec.autos.rod-n-custom	High performance automobiles.
rec.autos.simulators	Discussion of automotive simulators.
rec.autos.sport.f1	Formula 1 motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.indy	Indy Car motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.info	Auto g automobiles.
rec.autos.makers.chrysler	Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Eagle, etc info/talk.
rec.autos.makers.saturn	All about Saturn cars, fans and company.
rec.autos.marketplace	Buy/Sell/Trade automobiles, parts, tools, accessories.
rec.autos.misc		Miscellaneouing and studio engineering.
rec.audio.tech		Theoretical, factual, and DIY topics in home audio.
rec.autos.4x4		The on and off-road four wheel drive vehicle.
rec.autos.antique	Discussing all aspects of automobiles over 25 years old.
rec.autos.driving	Drivinems. (Moderated)
rec.audio.marketplace	Buying and selling of home audio equipment.
rec.audio.misc		Post about audio here if you can't post anywhere else.
rec.audio.opinion	Everybody's two bits on audio in your home.
rec.audio.pro		Professional audio recordof interest to all soap opera viewers.
rec.arts.tv.uk		Discussions of telly shows from the UK.
rec.arts.wobegon	"A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
rec.audio.car		Discussions of automobile audio systems.
rec.audio.high-end	High-end audio systpast and current shows.
rec.arts.tv.mst3k	For fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.abc	Soap operas produced by or for the ABC network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.cbs	Soap operas produced by or for the CBS network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.misc	Postings ics and issues in theatre.
rec.arts.theatre.musicals	Musical theatre around the world.
rec.arts.theatre.plays	Dramaturgy and discussion of plays.
rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft	Issues in stagecraft and production.
rec.arts.tv		The boob tube, its history, and c.arts.startrek.misc		General discussions of Star Trek.
rec.arts.startrek.reviews	Reviews of Star Trek books, episodes, films, &c. (Moderated)
rec.arts.startrek.tech		Star Trek's depiction of future technologies.
rec.arts.theatre.misc	Miscellaneous toprobert-jordan	Books by author Robert Jordan.
rec.arts.startrek.current	New Star Trek shows, movies and books.
rec.arts.startrek.fandom	Star Trek conventions and memorabilia.
rec.arts.startrek.info	Information about the universe of Star Trek. (Moderated)
reght aircraft in general, all topics.
rec.backcountry		Activities in the Great Outdoors.
rec.bicycles.marketplace	Buying, selling & reviewing items for cycling.
rec.bicycles.misc	General discussion of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.off-road	All aspects of off-road bicycling.
rec.bicycles.racing	Bicycle racing techniques, rules and results.
rec.bicycles.rides	Discussions of tours and training or commuting routes.
rec.bicycles.soc	Societal issues of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.tech	Cycling product design, constructiowelcome).
rec.games.computer.doom.misc	Talking about DOOM and id Software.
rec.games.computer.doom.playing	Playing DOOM and user-created levels.
rec.games.corewar	The Core War computer challenge.
rec.games.design	Discussion of game design related issues.
riscussion of the game of Chinese chess, Xiangqi.
rec.games.computer.doom.announce	Info/FAQs/reviews about DOOM. (Moderated)
rec.games.computer.doom.editing	Editing and hacking DOOM-related files.
rec.games.computer.doom.help	DOOM Help Service (new players ounter board game.
rec.games.board.marketplace	Trading and selling of board games.
rec.games.bolo		The networked strategy war game Bolo.
rec.games.bridge	Hobbyists interested in bridge.
rec.games.chess		Chess & computer chess.
rec.games.chinese-chess	Dling		Articles on games of chance & betting.
rec.games.abstract	Perfect information, pure strategy games.
rec.games.backgammon	Discussion of the game of backgammon.
rec.games.board		Discussion and hints on board games.
rec.games.board.ce	The Cosmic Encpes for interesting food and drink. (Moderated)
rec.food.restaurants	Discussion of dining out.
rec.food.sourdough	Making and baking with sourdough.
rec.food.veg		Vegetarians.
rec.food.veg.cooking	Vegetarian recipes, cooking, nutrition. (Moderated)
rec.gambink		Wines and spirits.
rec.food.drink.beer	All things beer.
rec.food.drink.coffee	The making and drinking of coffee.
rec.food.historic	The history of food making arts.
rec.food.preserving	Preserving foodstuffs, herbs, and medicinals.
rec.food.recipes	Reciuse: spin, dye, knit, weave etc.
rec.crafts.winemaking	The tasteful art of making wine.
rec.equestrian		Discussion of things equestrian.
rec.folk-dancing	Folk dances, dancers, and dancing.
rec.food.cooking	Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
rec.food.drts.textiles.needlework	Any form of decorative stitching done by hand.
rec.crafts.textiles.quilting	All about quilts and other quilted items.
rec.crafts.textiles.sewing	Sewing: clothes, furnishings, costumes, etc.
rec.crafts.textiles.yarn	Yarn making & marketplace	Small-scale ads for craft products of all kinds.
rec.crafts.metalworking	All aspects of working with metal.
rec.crafts.misc		Handiwork arts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.textiles.misc	Fiber and textile crafts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafrec.collecting.stamps	Discussion of all things related to philately.
rec.crafts.beads	Making, collecting, and using beads.
rec.crafts.brewing	The art of making beers and meads.
rec.crafts.jewelry	All aspects of jewelry making and lapidary work.
rec.crafts.Basketball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.football	Football memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.hockey	Hockey memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.misc	Sports memorabilia not in any other group.
n of sports and non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.cards.non-sports	Non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.coins	Coin, currency, medal, etc. collecting forum.
rec.collecting.sport.baseball	Baseball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.basketball	c.boats.paddle	Talk about any boats with oars, paddles, etc.
rec.boats.racing	Boat racing.
rec.climbing		Climbing techniques, competition announcements, etc.
rec.collecting		Discussion among collectors of many things.
rec.collecting.cards.discuss	Discussion, maintenance, etc.
rec.birds		Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
rec.boats		Hobbyists interested in boating.
rec.boats.building	Boat building, design, restoration, and repair.
rec.boats.marketplace	Boating products for sale and wanted. (Moderated)
reec.games.diplomacy	The conquest game Diplomacy.
rec.games.empire	Discussion and hints about Empire.
rec.games.frp.advocacy	Flames and rebuttals about various role-playing systems.
rec.games.frp.announce	Announcements of happenings in the role-playing world. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.archives	Archivable fantasy stories and other projects. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.cyber	Discussions of cyberpunk related roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.dnd	Fantasy role-playing with TSR's Dungeons and Dragons.
rec.games.frp.litor's opinion). (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle	Sagacious advice from the USENET Oracle. (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle.d	Comments about the USENET Oracle's comments.
rec.hunting		Discussions about hunting. (Moderated)
rec.juggling		Juggling techniques, equipmeiscussions about firearms. (Moderated)
rec.heraldry		Discussion of coats of arms.
rec.humor		Jokes and the like.  May be somewhat offensive.
rec.humor.d		Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles.
rec.humor.funny		Jokes that are funny (in the moderatank.
rec.games.xtank.programmer	Coding the Xtank game and its robots.
rec.gardens		Gardening, methods and results.
rec.gardens.orchids	Growing, hybridizing, and general care of orchids.
rec.gardens.roses	Gardening information related to roses.
rec.guns		Ddeo.misc		General discussion about home video games.
rec.games.video.nintendo	All Nintendo video game systems and software.
rec.games.video.sega		All Sega video game systems and software.
rec.games.xtank.play	Strategy and tactics for the distributed game X.cd-i	CD-i topics with emphasis on games.
rec.games.video.cd32	Gaming talk, info and help for the Amiga CD32.
rec.games.video.classic		Older home video entertainment systems.
rec.games.video.marketplace	Home video game stuff for sale or trade.
rec.games.virits of various video game systems.
rec.games.video.arcade	Discussions about coin-operated video games.
rec.games.video.arcade.collecting	Collecting, converting, repairing etc.
rec.games.video.atari	Discussion of Atari's video game systems.
rec.games.videos.marketplace	Sales, auctions, trades of game cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.misc	Other trading card game discussions.
rec.games.trivia	Discussion about trivia.
rec.games.video.3do	Discussion of 3DO video game systems.
rec.games.video.advocacy	Debate on meiscussions.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc	General "Magic: the Gathering" postings.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.rules	"Magic: the Gathering" rules Q&A.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.strategy	"Magic: the Gathering" strategy.
rec.games.trading-carde Moria.
rec.games.roguelike.nethack	The computer game Nethack.
rec.games.roguelike.rogue	The computer game Rogue.
rec.games.trading-cards.announce	Important news about trading card games. (Moderated)
rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad	Jyhad trading card game damming.
rec.games.roguelike.angband	The computer game Angband.
rec.games.roguelike.announce	Major info about rogue-styled games. (Moderated)
rec.games.roguelike.misc	Rogue-style dungeon games without other groups.
rec.games.roguelike.moria	The computer game MUSH, MUSE and MOO.
rec.games.netrek	Discussion of the X window system game Netrek (XtrekII).
rec.games.pbm		Discussion about Play by Mail games.
rec.games.pinball	Discussing pinball-related issues.
rec.games.programmer	Discussion of adventure game progr multiuser dungeons. (Moderated)
rec.games.mud.diku	All about DikuMuds.
rec.games.mud.lp	Discussions of the LPMUD computer role playing game.
rec.games.mud.misc	Various aspects of multiuser computer games.
rec.games.mud.tiny	Discussion about Tiny muds, likctive fiction games.
rec.games.mecha		Giant robot games.
rec.games.miniatures	Tabletop wargaming.
rec.games.misc		Games and computer games.
rec.games.mud.admin	Administrative issues of multiuser dungeons.
rec.games.mud.announce	Informational articles aboutve-action	Live-action roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.marketplace	Role-playing game materials wanted and for sale.
rec.games.frp.misc	General discussions of role-playing games.
rec.games.go		Discussion about Go.
rec.games.int-fiction	All aspects of interant and events.
rec.kites		Talk about kites and kiting.
rec.mag			Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.mag.dargon		DargonZine fantasy fiction emag issues and discussion.
rec.martial-arts	Discussion of the various martial art forms.
rec.misc		General topics about recreational/participant sports.
rec.models.railroad	Model railroads of all scales.
rec.models.rc		Radio-controlled models for hobbyists.
rec.models.rockets	Model rockets for hobbyists.
rec.models.scale	Construction of models.
rec.motorcy)
rec.music.ragtime	Ragtime and related music styles.
rec.music.reggae	Roots, Rockers, Dancehall Reggae.
rec.music.rem		The musical group R.E.M.
rec.music.reviews	Reviews of music of all genres and mediums. (Moderated)
rec.music.tori-amos	Discussion of theusic lovers' group.
rec.music.movies	Music for movies and television.
rec.music.newage	"New Age" music discussions.
rec.music.phish		Discussing the musical group Phish.
rec.music.promotional	Information and promo materials from record companies. (Moderated.piano	Piano music, performing, composing, learning, styles.
rec.music.makers.songwriting	All about songwriting.
rec.music.makers.synth	Synthesizers and computer music.
rec.music.marketplace	Records, tapes, and CDs: wanted, for sale, etc.
rec.music.misc		Mc guitar playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar.tablature	Guitar tablature/chords.
rec.music.makers.marketplace	Buying & selling used music-making equipment.
rec.music.makers.percussion	Drum & other percussion techniques & equipment.
rec.music.makers bass and bass guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.builders	Design, building, repair of musical instruments.
rec.music.makers.guitar	Electric and acoustic guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic	Discussion of acoustits on musical topics. (Moderated)
rec.music.makers	For performers and their discussions.
rec.music.makers.bagpipe	Music and playing of all types of bagpipes.
rec.music.makers.bands	For musicians who play in groups with others.
rec.music.makers.bass	Uprighte in general.
rec.music.indian.classical	Hindustani and Carnatic Indian classical music.
rec.music.indian.misc		Discussing Indian music in general.
rec.music.industrial	Discussion of all industrial-related music styles.
rec.music.info		News and announcemenf various sorts.
rec.music.funky		Funk, soul, rhythm & blues and related.
rec.music.gaffa		Discussion of Kate Bush & other alternative music. (Moderated)
rec.music.gdead		A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads.
rec.music.hip-hop	Hip-Hop music and culturic, performers, performances, etc.
rec.music.dementia	Discussion of comedy and novelty music.
rec.music.dylan		Discussion of Bob's works & music.
rec.music.early		Discussion of pre-classical European music.
rec.music.folk		Folks discussing folk music ocluding early) music.
rec.music.classical.recordings	Classical music on CD, vinyl, cassette, etc.
rec.music.compose	Creating musical and lyrical works.
rec.music.country.old-time	Southern fiddle/banjo music and beyond.
rec.music.country.western	C&W music flavor.
rec.music.christian	Christian music, both contemporary and traditional.
rec.music.classical	Discussion about classical music.
rec.music.classical.guitar	Classical music performed on guitar.
rec.music.classical.performing	Performing classical (inc.
rec.music.bluenote	Discussion of jazz, blues, and related types of music.
rec.music.bluenote.blues	The Blues in all forms and all aspects.
rec.music.cd		CDs -- availability and other discussions.
rec.music.celtic	Traditional and modern music with a Celt.a-cappella	Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment.
rec.music.afro-latin	Music with Afro-Latin, African and Latin influences.
rec.music.artists.bruce-hornsby	The music of Bruce Hornsby.
rec.music.beatles	Postings about the Fab Four & their musicles		Motorcycles and related products and laws.
rec.motorcycles.dirt	Riding motorcycles and ATVs off-road.
rec.motorcycles.harley	All aspects of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
rec.motorcycles.racing	Discussion of all aspects of racing motorcycles.
rec.music female singer/songwriter Tori Amos.
rec.music.video		Discussion of music videos and music video software.
rec.nude		Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities.
rec.org.mensa		Talking with members of the high IQ society Mensa.
rec.org.sca		Society for Creative Anachronism.
rec.outdoors.fishing	All aspects of sport and commercial fishing.
rec.outdoors.fishing.fly	Fly fishing in general.
rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater		Saltwater fishing, methods, gear, Q&A.
rec.parks.theme		Entertainment theme parsional basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.women	Women's basketball at all levels.
rec.sport.billiard	Billiard sports, including pool, snooker, carom games.
rec.sport.boxing	Boxing in all its pugilistic facets and forms.
rec.sport.cricket	Discussion about theeball data (Stats, birthdays, scheds).
rec.sport.baseball.fantasy	Rotisserie (fantasy) baseball play.
rec.sport.basketball.college	Hoops on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.basketball.misc	Discussion about basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.pro	Talk of profesg		Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
rec.sport.baseball	Discussion about baseball.
rec.sport.baseball.analysis	Analysis & discussion of baseball. (Moderated)
rec.sport.baseball.college	Baseball on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.baseball.data		Raw bas skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.announce	FAQ, competition results, automated snow reports. (Moderated)
rec.skiing.nordic	Cross-country skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.snowboard	Snowboarding technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skydivinher amusement park rides.
rec.running		Running for enjoyment, sport, exercise, etc.
rec.scouting		Scouting youth organizations worldwide.
rec.scuba		Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
rec.skate		Ice skating and roller skating.
rec.skiing.alpine	Downhillner	"Utility" broadcasting traffic above 30 MHz.
rec.radio.shortwave	Shortwave radio enthusiasts.
rec.radio.swap		Offers to trade and swap radio equipment.
rec.railroad		For fans of real trains, ferroequinologists.
rec.roller-coaster	Roller coasters and otec.radio.broadcasting	Discussion of global domestic broadcast radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.cb		Citizen-band radio.
rec.radio.info		Informational postings related to radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.noncomm	Topics relating to noncommercial radio.
rec.radio.scan	Amateur radio construction and experimentation.
rec.radio.amateur.misc	Amateur radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
rec.radio.amateur.policy	Radio use & regulation policy.
rec.radio.amateur.space		Amateur radio transmissions through space.
r topics.
rec.radio.amateur.antenna	Antennas: theory, techniques and construction.
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc	Packet radio and other digital radio modes.
rec.radio.amateur.equipment	All about production amateur radio hardware.
rec.radio.amateur.homebrewssues related to photography.
rec.ponds		Pond issues:  plants, fish, design, maintenance.
rec.puzzles		Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
rec.puzzles.crosswords	Making and playing gridded word puzzles.
rec.pyrotechnics	Fireworks, rocketry, safety, & others (equipment and technique).
rec.photo.darkroom	Developing, printing and other darkroom issues.
rec.photo.help		Beginners questions about photography (and answers).
rec.photo.marketplace	Trading of personal photographic equipment.
rec.photo.misc		General iposted here. (Moderated)
rec.pets.dogs.misc	All other topics, chat, humor, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.rescue	Information about breed rescue, placing and adopting.
rec.pets.herp		Reptiles, amphibians and other exotic vivarium pets.
rec.photo.advanced	Advanced topicor	Behaviors and problems: housetraining, chewing, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.breeds	Breed specific -- breed traits, finding breeders, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.health	Info about health problems & how to care for dogs.
rec.pets.dogs.info	General information and FAQs ks.
rec.pets		Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
rec.pets.birds		The culture and care of indoor birds.
rec.pets.cats		Discussion about domestic cats.
rec.pets.dogs.activities	Dog events: showing, obedience, agility, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.behavi sport of cricket.
rec.sport.cricket.info	News, scores and info related to cricket. (Moderated)
rec.sport.disc		Discussion of flying disc based sports.
rec.sport.fencing	All aspects of swordplay.
rec.sport.football.australian	Discussion of Australian (Rules) Football.
rec.sport.football.canadian	All about Canadian rules football.
rec.sport.football.college	US-style college football.
rec.sport.football.fantasy	Rotisserie (fantasy) football play.
rec.sport.football.misc	Discussion about American-style footbalastronomy/astrophysics research. (Moderated)
sci.bio			Biology and related sciences.
sci.bio.conservation	Conservation biology research. (Moderated)
sci.bio.ecology		Ecological research.
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera	Lepidoptera: butterflies & moths.
omy equipment, techniques, info, etc.
sci.astro.fits		Issues related to the Flexible Image Transport System.
sci.astro.hubble	Processing Hubble Space Telescope data. (Moderated)
sci.astro.planetarium	Discussion of planetariums.
sci.astro.research	Forum in 	Only scientifically-oriented postings about aquaria.
sci.archaeology		Studying antiquities of the world.
sci.archaeology.mesoamerican	The field of mesoamerican archaeology.
sci.astro		Astronomy discussions and information.
sci.astro.amateur	Amateur astronagriculture.beekeeping	Beekeeping, bee-culture and hive products.
sci.answers		Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
sci.anthropology	All aspects of studying humankind.
sci.anthropology.paleo	Evolution of man and other primates.
sci.aquaria	e science of aeronautics & related technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.airliners	Airliner technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.simulation	Aerospace simulation technology. (Moderated)
sci.agriculture		Farming, agriculture and related topics.
sci.ideo.satellite.misc	Non-TVRO and non-DBS satellite information.
rec.video.satellite.tvro	"Large Dish" ("BUD") systems and technologies.
rec.windsurfing		Riding the waves as a hobby.
rec.woodworking		Hobbyists interested in woodworking.

sci.aeronautics		ThAmateur, computer-based video editing and production.
rec.video.production	Making professional quality video productions.
rec.video.releases	Pre-recorded video releases on laserdisc and videotape.
rec.video.satellite.dbs	DBS systems and technologies.
rec.vfor sale.
rec.travel.misc		Everything and anything about travel.
rec.travel.usa-canada	Travel in the United States and Canada.
rec.video		Video and video components.
rec.video.cable-tv	Technical and regulatory issues of cable television.
rec.video.desktop	oys that lack a specific newsgroup.
rec.travel.air		Airline travel around the world.
rec.travel.asia		Travel in Asia.
rec.travel.cruises	Travel by cruise ship.
rec.travel.europe	Travel in Europe.
rec.travel.marketplace	Tickets and accomodations wanted and 
rec.sport.volleyball	Discussion about volleyball.
rec.sport.water-polo	Discussion of water polo.
rec.sport.waterski	Waterskiing and other boat-towed activities.
rec.toys.lego		Discussion of Lego, Duplo (and compatible) toys.
rec.toys.misc		Discussion of t.table-soccer	Table-soccer of all types: foosball and subbuteo.
rec.sport.table-tennis	Things related to table tennis (aka Ping Pong).
rec.sport.tennis	Things related to the sport of tennis.
rec.sport.triathlon	Discussing all aspects of multi-event sports.l wrestling.
rec.sport.rowing	Crew for competition or fitness.
rec.sport.rugby		Discussion about the game of rugby.
rec.sport.soccer	Discussion about soccer (Association Football).
rec.sport.swimming	Training for and competing in swimming events.
rec.sports.
rec.sport.olympics	All aspects of the Olympic Games.
rec.sport.orienteering	All matters related to the sport of orienteering.
rec.sport.paintball	Discussing all aspects of the survival game paintball.
rec.sport.pro-wrestling	Discussion about professional.
rec.sport.football.pro	US-style professional football.
rec.sport.golf		Discussion about all aspects of golfing.
rec.sport.hockey	Discussion about ice hockey.
rec.sport.hockey.field	Discussion of the sport of field hockey.
rec.sport.misc		Spectator sportsci.bio.ethology	Animal behavior and behavioral ecology.
sci.bio.evolution	Discussions of evolutionary biology. (Moderated)
sci.bio.herp		Biology of amphibians and reptiles.
sci.bio.microbiology	Protists, fungi, algae, other microscopic organisms.
sci.bio.paleontology	Life of the past (but no creation vs evolution!).
sci.chem		Chemistry and related sciences.
sci.chem.electrochem	The field of electrochemistry.
sci.chem.labware	Chemical laboratory equipment.
sci.chem.organomet	Organometallic chemistry.
sci.cl immune illness.
sci.med.informatics	Computer applications in medical care.
sci.med.nursing		Nursing questions and discussion.
sci.med.nutrition	Physiological impacts of diet.
sci.med.occupational	Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) & job injury issues.
sed.aids		AIDS: treatment, pathology/biology of HIV, prevention. (Moderated)
sci.med.dentistry	Dentally related topics; all about teeth.
sci.med.diseases.cancer	Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
sci.med.immunology	Medical/scientific aspects ofions and pursuits.
sci.math.research	Discussion of current mathematical research. (Moderated)
sci.math.symbolic	Symbolic algebra discussion.
sci.mech.fluids		All aspects of fluid mechanics.
sci.med			Medicine and its related products and regulations.
sci.m.life-extension	Slowing, stopping or reversing the ageing process.
sci.logic		Logic -- math, philosophy & computational aspects.
sci.materials		All aspects of materials engineering.
sci.materials.ceramics	Ceramic science.
sci.math		Mathematical discussGPS.
sci.image.processing	Scientific image processing and analysis.
sci.lang		Natural languages, communication, etc.
sci.lang.japan		The Japanese language, both spoken and written.
sci.lang.translation	Problems and concerns of translators/interpreters.
sciteorology	Discussion of meteorology and related topics.
sci.geo.oceanography	Oceanography, oceanology and marine science.
sci.geo.petroleum	All aspects of petroleum and the petroleum industry.
sci.geo.satellite-nav	Satellite navigation systems, especially thquakes and related matters.
sci.geo.eos		NASA's Earth Observation System (EOS).
sci.geo.fluids		Discussion of geophysical fluid dynamics.
sci.geo.geology		Discussion of solid earth sciences.
sci.geo.hydrology	Surface and groundwater hydrology.
sci.geo.meeering.
sci.engr.semiconductors	Semiconductor devices, processes, materials, physics.
sci.environment		Discussions about the environment and ecology.
sci.fractals		Objects of non-integral dimension and other chaos.
sci.geo.earthquakes	For discussion of earlighting	Light, vision & color in architecture, media, etc.
sci.engr.manufacturing	Manufacturing technology.
sci.engr.marine.hydrodynamics	Marine Hydrodynamics.
sci.engr.mech		The field of mechanical engineering.
sci.engr.metallurgy	Metallurgical Engin, equipment, practices.
sci.engr.biomed		Discussing the field of biomedical engineering.
sci.engr.chem		All aspects of chemical engineering.
sci.engr.civil		Topics related to civil engineering.
sci.engr.control	The engineering of control systems.
sci.engr. electronic equipment.
sci.energy		Discussions about energy, science & technology.
sci.energy.hydrogen	All about hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
sci.engr		Technical discussions about engineering tasks.
sci.engr.advanced-tv	HDTV/DATV standards, formatsrch	Research in all fields of economics. (Moderated)
sci.edu			The science of education.
sci.electronics		Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions.
sci.electronics.cad	Schematic drafting, printed circuit layout, simulation.
sci.electronics.repair	Fixingon.
sci.crypt		Different methods of data en/decryption.
sci.crypt.research	Cryptography, cryptanalysis, and related issues. (Moderated)
sci.data.formats	Modelling, storage and retrieval of scientific data.
sci.econ		The science of economics.
sci.econ.reseaassics		Studying classical history, languages, art and more.
sci.cognitive		Perception, memory, judgement and reasoning.
sci.comp-aided		The use of computers as tools in scientific research.
sci.cryonics		Theory and practice of biostasis, suspended animatici.med.pharmacy	The teaching and practice of pharmacy.
sci.med.physics		Issues of physics in medical testing/care.
sci.med.psychobiology	Dialog and news in psychiatry and psychobiology.
sci.med.radiology	All aspects of radiology.
sci.med.telemedicine	Hospital/physician networks. No diagnosis questions.
sci.med.transcription	Information for and about medical transcriptionists.
sci.med.vision		Human vision, visual correction, and visual science.
sci.military		Discussion about science & the military. (Mode in Argentina.
soc.culture.asean	Countries of the Assoc. of SE Asian Nations.
soc.culture.asian.american	Issues & discussion about Asian-Americans.
soc.culture.australian	Australian culture and society.
soc.culture.austria	Austria and its people.
soc.c; things African.
soc.culture.african.american	Discussions about Afro-American issues.
soc.culture.albanian	Albania and Albanians around the world.
soc.culture.arabic	Technological & cultural issues, *not* politics.
soc.culture.argentina	All about lifessions for couples (cf. soc.singles).
soc.couples.intercultural	Inter-cultural and inter-racial relationships.
soc.couples.wedding	Wedding planning.
soc.culture.afghanistan	Discussion of the Afghan society.
soc.culture.african	Discussions about Africa &s related to graduate schools.
soc.college.gradinfo	Information about graduate schools.
soc.college.org.aiesec	The Int'l Assoc. of Business and Commerce Students.
soc.college.teaching-asst	Issues affecting collegiate teaching assistants.
soc.couples		Discuent and future uses of virtual-worlds technology. (Moderated)

soc.answers		Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
soc.bi			Discussions of bisexuality.
soc.college		College, college activities, campus life, etc.
soc.college.grad	General issueci.techniques.microscopy	The field of microscopy.
sci.techniques.spectroscopy	Spectrum analysis.
sci.techniques.xtallography	The field of crystallography.
sci.virtual-worlds	Virtual Reality - technology and culture. (Moderated)
sci.virtual-worlds.apps	Currstical consulting.
sci.stat.edu		Statistics education.
sci.stat.math		Statistics from a strictly mathematical viewpoint.
sci.systems		The theory and application of systems science.
sci.techniques.mag-resonance	Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy.
s policy.
sci.space.science	Space and planetary science and related technical work. (Moderated)
sci.space.shuttle	The space shuttle and the STS program.
sci.space.tech		Technical and general issues related to space flight. (Moderated)
sci.stat.consult	Staticientific research.
sci.research.postdoc	Anything about postdoctoral studies, including offers.
sci.skeptic		Skeptics discussing pseudo-science.
sci.space.news		Announcements of space-related news items. (Moderated)
sci.space.policy	Discussions about spacegest	PSYCOLOQUY: Refereed Psychology Journal and Newsletter. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.research		Research issues in psychology. (Moderated)
sci.research		Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever.
sci.research.careers	Issues relevant to careers in sons.
sci.physics.plasma	Plasma Science & Technology community exchange. (Moderated)
sci.physics.research	Current physics research. (Moderated)
sci.polymers		All aspects of polymer science.
sci.psychology		Topics related to psychology.
sci.psychology.die physics of beams.
sci.physics.computational.fluid-dynamics	Computational fluid dynamics.
sci.physics.electromag	Electromagnetic theory and applications.
sci.physics.fusion	Info on fusion, esp. "cold" fusion.
sci.physics.particle	Particle physics discussiation of operations research. 
sci.optics		Discussion relating to the science of optics.
sci.philosophy.tech	Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
sci.physics		Physical laws, properties, etc.
sci.physics.accelerators	Particle accelerators and thrated)
sci.misc		Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences.
sci.nanotech		Self-reproducing molecular-scale machines. (Moderated)
sci.nonlinear		Chaotic systems and other nonlinear scientific study.
sci.op-research		Research, teaching & appliculture.baltics	People of the Baltic states.
soc.culture.bangladesh	Issues & discussion about Bangladesh.
soc.culture.belgium	Belgian society, culture(s) and people.
soc.culture.bengali	Sociocultural identity of worldwide Bengali population.
soc.culture.berber	The berber language, history, and culture.
soc.culture.bolivia	Bolivian people and culture.
soc.culture.bosna-herzgvna	The independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
soc.culture.brazil	Talking about the people and country of Brazil.
soc.culture.blitics.
soc.culture.peru	All about the people of Peru.
soc.culture.polish	Polish culture, Polish past, and Polish politics.
soc.culture.portuguese	Discussion of the people of Portugal.
soc.culture.puerto-rico	Puerto Rican culture, society and politics.
socd to New Zealand.
soc.culture.nigeria	Nigerian affairs, society, cultures, and peoples.
soc.culture.nordic	Discussion about culture up north.
soc.culture.pakistan	Topics of discussion about Pakistan.
soc.culture.palestine	Palestinian people, culture and poand Mongolia.
soc.culture.native	Aboriginal people around the world.
soc.culture.nepal	Discussion of people and things in & from Nepal.
soc.culture.netherlands	People from the Netherlands and Belgium.
soc.culture.new-zealand	Discussion of topics relatealaysian society.
soc.culture.mexican	Discussion of Mexico's society.
soc.culture.mexican.american	Mexican-American/Chicano culture and issues.
soc.culture.misc	Group for discussion about other cultures.
soc.culture.mongolian	Everything related to Mongols soc.culture.latin-america	Topics about Latin-America.
soc.culture.lebanon	Discussion about things Lebanese.
soc.culture.maghreb	North African society and culture.
soc.culture.magyar	The Hungarian people & their culture.
soc.culture.malaysia	All about Mated)
soc.culture.jordan	All topics concerning The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
soc.culture.korean	Discussions about Korea & things Korean.
soc.culture.kuwait	Kuwaiti culture, society, and history.
soc.culture.laos	Cultural and Social Aspects of Laos.
lis.
soc.culture.italian	The Italian people and their culture.
soc.culture.japan	Everything Japanese, except the Japanese language.
soc.culture.jewish	Jewish culture & religion. (cf. talk.politics.mideast)
soc.culture.jewish.holocaust	The Shoah. (Moderlated to Marathi Culture.
soc.culture.indian.telugu	The culture of the Telugu people of India.
soc.culture.indonesia	All about the Indonesian nation.
soc.culture.iranian	Discussions about Iran and things Iranian/Persian.
soc.culture.israel	Israel and Israeoc.culture.indian	Group for discussion about India & things Indian.
soc.culture.indian.info	Info group for soc.culture.indian, etc. (Moderated)
soc.culture.indian.kerala	Culture of the people of Keralite origin.
soc.culture.indian.marathi	Discussion retory, and related discussions.
soc.culture.german	Discussions about German culture and history.
soc.culture.greek	Group about Greeks.
soc.culture.hongkong	Discussions pertaining to Hong Kong.
soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment	Entertainment in Hong Kong.
sure and people of Ecuador.
soc.culture.egyptian	Egypt, and its society, culture, heritage, etc.
soc.culture.europe	Discussing all aspects of all-European society.
soc.culture.filipino	Group about the Filipino culture.
soc.culture.french	French culture, hislombia	Colombian talk, social, politics, science.
soc.culture.croatia	The lives of people of Croatia.
soc.culture.cuba	Cuban culture, society and politics.
soc.culture.czecho-slovak	Bohemian, Slovak, Moravian and Silesian life.
soc.culture.ecuador	The cultf Canada and its people.
soc.culture.caribbean	Life in the Caribbean.
soc.culture.celtic	Irish, Scottish, Breton, Cornish, Manx & Welsh.
soc.culture.chile	All about Chile and its people.
soc.culture.china	About China and Chinese culture.
soc.culture.coritish	Issues about Britain & those of British descent.
soc.culture.bulgaria	Discussing Bulgarian society.
soc.culture.burma	Politics, culture, news, discussion about Burma.
soc.culture.cambodia	Cambodia and its people.
soc.culture.canada	Discussions o.culture.punjab	Punjab and Punjabi culture.
soc.culture.quebec	Quebec society and culture.
soc.culture.romanian	Discussion of Romanian and Moldavian people.
soc.culture.scientists	Cultural issues about scientists & scientific projects.
soc.culture.singapore	The past, present and future of Singapore.
soc.culture.slovenia	Slovenia and Slovenian people.
soc.culture.somalia	Somalian affairs, society, and culture.
soc.culture.south-africa	South African society, culture, & politics.
soc.culture.soviet	Topted)
soc.veterans		Social issues relating to military veterans.
soc.women		Issues related to women, their problems & relationships.

talk.abortion		All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion.
talk.answers		Repository for periodic USENET articleroup for single people, their activities, etc.
soc.support.fat-acceptance	Self-acceptance for fat people.  No diet talk.
soc.support.transgendered	Transgendered and intersexed persons.
soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi	Gay youths helping each other. (Moderanism	Discussion of the full range of shamanic experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.unitarian-univ	Unitarian-Universalism & non-creedal religions. (Moderated)
soc.rights.human	Human rights & activism (e.g., Amnesty International).
soc.singles		Newsg Eastern religions. (Moderated)
soc.religion.gnosis	Gnosis, marifat, jnana & direct sacred experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.islam	Discussions of the Islamic faith. (Moderated)
soc.religion.quaker	The Religious Society of Friends.
soc.religion.shamareligion.christian	Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.bible-study	Examining the Holy Bible. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.youth-work	Christians working with young people. (Moderated)
soc.religion.eastern	Discussions of on all service topics.
soc.penpals		In search of net.friendships.
soc.politics		Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated)
soc.politics.arms-d	Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
soc.religion.bahai	Discussion of the Baha'i Faith. (Moderated)
soc.soc.misc		Socially-oriented topics not in other groups.
soc.motss		Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
soc.net-people		Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
soc.org.nonprofit	Nonprofit organizations.
soc.org.service-clubs.misc	General info.war.misc	History & events of wars in general.
soc.history.war.world-war-ii	History & events of World War Two. (Moderated)
soc.libraries.talk	Discussing all aspects of libraries.
soc.men			Issues related to men, their problems & relationships.
. (Moderated)
soc.history		Discussions of things historical.
soc.history.living	Living history and reenactment, issues and info.
soc.history.moderated	All aspects of history. (Moderated)
soc.history.science	History of science and related areas.
soc.history background.
soc.genealogy.jewish	Jewish genealogy group. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.methods	Genealogical methods and resources. (Moderated) (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.misc	General genealogical discussions.
soc.genealogy.surnames	Surname queries & tafelsa and its people.
soc.feminism		Discussion of feminism & feminist issues. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.computing	Genealogical computing & net resources.
soc.genealogy.french	Francophone genealogy.
soc.genealogy.german	Family history including a German and abroad.
soc.culture.usa		The culture of the United States of America.
soc.culture.venezuela	Discussion of topics related to Venezuela.
soc.culture.vietnamese	Issues and discussions of Vietnamese culture.
soc.culture.yugoslavia	Discussions of Yugoslaviguage, history and culture.
soc.culture.thai	Thai people and their culture.
soc.culture.turkish	Discussion about things Turkish.
soc.culture.ukrainian	The lives and times of the Ukrainian people.
soc.culture.uruguay	Discussions of Uruguay for those at homeics relating to Russian or Soviet culture.
soc.culture.spain	Spain and the Spanish.
soc.culture.sri-lanka	Things & people from Sri Lanka.
soc.culture.swiss	Swiss culture.
soc.culture.taiwan	Discussion about things Taiwanese.
soc.culture.tamil	Tamil lans. (Moderated)
talk.bizarre		The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often interesting.
talk.environment	Discussion the state of the environment & what to do.
talk.origins		Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
talk.philosophy.humanism	Humanism in the modern world.
talk.philosophy.misc	Philosophical musings on all topics.
talk.politics.animals	The use and/or abuse of animals.
talk.politics.china	Discussion of political issues related to China.
talk.politics.crypto	The relation between cryptography aversation for teachers of grades K-12.
k12.ed.art		Arts & crafts curricula in K-12 education.
k12.ed.business		Business education curricula in grades K-12.
k12.ed.comp.literacy	Teaching computer literacy in grades K-12.
k12.ed.health-pe	Health and Physe k12.sys hierarchy.

Forums for casual conversation among students are divided by grade
level in the k12.chat hierarchy; there is also an area for teachers to
exchange general ideas about using telecommunications in education.

k12.chat.teacher	Casual conerica, as well as available from uunet.uu.net
as Usenet newsgroups in the hierarchy k12.*

Classroom-to-classroom projects are featured in the K12 "Channels"
which are periodically reassigned based on usage and appropriate
project length.	 They comprise thculum, language exchanges with native speakers, and
classroom-to-classroom projects designed by teachers.  The
conferences are privately distributed among FidoNet-compatible
electronic bulletin board systems in Africa, Asia, Australia,
Europe, and North Am
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K12
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K12Net is a collection of conferences devoted to K-12 educational
curritrademark of Unisys Corporation.



 Ultrix are Trademarks of the Digital Equipment Corporation.
* VAX is a Trademark of the Digital Equipment Corporation.
* Ada is a registered Trademark of the Ada Joint Program Office of the
   United States Department of Defense.
* Unisys is a registered religion.misc	Religious, ethical, & moral implications.
talk.religion.newage	Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies.
talk.rumors		For the posting of rumors.
--------------------
* UNIX might be a Trademark of Novell.  Or Beatrice.
* DEC andory	Theory of politics and political systems.
talk.politics.tibet	The politics of Tibet and the Tibetan people.
talk.rape		Discussions on stopping rape; not to be crossposted.
talk.religion.buddhism	All aspects of Buddhism as religion and philosophy.
talk.olved with health care.
talk.politics.mideast	Discussion & debate over Middle Eastern events.
talk.politics.misc	Political discussions and ravings of all kinds.
talk.politics.soviet	Discussion of Soviet politics, domestic and foreign.
talk.politics.thend government.
talk.politics.drugs	The politics of drug issues.
talk.politics.guns	The politics of firearm ownership and (mis)use.
talk.politics.libertarian	Libertarian politics & political philosophy.
talk.politics.medicine	The politics and ethics invical Education curricula in grades K-12.
k12.ed.life-skills	Home Economics, career education, and school counseling.
k12.ed.math		Mathematics curriculum in K-12 education.
k12.ed.music		Music and Performing Arts curriculum in K-12 education.
k12.ed.science		Science curriculum in K-12 education.
k12.ed.soc-studies	Social Studies and History curriculum in K-12 education.
k12.ed.special		Educating students with handicaps and/or special needs.
k12.ed.tag		K-12 education for gifted and talented students.
k12.ed.ment.
relcom.commerce.medicine	Medical services, equipment, drugs.
relcom.commerce.metals		Metals and metal products.
relcom.commerce.money		Credits, deposits, currency.
relcom.commerce.orgtech		Office equipment.
relcom.commerce.other		Miscelannia.
relcom.elcom.commerce.food.sweet	Sweeties, sugar.
relcom.commerce.household	All for house - furniture, freezers, ovens, etc.
relcom.commerce.infoserv	Information services.
relcom.commerce.jobs		Jobs offered/wanted.
relcom.commerce.machinery	Machinery, plant equip equipment.
relcom.commerce.consume		Cosmetics, parfumes, dresses, shoes.
relcom.commerce.energy		Gas, coal, oil, fuel, generators, etc.
relcom.commerce.estate		Real estate.
relcom.commerce.food		Food.
relcom.commerce.food.drinks	Spirits and soft drinks.
relcom.bbs.list			Ex-USSR BBS file lists. (Moderated)
relcom.commerce.audio-video	Audio & video equipment.
relcom.commerce.chemical	Chemical production.
relcom.commerce.computers	Computer hardware.
relcom.commerce.construction	Construction materials andiscussions on file servers, archives.
relcom.arts.epic	Literary arts of epical kind (more then 10 Kbytes).
relcom.arts.qwerty	Literary arts of small forms (less then 10 Kbytes).
relcom.banktech		Discussions on banking technologies.
relcom.bbs			BBS news.
rPeskin <eugene@rd.relcom.msk.su> is the Relcom staff member
responsible for netnews -- contact him for more information.

relcom.ads			Non-commercial ads. (Moderated)
relcom.archives			Messages about new items on archive sites.
relcom.archives.d		Dgh-volume; the nature of the
information distributed in those groups may contradict policy of some
networks.  However, they may be valuable for researchers and
businessmen interested in the first-hand information on the economics
of FSU countries.

Eugene roups are available in Europe and Northern America;
due to the 8-bit encoding (KOI-8) of Cyrillic letters, minor software
modifications may be required.

Newsgroups under the hierarchy relcom.commerce contain classified
advertisements and are relatively hiSternheim <sternheim@phast.umass.edu>
Louis Van Geel <lvg@psg.com>

RELCOM
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Relcom.* is the hierarchy of Russian-language newsgroups distributed
mostly on the territory of the former Soviet Union (non-CIS countries
included).  These gsion of potential projects.

For more information, contact one of the members of
the K12Net Council of Coordinators:

Jack Crawford <jack@rochgate.fidonet.org>
Janet Murray <jmurray@psg.com>
Rob Reilly <rreilly@athena.mit.edu>
Mort nel3	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel4	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel5	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel6	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel7	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel8	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel9	Current projects.
k12.sys.projects	Discushnologies in school libraries.
k12.sys.channel0	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel1	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel10	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel11	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel12	Current projects.
k12.sys.channel2	Current projects.
k12.sys.chanice with native speakers.
k12.lang.francais	French practice with native speakers.
k12.lang.japanese	Bilingual Japanese/English ith native speakers.
k12.lang.russian	Bilingual Russian/English practice with native speakers.
k12.library		Implementing info tectech		Industrial arts & vocational education in grades K-12.
k12.lang.art		The art of teaching language skills in grades K-12.
k12.lang.deutsch-eng	Bilingual German/English practice with native speakers.
k12.lang.esp-eng	Bilingual Spanish/English practcommerce.publishing	Books, publishing services.
relcom.commerce.software	Software.
relcom.commerce.software.demo	Demo versions of commercial software.
relcom.commerce.stocks		Stocks and bonds.
relcom.commerce.talk		Discussions about commercial groups.
relcom.commerce.tobacco		Cigarettes and tobacco.
relcom.commerce.tour	Tourism, leisure and entertainment opportunities.
relcom.commerce.transport	Vehicles and spare parts.
relcom.comp.animation	Discussions on computer animation programs. (Moderated)
relcom.comRN: general issues. (Moderated)
relcom.relarn.science	Scientific publications and discussions. (Moderated)
relcom.sci.libraries	Discussion of libraries and related info. (Moderated)
relcom.sci.philosophy	Philosophic discussions and related projects.
relcomtical discussions.
relcom.postmasters	For RELCOM postmasters, official. (Moderated)
relcom.postmasters.d	Discussion of postmaster's troubles and bright ideas.
relcom.rec.tourism	Sport outgoing: hiking, water, etc.
relcom.relarn.general	Academic subnet RELArelcom.music		Music lovers.
relcom.netnews		Announcements and articles important for all netters.
relcom.netnews.big	General BIG articles.
relcom.newusers		Q&A of new Relcom users.
relcom.penpals		To find friends, colleagues, etc.
relcom.politics		Polion on security market development. (Moderated)
relcom.jusinf		Information on laws by "Justicinform". (Moderated)
relcom.kids		About kids.
relcom.lan		Inter-network discussion on local area networks.
relcom.maps		Relcom maps.
relcom.msdos		MS-DOS software.
fido.su.virus		FIDOnet, viruses and vaccines.
relcom.games		Discussion of computer, play-by-mail and other games.
relcom.humor			Ha-ha-ha. Jokes, you know them, funny.
relcom.humor.lus	Moderated humor and jokes. (Moderated)
relcom.infomarket.talk		Discussiout everything and nothing.
relcom.fido.su.hardw		FIDOnet, computer hardware.
relcom.fido.su.magic		FIDOnet, magic and occult sciences.
relcom.fido.su.softw		FIDOnet, software in general.
relcom.fido.su.tolkien		FIDOnet, creations of J.R.R Tolkien.
relcom.ido.ru.unix		Inter-network challenge to OS Unix.
relcom.fido.su.books		FIDOnet, for book readers and lovers.
relcom.fido.su.c-c++		FIDOnet, C & C++ language.
relcom.fido.su.dbms		FIDOnet, database management systems.
relcom.fido.su.general		FIDOnet, abng of love.
relcom.fido.ru.hacker		FIDOnet, hackers and crackers (legal!).
relcom.fido.ru.modem		Inter-network discussion on modems.
relcom.fido.ru.networks		Inter-network discussion of global nets.
relcom.fido.ru.strack		FIDOnet, digitized sound.
relcom.fcts and services. No ads.
relcom.currency			Exchange rates in CIS countries.
relcom.education	Education discussions, from pre-school to higher.
relcom.expo		Exhibitions and fairs announcements and reviews. (Moderated)
relcom.fido.flirt		FIDOnet, just talking under MS-Windows.
relcom.comp.security		Computer data security discussions.
relcom.comp.sources.d		Discussions on sources.
relcom.comp.sources.misc	Software sources. (Moderated)
relcom.comp.virus	Computer viruses.
relcom.consumers	Consumer info on produ.newmedia	Global networks as a new mass media.
relcom.comp.os.os2		OS/2 operational system.
relcom.comp.os.vms		VMS operational system.
relcom.comp.os.windows		FIDOnet area, MS-Windows operational system.
relcom.comp.os.windows.prog	FIDOnet area, programmi on demo software.
relcom.comp.gis			Geographical information systems.
relcom.comp.lang.forth		Forth programming language.
relcom.comp.lang.pascal		Using of Pascal programming language.
relcom.comp.law		Political and legal aspects of computers.
relcom.compmp.dbms.clipper	Clipper database development system.
relcom.comp.dbms.foxpro		FoxPro database development system.
relcom.comp.dbms.vista		db_Vista discussions.
relcom.comp.demo		Demo versions of various software. (Moderated)
relcom.comp.demo.d		Discussionsp.binaries	Binary codes of computer programs. (Moderated)
relcom.comp.binaries.d		Discussions of binary codes.
relcom.comp.clarion		CLARION database management system.
relcom.comp.crosstools	Cross-tools for embedded systems.Single-chip computers.
relcom.co.talk		Unfettered talk.
relcom.tcpip		TCP/IP protocols and their implementation.
relcom.terms		Discussion of various terms and terminology.
relcom.test		"Wow, does it really work?".
relcom.wtc		Commercial proposals of World Trade Centers.
relcom.x		X Windows discussion.

U3B
---
Groups dealing with AT&T 3B{2,5,15,20,4000} computers -- everything
except for the UNIX PC/3B1.  Both uunet and ames carry these groups.

u3b.config	3B Distribution configuration.
u3b.misc	3B Miscellaneous Discussions.
u3b.sourcProcess Software's TCPWARE TCP/IP software.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.ucx	DEC's VMS/Ultrix Connection (or TCP/IP services for VMS) product.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.wintcp	The Wollongong Group's WIN-TCP TCP/IP software.
vmsnet.pdp-11	PDP-11 hardware and softwarTCP/IP package, gatewayed to cmu-openvms-ip@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.misc	Other TCP/IP solutions for VMS.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.multinet	TGV's Multinet TCP/IP, gatewayed to info-multinet.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.tcpware	Discussion of ation software.
vmsnet.networks.management.decmcc	DECmcc and related software.
vmsnet.networks.management.misc	Other network management solutions.
vmsnet.networks.misc	General networking topics not covered elsewhere.
vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.cmu-tek	CMU-TEK list.
vmsnet.mail.pmdf	PMDF email system, gatewayed to ipmdf mailing list.
vmsnet.misc	General VMS topics not covered elsewhere.
vmsnet.networks.desktop.misc	Other desktop integration software.
vmsnet.networks.desktop.pathworks	DEC Pathworks desktop integrstems.misc	Misc. infosystem software for VMS (e.g. WAIS, WWW, etc.).
vmsnet.internals	VMS internals, MACRO-32, Bliss, etc., gatewayed to MACRO32 list.
vmsnet.mail.misc	Other electronic mail software.
vmsnet.mail.mx	MX email system, gatewayed to MX mailing workplace and employment related issues. (Moderated)
vmsnet.epsilon-cd	DEC's free, unsupported OpenVMS AXP CD.
vmsnet.groups	Administration of the VMSnet newsgroups.
vmsnet.infosystems.gopher	Gopher software for VMS, gatewayed to VMSGopher-L.
vmsnet.infosyll. (Moderated)
vmsnet.announce.newusers	Orientation info for new users. (Moderated)
vmsnet.decus.journal	The DECUServe Journal. (Moderated)
vmsnet.decus.lugs	Discussion of DECUS Local User Groups and related issues.
vmsnet.employment	Jobs sought/offered, ys
the most recent checkgroups posting in vmsnet.admin. It is posted monthly
or whenever the set of newsgroups is changed.

vmsnet.alpha	Discussion about Alpha AXP architecture, systems, porting, etc.
vmsnet.announce		General announcements of interest to a local call for you. Also
describe your network connectivity (what networks you are on, your uucp
neighbors, etc.).

Here is a recent list of VMSnet newsgroups. NOTE: this is NOT the
definitive list of VMSnet newsgroups. The current definitive list is alwahich is also gatewayed to the vmsnet.uucp newsgroup and ask for help.

In either case, be sure to state where you are geographically, and what
your constraints are. For instance, if you can only place local phone
calls, be sure to say just what areas are ahe VMSnet
Network Coordinator, currently Charles T. Smith, Jr. <cts@dragon.com>, who
will attempt to assist you in finding a feed for the groups. Alternatively,
you can send mail to the VMSnet mailing list <vmsnet@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu>,
wou, and/or post to a local or regional
newsgroup and ask if anyone in the area is carrying the VMSnet newsgroups. 

If you have tried these alternatives and still can not find a site in your
local area that carries the VMSnet groups, you can send mail to torking
group of the VAX SIG of the US Chapter of DECUS (the Digital Equipment
Computer User's Society). They are carried by most major usenet news sites,
and almost half of all netnews sites. To find a feed, contact the system
managers of news sites near yes	Sources for AT&T 3B systems.
u3b.tech	3B Technical Discussions.
u3b.test	3B Distribution Testing.

VMSnet
------
This hierarchy is for topics of interest to VAX/VMS users (but not
necessarily VMS-specific). These groups are a project of the VMSnet we, gatewayed to info-pdp11.
vmsnet.sources	Source code postings ONLY. (Moderated)
vmsnet.sources.d	Discussion about or requests for sources.
vmsnet.sources.games	Recreational software postings.
vmsnet.sysmgt	VMS system management.
vmsnet.test	Test messages.
vmsnet.tpu	TPU language and applications, gatewayed to info-tpu.
vmsnet.uucp	DECUS uucp software, gatewayed to vmsnet mailing list.
vmsnet.vms-posix	Discussion about VMS POSIX.
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