newsgroup
n. discussion group, group of people on the Internet which correspond on a particular topic through Usenet (Internet, Computers) | ||||
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Newsgroup Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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<messaging> One of Usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. Usenet groups can be "unmoderated" (anyone can post) or "moderated" (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). Some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for Internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. Some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed Internet mailing lists) are distributed as "digests", with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
Among the best-known are comp.lang.c (the C-language forum), comp.arch (on computer architectures), comp.Unix.wizards (for Unix wizards), rec.arts.sf-lovers (for science-fiction fans), and talk.politics.misc (miscellaneous political discussions and flamage).
Barry Shein bzs@world.std.com is alleged to have said, "Remember the good old days when you could read all the group names in one day?" This gives a good idea of the growth and size of Usenet.
See also netiquette.
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(1994-12-13)
<messaging> One of Usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. Usenet groups can be "unmoderated" (anyone can post) or "moderated" (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). Some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for Internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. Some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed Internet mailing lists) are distributed as "digests", with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
Among the best-known are comp.lang.c (the C-language forum), comp.arch (on computer architectures), comp.Unix.wizards (for Unix wizards), rec.arts.sf-lovers (for science-fiction fans), and talk.politics.misc (miscellaneous political discussions and flamage).
Barry Shein bzs@world.std.com is alleged to have said, "Remember the good old days when you could read all the group names in one day?" This gives a good idea of the growth and size of Usenet.
See also netiquette.
[Jargon File]
(1994-12-13)
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newsgroup
n. [Usenet] One of Usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. Usenet groups can be `unmoderated' (anyone can post) or `moderated' (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). Some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for Internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. Some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed Internet mailing lists) are distributed as `digests', with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
n. [Usenet] One of Usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. Usenet groups can be `unmoderated' (anyone can post) or `moderated' (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). Some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for Internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. Some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed Internet mailing lists) are distributed as `digests', with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
Among the best-known are comp.lang.c (the C-language forum), comp.arch (on computer architectures), comp.unix.wizards (for Unix wizards), rec.arts.sf.written and siblings (for science-fiction fans), and talk.politics.misc (miscellaneous political discussions and flamage).
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Newsgroup
Discussion group (on USENET ) among people who share a mutual interest. In one particular newsgroup you can find several conversations ("threads") on different (to the newsgroup related) topics. There are thousands and thousands of newsgroups, covering almost every possible subject.
Discussion group (on USENET ) among people who share a mutual interest. In one particular newsgroup you can find several conversations ("threads") on different (to the newsgroup related) topics. There are thousands and thousands of newsgroups, covering almost every possible subject.
| Internet Glossary |
Newsgroup
A Usenet discussion group that is related to one topic. Internet users can subscribe to many different newsgroups. Major newsgroup categories include
A Usenet discussion group that is related to one topic. Internet users can subscribe to many different newsgroups. Major newsgroup categories include
| Panda Software Glossary |
Newsgroup
An Internet service through which various people can connect to discuss or exchange information about specific subjects.
An Internet service through which various people can connect to discuss or exchange information about specific subjects.
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NEWSGROUP
A particular section within the USENET system typically,though not always,dedicated to a particular subject of interest.Also known as discussion groups.
A particular section within the USENET system typically,though not always,dedicated to a particular subject of interest.Also known as discussion groups.
| The Internet Dictionary |
newsgroup
Collection of information and users who get together to communicate about one particular subject.
Collection of information and users who get together to communicate about one particular subject.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Newsgroup
A discussion group that's based on postings by members on a particular topic. These topics range from sports, autos, investing, teen problems, and some stuff you probably don't want to know about. The way newsgroups work is users post messages to a news server which then sends them to a bunch of other participating servers. The groups can be either "moderated", where someone decides which postings will become part of the discussion, or "unmoderated", where everything posted is included in the discussion. To participate in a newsgroup, you must subscribe to it. It doesn't cost anything, but some groups can be hard to get into. Nearly all newsgroups are found on Usenet, which is a collection of servers around the world. Because of the global spectrum of newsgroups, they make up largest bulletin board system in the world. From the last I heard, there are more than 13,000 newsgroups in existence, with new ones being added all the time. There are many "Newsreader" programs which allow you to access and participate in newsgroups, but since the ability is integrated into Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can just use your web browser instead.
A discussion group that's based on postings by members on a particular topic. These topics range from sports, autos, investing, teen problems, and some stuff you probably don't want to know about. The way newsgroups work is users post messages to a news server which then sends them to a bunch of other participating servers. The groups can be either "moderated", where someone decides which postings will become part of the discussion, or "unmoderated", where everything posted is included in the discussion. To participate in a newsgroup, you must subscribe to it. It doesn't cost anything, but some groups can be hard to get into. Nearly all newsgroups are found on Usenet, which is a collection of servers around the world. Because of the global spectrum of newsgroups, they make up largest bulletin board system in the world. From the last I heard, there are more than 13,000 newsgroups in existence, with new ones being added all the time. There are many "Newsreader" programs which allow you to access and participate in newsgroups, but since the ability is integrated into Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can just use your web browser instead.
Newsgroup Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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newsgroup
A discussion group, usually found on USENET news. Each group devotes its discussions to a specific topic.
A discussion group, usually found on USENET news. Each group devotes its discussions to a specific topic.
Newsgroup Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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newsgroup
one of usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. usenet groups can be "unmoderated" (anyone can post) or "moderated" (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed internet mailing lists ) are distributed as "digests", with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
newsgroup
one of usenet's huge collection of topic groups or fora. usenet groups can be "unmoderated" (anyone can post) or "moderated" (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results). some newsgroups have parallel mailing lists for internet people with no netnews access, with postings to the group automatically propagated to the list and vice versa. some moderated groups (especially those which are actually gatewayed internet mailing lists ) are distributed as "digests", with groups of postings periodically collected into a single large posting with an index.
Newsgroup Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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newsgroup
One of the many Internet forums or bulletin-boards. Computer users communicate by posting publicly-readable text messages. See also Usenet.
One of the many Internet forums or bulletin-boards. Computer users communicate by posting publicly-readable text messages. See also Usenet.
Newsgroup Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Usenet newsgroup
A newsgroup is a repository usually within the Usenet system, for messages posted from many users at different locations. The term is somewhat confusing, because it is usually a discussion group. Newsgroups are technically distinct from, but functionally similar to, discussion forums on the World Wide Web. Newsreader software is used to read newsgroups.
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