usenet@gatech.CSNET (07/15/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 1 July 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 12 July 1985 by spaf] 153a154,155 > net.misc.coke Discussion about New Coke vs. Classic Coke. > This is a temporary newsgroup. 268c270 < mod.rec Discussions on pasttimes (not currently active) --- > mod.rec Discussions on pastimes (not currently active) -- Gene "3 months and holding" Spafford The Clouds Project, School of ICS, Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA 30332 CSNet: Spaf @ GATech ARPA: Spaf%GATech.CSNet @ CSNet-Relay.ARPA uucp: ...!{akgua,allegra,hplabs,ihnp4,linus,seismo,ulysses}!gatech!spaf
usenet@gatech.CSNET (08/01/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 12 July 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 31 July 1985 by spaf] 69a70 > net.bizarre Strange postings and reports of odd occurrences. 130d130 < net.mail.msggroup Gatewayed from the ARPA MsgGroup list. 150d149 < net.micro.zx Discussion about zx's. 154c153 < net.misc.coke Discussion about New Coke vs. Classic Coke. --- > net.misc.coke Discussion about New Coke vs. Classic Coke.* 158d156 < net.movies.sw Discussions about the Star Wars saga(s). 193,194d190 < net.rec.coins Hobbyists interested in coin collecting. < net.rec.disc Hobbyists interested in disc activities. 246d241 < net.women.only Postings by women only (read by all). 262a258 > mod.general A moderated version of net.general 267a264 > mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to readers 285a283 > * Coke is a Trademark of the Coca-Cola Corporation.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (08/15/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 31 July 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 14 August 1985 by spaf] 87a88 > net.database Database and data management issues and theory. 107a109 > net.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups. 137d138 < net.micro.432 Discussion about Intel 432's. 220d220 < net.std All sorts of standards (e.g., ANSI, IEEE). 225d224 < net.theater For performers and audiences of the theater. 234d232 < net.usoft Universal (public domain) software packages.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (09/01/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 14 August 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 29 August 1985 by spaf] 78d77 < net.chess Chess & computer chess. 95a95,96 > net.games.board Discussion and hints on board games. > net.games.chess Chess & computer chess. 107c108,109 < net.graphics Computer graphics, art, and animation. --- > net.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing, > pattern recognition, and machine vision. 141,142c143,145 < net.micro.apple Discussion about Apple's. < net.micro.atari Discussion about Atari's. --- > net.micro.apple Discussion about Apple micros. > net.micro.amiga Talk about the new Amiga micro. > net.micro.atari Discussion about Atari micros. 144c147 < net.micro.cbm Discussion about Commodore's. --- > net.micro.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros. 169a173 > net.news.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois. 177d180 < net.notes Notesfile software from the University of Illinois. 252d254 < fa.railroad Real and model train fans' newsgroup.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (09/15/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 29 August 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 14 September 1985 by spaf] 259,260c259 < mod.map Announcements and software concerning maps and routing < mod.map.uucp Maps from the UUCP mapping project --- > mod.map Various maps, including UUCP maps
usenet@gatech.CSNET (10/01/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 14 September 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 20 September 1985 by spaf] 241c241 < net.wobegon "The Prairie Home Companion" radio show. --- > net.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (10/15/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 20 September 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 14 October 1985 by spaf] 66a67 > net.auto.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al. 157,158d157 < net.misc.coke Discussion about New Coke vs. Classic Coke.* < This is a temporary newsgroup. 254a254 > fa.risks Risks and security 258d257 < mod.general A moderated version of net.general 280c279 < * Ada is a Trademark of the Ada Joint Program Office of the --- > * Ada is a registered Trademark of the Ada Joint Program Office of the
usenet@gatech.CSNET (11/01/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 14 October 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 30 October 1985 by spaf] 8,9c8,9 < 1 November 1985. There are three basic subcategories of netwide < newsgroups: "net.*", "fa.*", and "mod.*". --- > 1 November 1985. There are two basic subcategories of netwide > newsgroups: "net" and "mod". 11,12c11,16 < "net.*" consists of USENET bulletin board newsgroups that are < circulated around the entire net. --- > "net" groups consist of USENET bulletin-board newsgroups that are > (usually) circulated around the entire USENET -- this implies > world-wide distribution. "mod" groups are moderated. They can only be > posted to by mailing submissions to the moderator (provided in a > companion posting). Some of the "mod" groups are gatewayed to USENET > from the ARPA Internet. 14,17d17 < "fa.*" is a set of groups that are gatewayed to USENET from the < ARPANET. The "fa.*" groups consist mainly of digests, though there are < some bulletin boards. To post to "fa.*" groups, send mail back along < the return address found in the "From" line of the articles. 19,22c19,25 < Some of the "net.*" and "fa.*" groups are gatewayed between the < networks, i.e. items submitted from the ARPA side to the digest are < split up and submitted to the USENET group, while articles submitted on < the USENET side are bundled up and submitted to the digest. --- > Some of the "net" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with > ARPAnet Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to > the digest are split up and submitted to the USENET group, while > articles submitted on the USENET side are bundled up and submitted to > the mailing list. Most such gatewayed groups are done as "mod" > groups. A complete list of moderated newsgroups, submission addresses > and moderators is given in a companion posting. 24,25c27,32 < "mod.*" groups are moderated. They can only be posted to by mailing to < the moderator (provided in a companion posting). --- > The following "net" groups have been gatewayed with the listed > Arpa Internet lists. Some of them may not still be gatewayed due to > broken software and/or gateways; such groups are marked with an > asterisk ("*") in the list below. Please contact me if you should know > of their current status. Also note that the group "net.lang.forth" is > gatewayed with the Bitnet discussion list "umforth@weizmann.bitnet". 27,29c34,58 < There are other subcategories, but they are local: to institutions, to < geographic regions, etc. and they are not listed here. Please report < any corrections, additions, etc. to this list to me. --- > Usenet Group Arpa Internet list > ------------ ---------------- > *net.astro sky-fans@mit-xx.arpa > net.emacs unix-emacs@c.cs.cmu.edu > net.info-terms info-terms@mit-mc.arpa > net.ham-radio info-hams@simtel20.arpa > net.ham-radio.packet packet-radio@eddie.mit.edu > net.lang.ada info-ada@usc-eclb.arpa > net.lang.c info-c@brl.arpa > net.lang.pascal info-pascal@brl.arpa > net.lang.prolog prolog@su-score.arpa > net.mail.headers header-people@mit-mc.arpa > net.micro info-micro@brl.arpa > net.micro.amiga info-amiga@red.rutgers.edu > net.micro.atari info-atari@su-score.arpa > net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa > net.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa > net.physics physics@sri-unix.arpa > net.railroad railroad@rochester.arpa > net.sf-lovers sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu > net.sources unix-source@brl.arpa > net.space space@mit-mc.arpa > net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa > net.unix-wizards unix-wizards@brl.arpa > net.video videotech@sri-csl.arpa 31,33c60,63 < Note that there are distribution categories which can be used to < restrict the propagation of news articles. Currently, distributions < include: --- > There are groups in other subcategories, 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: 50a81 > Please notify me of any errors or additions to the list below. 61a93 > net.announce.arpa-internet Announcements from the Arpa world 71d102 < net.bizarre Strange postings and reports of odd occurrences. 244,257c275,289 < fa.arms-d Arms discussion digest. < fa.arpa-bboard ARPANET bulletin board. < fa.human-nets Computer aided communications digest. < fa.info-kermit Information about the popular Kermit software package. < fa.info-mac Apple MacIntosh micros. < fa.info-terms All sorts of terminals. < fa.info-vax DEC's VAX* line of computers. < fa.info-vlsi Very large scale integrated circuits. < fa.laser-lovers Laser printers, hardware and software. < fa.poli-sci Politics and/versus science. < fa.risks Risks and security < fa.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. < fa.telecom Telecommunications digest. < --- > mod.ai Discussions about Artificial Intelligence > mod.computers Discussion about various computers and related. > mod.computers.apollo Apollo computer systems. > mod.computers.ibm-pc The IBM PC, PC-XT, and PC-AT. > mod.computers.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware and software. > mod.computers.macintosh Apple MacIntosh micros. > mod.computers.pyramid Pyramid 90x computers. > mod.computers.ridge Ridge 32 computers and ROS. > mod.computers.sequent Sequent systems, (esp. Balance 8000). > mod.computers.sun Sun "workstation" computers > mod.computers.vax DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS. > mod.computers.workstations Various workstation-type computers. > mod.graphics Grpahics software, hardware, theory, etc. > mod.human-nets Computer aided communications digest. > mod.legal Discussions of computers and the law. 264a297,301 > mod.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest. > mod.protocols Various forms and types of FTP protocol discussions. > mod.protocols.appletalk Applebus hardware & software discussion. > mod.protocols.kermit Information about the Kermit package. > mod.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. 267c304,305 < mod.sources Moderated postings of public domain sources --- > mod.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. > mod.sources Moderated postings of public domain sources. 270c308 < mod.std.mumps Discussion about standards for MUMPS --- > mod.std.mumps Discussion for the X11.1 committee on Mumps 271a310 > mod.telecom Telecommunications digest. 273a313 > mod.vlsi Very large scale integrated circuits. 281d320 < * Coke is a Trademark of the Coca-Cola Corporation.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (11/15/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 30 October 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 10 November 1985 by spaf] 13,16c13,18 < world-wide distribution. "mod" groups are moderated. They can only be < posted to by mailing submissions to the moderator (provided in a < companion posting). Some of the "mod" groups are gatewayed to USENET < from the ARPA Internet. --- > world-wide distribution. Not all "net" groups actually enjoy such wide > distribution, however. The European Usenet sites (Eunet) take only a > selected subset of the more "technical" groups, and controversial > "noise" groups such as "net.flame" are often not carried by many sites > in the US and Canada (net.flame is carried by about 2/3 of the > US backbone sites). 17a20,24 > "mod" groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists. They can > only be posted to by mailing submissions to the coordinator (provided > in a companion posting). Some of the "mod" groups are gatewayed to > USENET from the ARPA Internet and appear as "mod" groups to facilitate > distribution and posting from the Usenet. 38d44 < net.info-terms info-terms@mit-mc.arpa 40a47 > net.info-terms info-terms@mit-mc.arpa 144a152 > net.internat Discussion about international standards
usenet@gatech.CSNET (12/01/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 10 November 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 29 November 1985 by spaf] 16,18c16 < "noise" groups such as "net.flame" are often not carried by many sites < in the US and Canada (net.flame is carried by about 2/3 of the < US backbone sites). --- > "noise" groups are often not carried by many sites in the US and Canada. 19a18 > 27c26 < ARPAnet Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to --- > ARPA Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to 131d129 < net.flame For flaming on any topic. 190c188 < net.micro.mac Material about the Apple MacIntosh & Lisa --- > net.micro.mac Material about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa 194c192 < net.misc Various discussions too short lived for other groups. --- > net.misc Various discussions too short-lived for other groups. 254c252 < net.sources.mac Software for the Apple MacIntosh --- > net.sources.mac Software for the Apple Macintosh 288c286 < mod.computers.macintosh Apple MacIntosh micros. --- > mod.computers.macintosh Apple Macintosh micros. 295c293 < mod.graphics Grpahics software, hardware, theory, etc. --- > mod.graphics Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (12/17/85)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 29 November 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 3 December 1985 by spaf] 309a310 > mod.recipes A "distributed cookbook" of screened recipes.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (01/01/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 3 December 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 31 December 1985 by spaf] 281a282 > mod.compilers Discussion about compiler construction, theory, etc. 312c313,314 < mod.sources Moderated postings of public domain sources. --- > mod.sources Moderated postings of public-domain sources. > mod.sources.doc Archived public-domain documentation.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (01/16/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 31 December 1985 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 13 January 1986 by spaf] 302a303,305 > mod.os Disussions about operating systems and related areas. > mod.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. > mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of Unix* features and bugs. 318a322 > mod.techreports Announcements and lists of technical reports. 321d324 < mod.unix Moderated discussion of Unix* features and bugs
usenet@gatech.UUCP (02/16/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 13 January 1986 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 13 February 1986 by spaf] 143c143 < net.general *Important* and timely announcements of interest to all. --- > net.general *Important*, timely announcements of worldwide interest. 160a161 > net.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language. 305c306 < mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of Unix* features and bugs. --- > mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. 321c322 < mod.std.unix Discussion for the P1003 committee on Unix --- > mod.std.unix Discussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX
usenet@gatech.UUCP (03/01/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 13 February 1986 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 19 February 1986 by spaf] 184c184,185 < net.micro.atari Discussion about Atari micros. --- > net.micro.atari8 Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros. > net.micro.atari16 Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros.
usenet@gatech.UUCP (03/02/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 19 February 1986 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 2 March 1986 by spaf] 47c47 < net.lang.ada info-ada@usc-eclb.arpa --- > net.lang.ada info-ada@usc-isif.arpa 289d288 < mod.computers.macintosh Apple Macintosh micros. 298a298,300 > mod.mac Apple Macintosh micros -- info, uses, but no programs. > mod.mac.binaries Encoded public domain programs in binary form. > mod.mac.sources Public domain software in source code format.
usenet@gatech.UUCP (03/16/86)
5c5 < [Most recent change: 2 March 1986 by spaf] --- > [Most recent change: 14 March 1986 by spaf] 43c43 < net.emacs unix-emacs@c.cs.cmu.edu --- > net.emacs unix-emacs@cc5.bbn.com 252a253 > net.sources.d For followup discussion on net.sources postings.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (06/03/86)
*** old/active.n Sat May 17 20:22:47 1986 --- src/active.n Sat May 24 23:03:07 1986 *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 17 May 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 24 May 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 120,121 net.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. net.cooks Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes. --- 120,122 ----- net.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. + net.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. net.cooks Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes. *************** *** 148,150 net.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups. - net.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. net.info-terms All sorts of terminals. --- 149,150 ----- net.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups. net.info-terms All sorts of terminals. *************** *** 179,181 net.micro Micro computers of all kinds. - net.micro.16k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips net.micro.6809 Discussion about 6809's. --- 179,180 ----- net.micro Micro computers of all kinds. net.micro.6809 Discussion about 6809's. *************** *** 191,192 net.micro.mac Material about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa net.micro.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers. --- 190,192 ----- net.micro.mac Material about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa + net.micro.ns32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips net.micro.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (06/20/86)
*** old/active.n Mon Jun 2 18:43:30 1986 --- src/active.n Thu Jun 19 17:38:07 1986 *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 24 May 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 19 June 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 53,55 net.micro.amiga info-amiga@red.rutgers.edu ! net.micro.atari info-atari@su-score.arpa net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa --- 53,56 ----- net.micro.amiga info-amiga@red.rutgers.edu ! net.micro.atari8 info-atari8@su-score.arpa ! net.micro.atari16 info-atari16@su-score.arpa net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa *************** *** 59,62 net.sf-lovers sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu ! net.sources unix-source@brl.arpa ! net.space space@mit-mc.arpa net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa --- 60,63 ----- net.sf-lovers sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu ! net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa ! net.space space@mc.lcs.mit.edu net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa *************** *** 63,65 net.unix-wizards unix-wizards@brl.arpa ! net.video videotech@sri-csl.arpa --- 64,66 ----- net.unix-wizards unix-wizards@brl.arpa ! net.video videotech@simtel20.arpa *************** *** 285,286 mod.ai Discussions about Artificial Intelligence --- 286,289 ----- + mod.announce Moderated, general announcements of interest to all. + mod.announce.newusers Moderated, explanatory postings for new users. mod.ai Discussions about Artificial Intelligence *************** *** 302,303 mod.computers.workstations Various workstation-type computers. mod.graphics Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc. --- 305,308 ----- mod.computers.workstations Various workstation-type computers. + mod.conferences Calls for papers and conference announcements. + mod.comp-soc Discussion on the impact of technology on society. mod.graphics Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc. *************** *** 314,315 mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to readers --- 319,321 ----- mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical + mod.music.love-hounds Progressive music discussions (e.g., Kate Bush). mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to readers
usenet@gatech.CSNET (07/01/86)
*** old/active.n Thu Jun 19 22:08:27 1986 --- src/active.n Mon Jun 30 11:36:17 1986 *************** *** 1,2 ! Newsgroups: mod.newslists,net.announce.newusers,net.news.group Expires: 21days --- 1,2 ----- ! Newsgroups: mod.newslists,mod.announce.newusers,net.news.group Expires: 21days *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 19 June 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 27 June 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 284,286 net.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc. - net.works Assorted workstations. --- 284,285 ----- net.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc.
usenet@gatech.CSNET (07/16/86)
*** old/active.n Tue Jul 1 00:19:26 1986 --- src/active.n Sun Jul 13 20:50:07 1986 *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 27 June 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 13 July 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 97,101 net.analog Analog design developments, ideas, and components. ! net.announce Moderated, general announcements of interest to all. ! net.announce.newusers Moderated, explanatory postings for new users. ! net.announce.arpa-internet Announcements from the Arpa world net.arch Computer architecture. --- 97,99 ----- net.analog Analog design developments, ideas, and components. ! net.announce.arpa-internet Announcements from the Arpa world net.arch Computer architecture. *************** *** 197,199 Also items of a general nature not important ! enough for net.general or net.announce. net.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality. --- 195,197 ----- Also items of a general nature not important ! enough for net.general or mod.announce. net.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality. *************** *** 324,325 mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. mod.politics Discussions on political problems, systems, solutions. --- 322,325 ----- mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. + mod.philosophy Discussion of philosphical issues and concepts. + mod.philosophy.tech Philosophy of science, math, logic, technology. mod.politics Discussions on political problems, systems, solutions. *************** *** 330,331 mod.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. mod.rec Discussions on pastimes (not currently active) --- 330,332 ----- mod.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. + mod.psi Discussion of paranormal abilities and experiences. mod.rec Discussions on pastimes (not currently active)
usenet@gatech.CSNET (09/01/86)
*** old/active.n Wed Jul 16 00:15:27 1986 --- src/active.n Sun Aug 31 13:44:06 1986 *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 13 July 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 31 August 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 7,10 The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of ! 1 September 1986. There are two basic subcategories of netwide ! newsgroups: "net" and "mod". --- 7,16 ----- The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of ! 1 September 1986. There are three basic subcategories of netwide ! newsgroups: "net", "mod" and "talk". The "talk" category is the ! first part of a co-ordinated renaming of newsgroups being done by the ! "backbone" and associated sites. Within a few months, the "net" ! distribution will cease to exist, and there will be a set of new ! top-level divisions which will imply organization rather than ! distribution. The "mod" groups will eventually undergo conversion into ! the same name space. *************** *** 17,19 - "mod" groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists. They can --- 23,24 ----- "mod" groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists. They can *************** *** 24,25 Some of the "net" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with --- 29,36 ----- + The "talk" groups are groups which tend to have a much larger than + average volume of messages, and consist of postings which are generally + perceived as being of less value to the majority of readers than the + messages posted in other groups. As such, many sites do not or will + not carry the "talk" hierarchy of groups. + Some of the "net" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with *************** *** 61,63 net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa ! net.space space@mc.lcs.mit.edu net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa --- 72,74 ----- net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa ! net.space space@angband.arpa net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa *************** *** 202,203 net.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads net.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music --- 213,215 ----- net.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads + net.music.makers For performers and their discussions. net.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music *************** *** 316,318 mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical ! mod.music.love-hounds Progressive music discussions (e.g., Kate Bush). mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to readers --- 328,330 ----- mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical ! mod.music.gaffa Progressive music discussions (e.g., Kate Bush). mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to readers *************** *** 323,325 mod.philosophy Discussion of philosphical issues and concepts. ! mod.philosophy.tech Philosophy of science, math, logic, technology. mod.politics Discussions on political problems, systems, solutions. --- 335,337 ----- mod.philosophy Discussion of philosphical issues and concepts. ! mod.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc mod.politics Discussions on political problems, systems, solutions. *************** *** 337,338 mod.sources.doc Archived public-domain documentation. mod.std Moderated discussion about various standards --- 349,351 ----- mod.sources.doc Archived public-domain documentation. + mod.sources.games Moderated postings of public-domain game sources mod.std Moderated discussion about various standards *************** *** 346,347 -------------------- --- 359,362 ----- + talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. + talk.religion Endless (and often pointless) talk on religion. --------------------
usenet@gatech.CSNET (09/16/86)
*** old/active.n Mon Sep 1 00:19:26 1986 --- src/active.n Mon Sep 15 20:48:13 1986 *************** *** 4,6 ! [Most recent change: 31 August 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ----- ! [Most recent change: 15 September 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 346,347 mod.recipes A "distributed cookbook" of screened recipes. mod.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. --- 346,349 ----- mod.recipes A "distributed cookbook" of screened recipes. + mod.religion Top-level group with no moderator (as of yet). + mod.religion.christian Discussions on Christianity and related topics. mod.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. *************** *** 359,360 talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. --- 361,363 ----- + talk.abortion All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion. talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. *************** *** 360,362 talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. ! talk.religion Endless (and often pointless) talk on religion. -------------------- --- 363,370 ----- talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. ! talk.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!). ! talk.philosophy.misc Philosophical musings on all topics. ! talk.politics.misc Political discussions and ravings of all kinds. ! talk.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems. ! talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, & moral implications. ! talk.rumors For the posting of rumors. --------------------
usenet@gatech.EDU (10/16/86)
*** old/active.n Tue Sep 16 00:18:29 1986 --- src/active.n Wed Oct 15 01:35:18 1986 *************** *** 4,6 **** ! [Most recent change: 15 September 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ---- ! [Most recent change: 4 October 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 8,16 **** 16 October 1986. There are three basic subcategories of netwide ! newsgroups: "net", "mod" and "talk". The "talk" category is the ! first part of a co-ordinated renaming of newsgroups being done by the ! "backbone" and associated sites. Within a few months, the "net" ! distribution will cease to exist, and there will be a set of new ! top-level divisions which will imply organization rather than ! distribution. The "mod" groups will eventually undergo conversion into ! the same name space. --- 8,19 ---- 16 October 1986. There are three basic subcategories of netwide ! newsgroups: "net", "mod" and the new categories. The "net" groups ! are based on the old naming convention for newsgroups, and these are ! graducally being phased into the new classification categories of ! "news", "soc", "talk", "misc", "sci", "comp" and "rec". The "talk" ! classification is fully established as of this publication, and the ! "soc" groups now exist in parallel with their old "net" counterparts. ! "sci" newsgroups are intended to be technical in nature, and relate to ! the sciences. The "misc" groups address themes not easily classified ! under any of the other headings. The "mod" groups will eventually ! undergo conversion into the same name space. *************** *** 29,30 **** --- 32,38 ---- + The "soc" groups are for discussions and information of a social + nature. This classification includes groups oriented towards + cultural activities, group and peer interaction, discussions of + heritage, and topics concerning gender roles and activities. + The "talk" groups are groups which tend to have a much larger than *************** *** 67,69 **** net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa ! net.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa net.physics physics@sri-unix.arpa --- 75,77 ---- net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa ! talk.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa net.physics physics@sri-unix.arpa *************** *** 105,107 **** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - net.abortion All sorts of discussions on abortion. net.ai Artificial intelligence discussions. --- 113,114 ---- *************** *** 230,232 **** net.nlang.india Group for discussion about India & things Indian - net.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!). net.periphs Peripheral devices. --- 237,238 ---- *************** *** 233,235 **** net.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general. - net.philosophy Philosophical discussions. net.physics Physical laws, properties, etc. --- 239,240 ---- *************** *** 236,240 **** net.poems For the posting of poems. - net.politics Political discussions. Could get hot. - net.politics.terror Discussion about the problem of terrorism. - net.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems. net.puzzle Puzzles, problems, and quizzes. --- 241,242 ---- *************** *** 251,255 **** net.rec.wood Hobbyists interested in woodworking. - net.religion Religious, ethical, and moral implications of actions. net.religion.christian Discussion about form and nature of Christianity - net.religion.jewish Information and discussion about Judaism. net.research Research and computer research. --- 253,255 ---- *************** *** 256,258 **** net.roots Genealogical matters. - net.rumor For the posting of rumors. net.sci General purpose scientific discussions. --- 256,257 ---- *************** *** 295,298 **** ! mod.announce Moderated, general announcements of interest to all. ! mod.announce.newusers Moderated, explanatory postings for new users. mod.ai Discussions about Artificial Intelligence --- 294,297 ---- ! mod.announce General announcements of interest to all. ! mod.announce.newusers Explanatory postings for new users. mod.ai Discussions about Artificial Intelligence *************** *** 325,329 **** mod.map Various maps, including UUCP maps ! mod.motss Moderated newsgroup on gay issues and topics ! mod.movies Moderated reviews and discussion of movies ! mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical mod.music.gaffa Progressive music discussions (e.g., Kate Bush). --- 324,328 ---- mod.map Various maps, including UUCP maps ! mod.motss Newsgroup on gay issues and topics ! mod.movies Reviews and discussion of movies ! mod.music Reviews and discussion of things musical mod.music.gaffa Progressive music discussions (e.g., Kate Bush). *************** *** 333,335 **** mod.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. ! mod.os.unix Moderated discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. mod.philosophy Discussion of philosphical issues and concepts. --- 332,334 ---- mod.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. ! mod.os.unix Discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. mod.philosophy Discussion of philosphical issues and concepts. *************** *** 349,354 **** mod.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. ! mod.sources Moderated postings of public-domain sources. mod.sources.doc Archived public-domain documentation. ! mod.sources.games Moderated postings of public-domain game sources ! mod.std Moderated discussion about various standards mod.std.c Discussion about C language standards --- 348,353 ---- mod.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. ! mod.sources postings of public-domain sources. mod.sources.doc Archived public-domain documentation. ! mod.sources.games Postings of public-domain game sources ! mod.std Discussion about various standards mod.std.c Discussion about C language standards *************** *** 360,361 **** --- 359,401 ---- mod.vlsi Very large scale integrated circuits. + + misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. + misc.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. + misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc. + misc.invest Investments and the handling of money. + misc.jobs Job announcements, requests, etc. + misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities. + misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law. + misc.misc Various discussions not fitting in any other group. + misc.taxes Tax laws and advice. + misc.test For testing of network software. Very boring. + misc.wanted Requests for things that are needed (NOT software). + + sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information. + sci.bio Biology and related sciences. + sci.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption. + sci.electronics Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions. + sci.lang Natural languages, communication, etc. + sci.math Mathematical discussions and pursuits + sci.math.stat Statistics discussion. + sci.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion. + sci.med Medicine and its related products and regulations. + sci.misc Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences. + sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc. + sci.research Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever. + sci.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc. + sci.space.shuttle The space shuttle and the STS program. + + soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc. + soc.culture.african Discussions about Africa & things African + soc.culture.celtic Group about Celtics (*not* basketball!) + soc.culture.greek Group about Greeks. + soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian + soc.culture.jewish Group for discussion about Jewish culture + soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures + soc.misc Socially-oriented topics not in other groups. + soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality. + soc.roots Genealogical matters. + soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc. + soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net. + soc.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc.
usenet@gatech.EDU (11/02/86)
*** old/active.n Thu Oct 16 09:15:00 1986 --- src/active.n Sat Nov 1 16:35:43 1986 *************** *** 4,6 **** ! [Most recent change: 4 October 1986 by spaf] --- 4,6 ---- ! [Most recent change: 31 October 1986 by spaf] *************** *** 13,19 **** classification is fully established as of this publication, and the ! "soc" groups now exist in parallel with their old "net" counterparts. ! "sci" newsgroups are intended to be technical in nature, and relate to ! the sciences. The "misc" groups address themes not easily classified ! under any of the other headings. The "mod" groups will eventually ! undergo conversion into the same name space. --- 13,24 ---- classification is fully established as of this publication, and the ! "soc," "sci," and "misc" groups now exist in parallel with their old ! "net" counterparts. "sci" newsgroups are intended to be technical in ! nature, and relate to the sciences. The "misc" groups address themes ! not easily classified under any of the other headings. "soc" groups ! address social issues. "talk" groups are largely debate-oriented, and ! tend to feature long discussions without either resolution or large ! amounts of useful information. "news" groups concern the news network ! and software itself. "rec" are recreation and hobby-oriented groups. ! The "mod" groups will eventually undergo conversion into the same name ! space. *************** *** 32,44 **** - The "soc" groups are for discussions and information of a social - nature. This classification includes groups oriented towards - cultural activities, group and peer interaction, discussions of - heritage, and topics concerning gender roles and activities. - - The "talk" groups are groups which tend to have a much larger than - average volume of messages, and consist of postings which are generally - perceived as being of less value to the majority of readers than the - messages posted in other groups. As such, many sites do not or will - not carry the "talk" hierarchy of groups. - Some of the "net" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with --- 37,38 ---- *************** *** 60,63 **** ------------ ---------------- ! *net.astro sky-fans@mit-xx.arpa ! net.emacs unix-emacs@cc5.bbn.com net.ham-radio info-hams@simtel20.arpa --- 54,72 ---- ------------ ---------------- ! *comp.emacs unix-emacs@cc5.bbn.com ! *comp.lang.ada info-ada@usc-isif.arpa ! *comp.lang.c info-c@brl.arpa ! *comp.lang.pascal info-pascal@brl.arpa ! *comp.lang.prolog prolog@su-score.arpa ! *comp.mail.headers header-people@mit-mc.arpa ! *comp.os.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa ! *comp.sys.atari.8bit info-atari8@su-score.arpa ! *comp.sys.atari.st info-atari16@su-score.arpa ! *comp.sys.misc info-micro@brl.arpa ! *comp.terminals info-terms@mit-mc.arpa ! *comp.unix.questions info-unix@brl.arpa ! *comp.unix.wizards unix-wizards@brl.arpa ! *sci.astro sky-fans@mit-xx.arpa ! *sci.physics physics@sri-unix.arpa ! *sci.space space@angband.arpa ! *talk.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa net.ham-radio info-hams@simtel20.arpa *************** *** 64,78 **** net.ham-radio.packet packet-radio@eddie.mit.edu - net.info-terms info-terms@mit-mc.arpa - net.lang.ada info-ada@usc-isif.arpa - net.lang.c info-c@brl.arpa - net.lang.pascal info-pascal@brl.arpa - net.lang.prolog prolog@su-score.arpa - net.mail.headers header-people@mit-mc.arpa - net.micro info-micro@brl.arpa net.micro.amiga info-amiga@red.rutgers.edu - net.micro.atari8 info-atari8@su-score.arpa - net.micro.atari16 info-atari16@su-score.arpa - net.micro.cpm info-cpm@amsaa.arpa - talk.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa - net.physics physics@sri-unix.arpa net.railroad railroad@rochester.arpa --- 73,75 ---- *************** *** 80,84 **** net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa - net.space space@angband.arpa - net.unix info-unix@brl.arpa - net.unix-wizards unix-wizards@brl.arpa net.video videotech@simtel20.arpa --- 77,78 ---- *************** *** 89,91 **** the propagation of news articles. Currently, distributions include: ! net worldwide distribution (default) att limited to AT&T --- 83,85 ---- the propagation of news articles. Currently, distributions include: ! world worldwide distribution (default) att limited to AT&T *************** *** 102,107 **** - A good example of a restricted distribution newsgroup is "na.forsale" - which exists for users to post "item for sale" notices. It only - exists in the "na" (North American) category. - Please notify me of any errors or additions to the list below. --- 96,97 ---- *************** *** 114,116 **** net.ai Artificial intelligence discussions. - net.analog Analog design developments, ideas, and components. net.announce.arpa-internet Announcements from the Arpa world --- 104,105 ---- *************** *** 117,120 **** net.arch Computer architecture. - net.astro Astronomy discussions and information. - net.astro.expert Discussion by experts in astronomy. net.audio High fidelity audio. --- 106,107 ---- *************** *** 124,126 **** net.bicycle Bicycles, related products and laws. - net.bio Biology and related sciences. net.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes. --- 111,112 ---- *************** *** 133,141 **** net.cog-eng Cognitive engineering. - net.college College, college activities, campus life, etc. - net.columbia The space shuttle and the STS program. net.comics The funnies, old and new. - net.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. - net.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. net.cooks Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes. - net.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption. net.cse Computer science education. --- 119,122 ---- *************** *** 147,149 **** net.eunice The SRI Eunice system. - net.followup Followups to articles in net.general. net.games Games and computer games. --- 128,129 ---- *************** *** 160,163 **** net.garden Gardening, methods and results. - net.general *Important*, timely announcements of worldwide interest. - (Note the description of net.misc.) net.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing, --- 140,141 ---- *************** *** 168,171 **** net.internat Discussion about international standards - net.invest Investments and the handling of money. - net.jobs Job announcements, requests, etc. net.jokes Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive. --- 146,147 ---- *************** *** 172,174 **** net.jokes.d Discussions on the content of net.jokes articles - net.kids Children, their behavior and activities. net.lan Local area network hardware and software. --- 148,149 ---- *************** *** 186,188 **** net.lang.st80 Discussion about Smalltalk 80. - net.legal Legalities and the ethics of law. net.lsi Large scale integrated circuits. --- 161,162 ---- *************** *** 191,196 **** net.mail.headers Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list. - net.math Mathematical discussions and puzzles. - net.math.stat Statistics discussion. - net.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion. - net.med Medicine and its related products and regulations. net.micro Micro computers of all kinds. --- 165,166 ---- *************** *** 211,216 **** net.micro.trs-80 Discussion about TRS-80's. - net.misc Various discussions too short-lived for other groups. Also items of a general nature not important - enough for net.general or mod.announce. - net.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality. net.movies Reviews and discussions of movies. --- 181,183 ---- *************** *** 222,224 **** net.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music - net.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net. net.news Discussions of USENET itself. --- 189,190 ---- *************** *** 232,238 **** net.news.stargate Discussion about satellite transmission of news. - net.nlang Natural languages, cultures, heritages, etc. - net.nlang.africa Discussions about Africa & things African - net.nlang.celts Group about Celtics. - net.nlang.greek Group about Greeks. - net.nlang.india Group for discussion about India & things Indian net.periphs Peripheral devices. --- 198,199 ---- *************** *** 239,241 **** net.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general. - net.physics Physical laws, properties, etc. net.poems For the posting of poems. --- 200,201 ---- *************** *** 253,263 **** net.rec.wood Hobbyists interested in woodworking. - net.religion.christian Discussion about form and nature of Christianity - net.research Research and computer research. - net.roots Genealogical matters. - net.sci General purpose scientific discussions. net.sf-lovers Science fiction lovers' newsgroup. - net.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc. - net.social Like net.singles, but for everyone. net.sources For the posting of software packages & documentation. - (cf. net.wanted.sources) net.sources.bugs For bug fixes and features discussion --- 213,216 ---- *************** *** 267,269 **** net.sources.mac Software for the Apple Macintosh - net.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc. net.sport Spectator sports. --- 220,221 ---- *************** *** 274,278 **** net.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies. - net.suicide Suicide, laws, ethics, and its causes and effects (!). - net.taxes Tax laws and advice. - net.test For testing of network software. Very boring. net.text Text processing. --- 226,227 ---- *************** *** 288,291 **** net.video Video and video components. - net.wanted Requests for things that are needed. - net.wanted.sources Requests for software, termcap entries, etc. net.wines Wines and spirits. --- 237,238 ---- *************** *** 292,294 **** net.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion. - net.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc. --- 239,240 ---- *************** *** 324,326 **** mod.map Various maps, including UUCP maps - mod.motss Newsgroup on gay issues and topics mod.movies Reviews and discussion of movies --- 270,271 ---- *************** *** 360,361 **** --- 305,368 ---- + comp.ai Artificial intelligence discussions. + comp.arch Computer architecture. + comp.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs. + comp.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs. + comp.bugs.misc General bug reports and fixes (includes V7 & uucp). + comp.bugs.sys5 Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs. + comp.cog-eng Cognitive engineering. + comp.databases Database and data management issues and theory. + comp.dcom.lans Local area network hardware and software. + comp.dcom.modems Data communications hardware and software. + comp.edu Computer science education. + comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors. + comp.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing, + comp.lang.ada Discussion about Ada*. + comp.lang.apl Discussion about APL. + comp.lang.c Discussion about C. + comp.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language. + comp.lang.forth Discussion about Forth. + comp.lang.fortran Discussion about FORTRAN. + comp.lang.lisp Discussion about LISP. + comp.lang.misc Different computer languages not specifically listed. + comp.lang.modula2 Discussion about Modula-2. + comp.lang.pascal Discussion about Pascal. + comp.lang.prolog Discussion about PROLOG. + comp.lang.smalltalk Discussion about Smalltalk 80. + comp.lsi Large scale integrated circuits. + comp.mail.headers Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list. + comp.mail.misc General discussions about computer mail. + comp.mail.uucp Mail in the uucp network environment. + comp.misc General topics about computers not covered elsewhere. + comp.org.decus DEC* Users' Society newsgroup. + comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements. + comp.os.cpm Discussion about the CP/M operating system. + comp.os.eunice The SRI Eunice system. + comp.os.misc General OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere. + comp.periphs Peripheral devices. + comp.sources.d For any discussion of source postings. + comp.sources.wanted Requests for software and fixes. + comp.std.internat Discussion about international standards + comp.sys.amiga Discussion about the Amiga micro. + comp.sys.apple Discussion about Apple micros. + comp.sys.atari.8bit Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros. + comp.sys.atari.st Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros. + comp.sys.att Discussions about AT&T microcomputers + comp.sys.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros. + comp.sys.dec Discussions about DEC computer systems. + comp.sys.hp Discussion about Hewlett/Packard's. + comp.sys.ibm.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers. + comp.sys.intel Disucussions about Intel systems and parts. + comp.sys.m6809 Discussion about 6809's. + comp.sys.m68k Discussion about 68k's. + comp.sys.mac Discussions about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa. + comp.sys.misc Micro computers of all kinds. + comp.sys.nsc.32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips + comp.sys.tandy Discussion about TRS-80's. + comp.sys.ti Discussion about Texas Instruments. + comp.terminals All sorts of terminals. + comp.text Text processing. + comp.unix.questions UNIX neophytes group. + comp.unix.wizards Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNIX. + comp.unix.xenix Discussion about the Xenix OS. + misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. *************** *** 362,363 **** --- 369,371 ---- misc.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. + misc.forsale Short, tasteful postings about items for sale. misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc. *************** *** 372,373 **** --- 380,393 ---- + news.admin Comments directed to news administrators. + news.config Postings of system down times and interruptions. + news.groups Discussions and lists of newsgroups + news.misc Discussions of USENET itself. + news.newsites Postings of new site announcements. + news.software.b Discussion about B news software. + news.software.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois. + news.stargate Discussion about satellite transmission of news. + news.sysadmin Comments directed to system administrators. + + rec.misc General topics about recreational/participant sports. + sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information. *************** *** 392,394 **** soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian ! soc.culture.jewish Group for discussion about Jewish culture soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures --- 412,414 ---- soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian ! soc.culture.jewish Group for discussion about Jewish culture & religion soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures
usenet@gatech.EDU (12/01/86)
*** old/active.n Sat Nov 1 16:45:49 1986
--- src/active.n Sat Nov 29 18:51:16 1986
***************
*** 1,6 ****
! Newsgroups: mod.newslists,mod.announce.newusers,net.news.group
Expires: 21days
! Approved: spaf@gatech.CSNET
! [Most recent change: 31 October 1986 by spaf]
--- 1,6 ----
! Newsgroups: mod.newslists,mod.announce.newusers,news.groups
Expires: 21days
! Approved: spaf@gatech.EDU
! [Most recent change: 29 November 1986 by spaf@gatech.edu]
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*** 7,32 ****
The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of
! 1 December 1986. There are three basic subcategories of netwide
! newsgroups: "net", "mod" and the new categories. The "net" groups
! are based on the old naming convention for newsgroups, and these are
! graducally being phased into the new classification categories of
! "news", "soc", "talk", "misc", "sci", "comp" and "rec". The "talk"
! classification is fully established as of this publication, and the
! "soc," "sci," and "misc" groups now exist in parallel with their old
! "net" counterparts. "sci" newsgroups are intended to be technical in
! nature, and relate to the sciences. The "misc" groups address themes
! not easily classified under any of the other headings. "soc" groups
! address social issues. "talk" groups are largely debate-oriented, and
! tend to feature long discussions without either resolution or large
! amounts of useful information. "news" groups concern the news network
! and software itself. "rec" are recreation and hobby-oriented groups.
! The "mod" groups will eventually undergo conversion into the same name
! space.
! "net" groups consist of USENET bulletin-board newsgroups that are
! (usually) circulated around the entire USENET -- this implies
! world-wide distribution. Not all "net" groups actually enjoy such wide
! distribution, however. The European Usenet sites (Eunet) take only a
! selected subset of the more "technical" groups, and controversial
! "noise" groups are often not carried by many sites in the US and Canada.
"mod" groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists. They can
--- 7,37 ----
The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of
! 1 December 1986. There are two basic subcategories of netwide
! newsgroups: "world" and "mod". The "world" groups 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.
! The "comp" classification includes topics of interest to computer
! professionals and hobbyists, including topics in computer science,
! software source, and information on hardware and software systems. The
! "sci" newsgroups are intended to be technical in nature and relate to
! the established sciences. The "misc" groups address themes not easily
! classified under any of the other headings or which incorporate themes
! from multiple categories. The "soc" groups address social issues and
! socializing. The "talk" groups are largely debate-oriented, and tend
! to feature long discussions without resolution and without appreciable
! amounts of useful information. The "news" groups concern the news
! network and software itself. The "rec" groups are recreation and
! hobby-oriented groups. An eventual goal is to include the current
! "mod" groups into the same seven category naming scheme sometime in
! 1987.
+ The "world" and "mod" newsgroups are (usually) circulated around the
+ entire USENET -- this implies world-wide distribution. Not all groups
+ actually enjoy such wide distribution, however. The European Usenet
+ sites (Eunet) take only a selected subset of the more "technical"
+ groups, and controversial "noise" groups are often not carried by many
+ sites in the US and Canada (these groups are primarily under the "talk"
+ and "soc" classifications).
+
"mod" groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists. They can
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*** 33,39 ****
only be posted to by mailing submissions to the coordinator (provided
! in a companion posting). Some of the "mod" groups are gatewayed to
! USENET from the ARPA Internet and appear as "mod" groups to facilitate
! distribution and posting from the Usenet.
! Some of the "net" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with
ARPA Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to
--- 38,46 ----
only be posted to by mailing submissions to the coordinator (provided
! in a companion posting). Some selected sites provide automatic
! remailing in support of 2.11 news -- posting to a mod group
! automatically mails the article for the poster. Some of the "mod"
! groups are gatewayed to USENET from the ARPA Internet and appear as
! "mod" groups to facilitate distribution and posting from the Usenet.
! Some of the "world" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with
ARPA Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to
***************
*** 45,47 ****
! The following "net" groups have been gatewayed with the listed
Arpa Internet lists. Some of them may not still be gatewayed due to
--- 52,57 ----
! "net" groups are remnants of the old naming scheme and they will soon
! be deleted or merged into the "world" group structure.
!
! The following "world" groups have been gatewayed with the listed
Arpa Internet lists. Some of them may not still be gatewayed due to
***************
*** 49,51 ****
asterisk ("*") in the list below. Please contact me if you should know
! of their current status. Also note that the group "net.lang.forth" is
gatewayed with the Bitnet discussion list "umforth@weizmann.bitnet".
--- 59,61 ----
asterisk ("*") in the list below. Please contact me if you should know
! of their current status. Also note that the group "comp.lang.forth" is
gatewayed with the Bitnet discussion list "umforth@weizmann.bitnet".
***************
*** 71,79 ****
*talk.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa
! net.ham-radio info-hams@simtel20.arpa
! net.ham-radio.packet packet-radio@eddie.mit.edu
! net.micro.amiga info-amiga@red.rutgers.edu
! net.railroad railroad@rochester.arpa
! net.sf-lovers sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu
net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa
- net.video videotech@simtel20.arpa
--- 81,88 ----
*talk.origins evolution@kestrel.arpa
! *rec.ham-radio info-hams@simtel20.arpa
! *rec.ham-radio.packet packet-radio@eddie.mit.edu
! *rec.railroad railroad@rochester.arpa
! *rec.arts.sf-lovers sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu
! *rec.video videotech@simtel20.arpa
net.sources unix-sources@brl.arpa
***************
*** 99,101 ****
Gene Spafford
! gatech!spaf
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--- 108,110 ----
Gene Spafford
! spaf@gatech.EDU
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*** 103,107 ****
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- net.ai Artificial intelligence discussions.
net.announce.arpa-internet Announcements from the Arpa world
- net.arch Computer architecture.
net.audio High fidelity audio.
--- 112,114 ----
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*** 112,120 ****
net.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes.
- net.bugs General bug reports and fixes.
- net.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs.
- net.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs.
- net.bugs.usg Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs.
- net.bugs.uucp Reports of UUCP related bugs.
- net.bugs.v7 Reports of UNIX V7 related bugs.
- net.cog-eng Cognitive engineering.
net.comics The funnies, old and new.
--- 119,120 ----
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*** 121,129 ****
net.cooks Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
- net.cse Computer science education.
net.cycle Motorcycles and related products and laws.
- net.database Database and data management issues and theory.
- net.dcom Data communications hardware and software.
- net.decus DEC* Users' Society newsgroup.
- net.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors.
- net.eunice The SRI Eunice system.
net.games Games and computer games.
--- 121,123 ----
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*** 140,143 ****
net.garden Gardening, methods and results.
- net.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing,
- pattern recognition, and machine vision.
net.ham-radio Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
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net.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups.
- net.info-terms All sorts of terminals.
- net.internat Discussion about international standards
net.jokes Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
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net.jokes.d Discussions on the content of net.jokes articles
- net.lan Local area network hardware and software.
- net.lang Different computer languages.
- net.lang.ada Discussion about Ada*.
- net.lang.apl Discussion about APL.
- net.lang.c Discussion about C.
- net.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language.
- net.lang.f77 Discussion about FORTRAN.
- net.lang.forth Discussion about Forth.
- net.lang.lisp Discussion about LISP.
- net.lang.mod2 Discussion about Modula-2.
- net.lang.pascal Discussion about Pascal.
- net.lang.prolog Discussion about PROLOG.
- net.lang.st80 Discussion about Smalltalk 80.
- net.lsi Large scale integrated circuits.
net.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
- net.mail Proposed new mail/network standards.
- net.mail.headers Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list.
- net.micro Micro computers of all kinds.
- net.micro.6809 Discussion about 6809's.
- net.micro.68k Discussion about 68k's.
- net.micro.apple Discussion about Apple micros.
- net.micro.amiga Talk about the new Amiga micro.
- net.micro.atari8 Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros.
- net.micro.atari16 Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros.
- net.micro.att Discussions about AT&T microcomputers
- net.micro.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros.
- net.micro.cpm Discussion about the CP/M operating system.
- net.micro.hp Discussion about Hewlett/Packard's.
- net.micro.mac Material about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa
- net.micro.ns32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips
- net.micro.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers.
- net.micro.ti Discussion about Texas Instruments.
- net.micro.trs-80 Discussion about TRS-80's.
- Also items of a general nature not important
net.movies Reviews and discussions of movies.
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net.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music
- net.news Discussions of USENET itself.
- net.news.adm Comments directed to news administrators.
- net.news.b Discussion about B news software.
- net.news.config Postings of system down times and interruptions.
- net.news.group Discussions and lists of newsgroups
- net.news.newsite Postings of new site announcements.
- net.news.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois.
- net.news.sa Comments directed to system administrators.
- net.news.stargate Discussion about satellite transmission of news.
- net.periphs Peripheral devices.
net.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
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pertaining to items in net.sources
- net.sources.d For any discussion on net.sources postings.
net.sources.games Postings of recreational software
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net.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies.
- net.text Text processing.
net.travel Traveling all over the world.
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net.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas.
- net.unix UNIX neophytes group.
- net.unix-wizards Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNIX.
- Not for the weak of heart.
- net.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements.
net.veg Vegetarians.
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mod.human-nets Computer aided communications digest.
- mod.legal Discussions of computers and the law.
mod.mac Apple Macintosh micros -- info, uses, but no programs.
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mod.telecom Telecommunications digest.
- mod.test Testing of moderated newsgroups -- no moderator
mod.vlsi Very large scale integrated circuits.
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+ rec.arts.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes.
+ rec.arts.comics The funnies, old and new.
+ rec.arts.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who.
+ rec.arts.movies Reviews and discussions of movies.
+ rec.arts.poems For the posting of poems.
+ rec.arts.sf-lovers Science fiction lovers' newsgroup.
+ rec.arts.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies.
+ rec.arts.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current shows.
+ rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas.
+ rec.arts.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
+ rec.audio High fidelity audio.
+ rec.autos Automobiles, automotive products and laws.
+ rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
+ rec.aviation Aviation rules, means, and methods.
+ rec.bicycles Bicycles, related products and laws.
+ rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
+ rec.boats Hobbyists interested in boating.
+ rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
+ rec.food.drink Wines and spirits.
+ rec.food.veg Vegetarians.
+ rec.games.board Discussion and hints on board games.
+ rec.games.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge.
+ rec.games.chess Chess & computer chess.
+ rec.games.empire Discussion and hints about Empire.
+ rec.games.frp Discussion about Fantasy Role Playing games.
+ rec.games.go Discussion about Go.
+ rec.games.hack Discussion, hints, etc. about the Hack game.
+ rec.games.misc Games and computer games.
+ rec.games.pbm Discussion about Play by Mail games.
+ rec.games.rogue Discussion and hints about Rogue.
+ rec.games.trivia Discussion about trivia.
+ rec.games.video Discussion about video games.
+ rec.gardens Gardening, methods and results.
+ rec.ham-radio Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
+ rec.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups.
+ rec.humor Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
+ rec.humor.d Discussions on the content of net.jokes articles
+ rec.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.misc General topics about recreational/participant sports.
+ rec.motorcycles Motorcycles and related products and laws.
+ rec.music.classical Discussion about classical music.
+ rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of various sorts
+ rec.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads
+ rec.music.makers For performers and their discussions.
+ rec.music.misc Music lovers' group.
+ rec.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music
+ rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities.
+ rec.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
+ rec.photo Hobbyists interested in photography.
+ rec.puzzles Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
+ rec.railroad Real and model train fans' newsgroup.
+ rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
+ rec.skiing Hobbyists interested in skiing.
+ rec.skydiving Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
+ rec.sport.baseball Discussion about baseball.
+ rec.sport.basketball Discussion about basketball.
+ rec.sport.football Discussion about football.
+ rec.sport.hockey Discussion about hockey.
+ rec.sport.misc Spectator sports.
+ rec.travel Traveling all over the world.
+ rec.video Video and video components.
+ rec.woodworking Hobbyists interested in woodworking.