cjs@oberlin.UUCP (chris seline) (03/23/88)
I've received several requests for more information on NEWS(DECNET/VMS).
I will post a more detailed description in April. The system will be
available in Mid-April. (There are several sites running V0.99 now.)
NEWS(DECNET/VMS)
o Works on VAX/VMS
o Is less than 100 blocks long.
o Requires that you be on a DECNET with some other node that
receives USENET (like a Ultrix node, but a BSD or SUN with DECNET
will also work well).
o Requires no privileges.
o Requires no periodic maintenance -- just compile and go.
o Does NOT require the unix system install or use NNTP.
o This minimizes the administrative overhead on the Unix system.
o In fact, there is no administrative overhead on the, they do NOT
have to do anything for you to be able to read news.
o Is actively supported -- including phone support.
Chris Seline
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