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 ihnp4!oberlin!cjs cjs@oberlin.edu (CSnet) scs7317@oberlin.bitnet scs7317%ocvaxa@vb.cc.cmu.edu (arpa/internet)