"comp" Topics of interest to both computer professionals and hobbyists, including topics in computer science, software source, and information on hardware and software systems.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- comp.admin.policy Discussions of site administration policies. comp.ai Artificial intelligence discussions. comp.ai.alife Research about artificial life. comp.ai.doc-analysis.misc General document understanding technologies. comp.ai.doc-analysis.ocr OCR research, algorithms and software. comp.ai.fuzzy Fuzzy set theory, aka fuzzy logic. comp.ai.games Artificial intelligence in games and game-playing. comp.ai.genetic Genetic algorithms in computing. comp.ai.jair.announce Announcements & abstracts of the Journal of AI Research. (Moderated) comp.ai.jair.papers Papers published by the Journal of AI Research. (Moderated) comp.ai.nat-lang Natural language processing by computers. comp.ai.neural-nets All aspects of neural networks. comp.ai.nlang-know-rep Natural Language and Knowledge Representation. (Moderated) comp.ai.philosophy Philosophical aspects of Artificial Intelligence. comp.ai.shells Expert systems and other artificial intelligence shells. comp.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) comp.apps.spreadsheets Spreadsheets on various platforms. comp.arch Computer architecture. comp.arch.arithmetic Implementing arithmetic on computers/digital systems. comp.arch.bus.vmebus Hardware and software for VMEbus Systems. comp.arch.embedded Embedded computer systems topics. comp.arch.fpga Field Programmable Gate Array based computing systems. comp.arch.storage Storage system issues, both hardware and software. comp.archives Descriptions of public access archives. (Moderated) comp.archives.admin Issues relating to computer archive administration. comp.archives.msdos.announce Announcements about MSDOS archives. (Moderated) comp.archives.msdos.d Discussion of materials available in MSDOS archives. comp.bbs.majorbbs Support & discussion of The Major BBS from Galacticomm. comp.bbs.misc All aspects of computer bulletin board systems. comp.bbs.tbbs The Bread Board System bulletin board software. comp.bbs.waffle The Waffle BBS and USENET system on all platforms. comp.benchmarks Discussion of benchmarking techniques and results. comp.binaries.acorn Binary-only postings for Acorn machines. (Moderated) comp.binaries.amiga Encoded public domain programs in binary. (Moderated) comp.binaries.apple2 Binary-only postings for the Apple II computer. comp.binaries.atari.st Binary-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated) comp.binaries.cbm For the transfer of 8bit Commodore binaries. (Moderated) comp.binaries.geos Binaries for the GEOS operating system. (Moderated) comp.binaries.ibm.pc Binary-only postings for IBM PC/MS-DOS. (Moderated) comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d Discussions about IBM/PC binary postings. comp.binaries.ibm.pc.wanted Requests for IBM PC and compatible programs. comp.binaries.mac Encoded Macintosh programs in binary. (Moderated) comp.binaries.ms-windows Binary programs for Microsoft Windows. (Moderated) comp.binaries.newton Apple Newton binaries, sources, books, etc. (Moderated) comp.binaries.os2 Binaries for use under the OS/2 ABI. (Moderated) comp.binaries.psion Binaries for the range of Psion computers. (Moderated) comp.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs. comp.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs. comp.bugs.4bsd.ucb-fixes Bug reports/fixes for BSD Unix. (Moderated) comp.bugs.misc General UNIX bug reports and fixes (incl V7, uucp). comp.bugs.sys5 Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs. comp.cad.autocad AutoDesk's AutoCAD software. comp.cad.cadence Users of Cadence Design Systems products. comp.cad.compass Compass Design Automation EDA tools. comp.cad.i-deas SDRC I-DEAS Masters Series software. comp.cad.microstation MicroStation CAD software and related products. comp.cad.pro-engineer Parametric Technology's Pro/Engineer design package. comp.cad.synthesis Research and production in the field of logic synthesis. comp.client-server Topics relating to client/server technology. comp.cog-eng Cognitive engineering. comp.compilers Compiler construction, theory, etc. (Moderated) comp.compilers.tools.pccts Construction of compilers and tools with PCCTS. comp.compression Data compression algorithms and theory. comp.compression.research Discussions about data compression research. (Moderated) comp.constraints Constraint processing and related topics. comp.databases Database and data management issues and theory. comp.databases.gupta Gupta SQLWindows client-server development. comp.databases.ibm-db2 Problem resolution with DB2 database products. comp.databases.informix Informix database management software discussions. comp.databases.ingres Issues relating to INGRES products. comp.databases.ms-access MS Windows' relational database system, Access. comp.databases.ms-sqlserver Microsoft's SQL Server and related products. comp.databases.object Object-oriented paradigms in database systems. comp.databases.olap Analytical Processing, Multidimensional DBMS, EIS, DSS. comp.databases.oracle The SQL database products of the Oracle Corporation. comp.databases.paradox Borland's database for DOS & MS Windows. comp.databases.pick Pick-like, post-relational, database systems. comp.databases.progress The Progress 4GL & RDBMS. comp.databases.rdb The relational database engine RDB from DEC. comp.databases.sybase Implementations of the SQL Server. comp.databases.theory Discussing advances in database technology. comp.databases.xbase.fox Fox Software's xBase system and compatibles. comp.databases.xbase.misc Discussion of xBase (dBASE-like) products. comp.dcom.cabling Cabling selection, installation and use. comp.dcom.cell-relay Forum for discussion of Cell Relay-based products. comp.dcom.fax Fax hardware, software, and protocols. comp.dcom.frame-relay Technology and issues regarding frame relay networks. comp.dcom.isdn The Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). comp.dcom.lans.ethernet Discussions of the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 protocols. comp.dcom.lans.fddi Discussions of the FDDI protocol suite. comp.dcom.lans.misc Local area network hardware and software. comp.dcom.lans.token-ring Installing and using token ring networks. comp.dcom.modems Data communications hardware and software. comp.dcom.net-management Network management methods and applications. comp.dcom.servers Selecting and operating data communications servers. comp.dcom.sys.cisco Info on Cisco routers and bridges. comp.dcom.sys.wellfleet Wellfleet bridge & router systems hardware & software. comp.dcom.telecom Telecommunications digest. (Moderated) comp.dcom.telecom.tech Discussion of technical aspects of telephony. comp.dcom.videoconf Video conference technology and applications. comp.doc Archived public-domain documentation. (Moderated) comp.doc.techreports Lists of technical reports. (Moderated) comp.dsp Digital Signal Processing using computers. comp.editors Topics related to computerized text editing. comp.edu Computer science education. comp.edu.languages.natural Computer assisted languages instruction issues. comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors. comp.emacs.xemacs Bug reports, questions and answers about XEmacs. comp.emulators.announce Emulator news, FAQs, announcements. (Moderated) comp.emulators.apple2 Emulators of Apple // systems. comp.emulators.cbm Emulators of C-64, C-128, PET, and VIC-20 systems. comp.emulators.mac.executor ARDI's Mac emulator, Executor. comp.emulators.misc Emulators of miscellaneous computer systems. comp.emulators.ms-windows.wine A free MS-Windows emulator under X. comp.fonts Typefonts -- design, conversion, use, etc. comp.graphics.algorithms Algorithms used in producing computer graphics. comp.graphics.animation Technical aspects of computer animation. comp.graphics.api.inventor Object-oriented 3D graphics in Inventor. comp.graphics.api.misc Application Programmer Interface issues, methods. comp.graphics.api.opengl The OpenGL 3D application programming interface. comp.graphics.api.pexlib The PEXlib application programming interface. comp.graphics.apps.alias 3-D graphics software from Alias Research. comp.graphics.apps.avs The Application Visualization System. comp.graphics.apps.data-explorer IBM's Visualization Data Explorer (DX). comp.graphics.apps.freehand Questions, answers, tips and suggestions. comp.graphics.apps.gnuplot The gnuplot interactive function plotter. comp.graphics.apps.iris-explorer The IRIS Explorer, aka MVE. comp.graphics.apps.lightwave NewTek's Lightwave3D & related topics. comp.graphics.apps.pagemaker Question, answers, tips and suggestions. comp.graphics.apps.photoshop Adobe Photoshop techniques & help. comp.graphics.apps.softimage Softimage applications and products. comp.graphics.apps.wavefront Wavefront software products, problems, etc. comp.graphics.misc Computer graphics miscellany. comp.graphics.packages.3dstudio Autodesk's 3D Studio software. comp.graphics.rendering.misc Rendering comparisons, approaches, methods. comp.graphics.rendering.raytracing Raytracing software, tools and methods. comp.graphics.rendering.renderman RenderMan interface & shading language. comp.graphics.visualization Info on scientific visualization. comp.groupware Software & hardware for shared interactive environments. comp.groupware.groupwise Novell's Groupwise product (Wordperfect Office). comp.groupware.lotus-notes.admin Lotus Notes system administration. comp.groupware.lotus-notes.apps Application software for Lotus Notes. comp.groupware.lotus-notes.misc Lotus Notes related discussions. comp.groupware.lotus-notes.programmer Programming for Lotus Notes. comp.home.automation Home automation devices, setup, sources, etc. comp.home.misc Media, technology and information in domestic spaces. (Moderated) comp.human-factors Issues related to human-computer interaction (HCI). comp.infosystems Any discussion about information systems. comp.infosystems.announce Announcements of internet information services. (Moderated) comp.infosystems.gis All aspects of Geographic Information Systems. comp.infosystems.gopher Discussion of the Gopher information service. comp.infosystems.harvest Harvest information discovery and access system. comp.infosystems.hyperg The Hyper-G network hypermedia system and applications. comp.infosystems.interpedia The Internet Encyclopedia. comp.infosystems.kiosks Informational and transactional kiosks. (Moderated) comp.infosystems.wais The Z39.50-based WAIS full-text search system. comp.infosystems.www.advocacy Comments and arguments over the best and worst. comp.infosystems.www.announce World-Wide Web announcements. (Moderated) comp.infosystems.www.authoring.cgi Writing CGI scripts for the Web. comp.infosystems.www.authoring.html Writing HTML for the Web. comp.infosystems.www.authoring.images Using images, imagemaps on the Web. comp.infosystems.www.authoring.misc Miscellaneous Web authoring issues. comp.infosystems.www.browsers.mac Web browsers for the Macintosh platform. comp.infosystems.www.browsers.misc Web browsers for other platforms. comp.infosystems.www.browsers.ms-windows Web browsers for MS Windows. comp.infosystems.www.browsers.x Web browsers for the X-Window system. comp.infosystems.www.misc Miscellaneous World Wide Web discussion. comp.infosystems.www.servers.mac Web servers for the Macintosh platform. comp.infosystems.www.servers.misc Web servers for other platforms. comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows Web servers for MS Windows and NT. comp.infosystems.www.servers.unix Web servers for UNIX platforms. comp.internet.library Discussing electronic libraries. (Moderated) comp.internet.net-happenings Announcements of network happenings. (Moderated) comp.ivideodisc Interactive videodiscs -- uses, potential, etc. comp.lang.ada Discussion about Ada*. comp.lang.apl Discussion about APL. comp.lang.asm.x86 General 80x86 assembly language programming. comp.lang.awk The AWK programming language. comp.lang.basic.misc Other dialects and aspects of BASIC. comp.lang.basic.visual.3rdparty Add-ins for Visual Basic. comp.lang.basic.visual.announce Official information on Visual Basic. (Moderated) comp.lang.basic.visual.database Database aspects of Visual Basic. comp.lang.basic.visual.misc Visual Basic in general. comp.lang.beta The object-oriented programming language BETA. comp.lang.c Discussion about C. comp.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language. comp.lang.c++.leda All aspects of the LEDA library. comp.lang.c++.moderated Technical discussion of the C++ language. (Moderated) comp.lang.c.moderated The C programming language. (Moderated) comp.lang.clipper Clipper and Visual Objects programming languages. comp.lang.clos Common Lisp Object System discussions. comp.lang.cobol The COBOL language and software. comp.lang.dylan For discussion of the Dylan language. comp.lang.eiffel The object-oriented Eiffel language. comp.lang.forth Discussion about Forth. comp.lang.fortran Discussion about FORTRAN. comp.lang.functional Discussion about functional languages. comp.lang.hermes The Hermes language for distributed applications. comp.lang.idl-pvwave IDL and PV-Wave language discussions. comp.lang.java The Java Programming Language. comp.lang.javascript Netscape Communications Corp.'s JavaScript language. comp.lang.lisp Discussion about LISP. comp.lang.lisp.mcl Discussing Apple's Macintosh Common Lisp. comp.lang.logo The Logo teaching and learning language. comp.lang.misc Different computer languages not specifically listed. comp.lang.ml ML languages including Standard ML, CAML, Lazy ML, etc. (Moderated) comp.lang.modula2 Discussion about Modula-2. comp.lang.modula3 Discussion about the Modula-3 language. comp.lang.mumps The M (MUMPS) language & technology, in general. comp.lang.oberon The Oberon language and system. comp.lang.objective-c The Objective-C language and environment. comp.lang.pascal.ansi-iso Pascal according to ANSI and ISO standards. comp.lang.pascal.borland Borland's Pascal. comp.lang.pascal.delphi.components Writing components in Borland Delphi. comp.lang.pascal.delphi.databases Database aspects of Borland Delphi. comp.lang.pascal.delphi.misc General issues with Borland Delphi. comp.lang.pascal.mac Macintosh based Pascals. comp.lang.pascal.misc Pascal in general and ungrouped Pascals. comp.lang.perl.announce Announcements about Perl. (Moderated) comp.lang.perl.misc The Perl language in general. comp.lang.perl.tk Using Tk (and X) from Perl. comp.lang.pl1 PL/I language discussions. comp.lang.pop Pop11 and the Plug user group. comp.lang.postscript The PostScript Page Description Language. comp.lang.prograph Prograph, a visual object-oriented dataflow language. comp.lang.prolog Discussion about PROLOG. comp.lang.python The Python computer language. comp.lang.sather The object-oriented computer language Sather. comp.lang.scheme The Scheme Programming language. comp.lang.sigplan Info & announcements from ACM SIGPLAN. (Moderated) comp.lang.smalltalk Discussion about Smalltalk 80. comp.lang.tcl The Tcl programming language and related tools. comp.lang.tcl.announce Announcements about Tcl. (Moderated) comp.lang.verilog Discussing Verilog and PLI. comp.lang.vhdl VHSIC Hardware Description Language, IEEE 1076/87. comp.lang.visual General discussion of visual programming languages. (Moderated) comp.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware & software. (Moderated) comp.lsi Large scale integrated circuits. comp.lsi.testing Testing of electronic circuits. comp.mail.elm Discussion and fixes for the ELM mail system. comp.mail.eudora.mac Eudora email software for Macintosh. comp.mail.eudora.ms-windows Eudora email software for MS Windows. comp.mail.headers Gatewayed from the Internet header-people list. comp.mail.list-admin.policy Policy issues in running mailing lists. comp.mail.list-admin.software Software used in the running of mailing lists. comp.mail.maps Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated) comp.mail.mh The UCI version of the Rand Message Handling system. comp.mail.mime Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions of RFC 1341. comp.mail.misc General discussions about computer mail. comp.mail.mush The Mail User's Shell (MUSH). comp.mail.pine The PINE mail user agent. comp.mail.sendmail Configuring and using the BSD sendmail agent. comp.mail.smail Administering & using the smail email transport system. comp.mail.uucp Mail in the uucp network environment. comp.mail.zmail The various Z-Mail products and their configurability. comp.misc General topics about computers not covered elsewhere. comp.multimedia Interactive multimedia technologies of all kinds. comp.music.midi Computers as components in MIDI music systems. comp.music.misc Miscellaneous use of computers in music. comp.music.research The use of Computers in Music Research and Composition. (Moderated) comp.newprod Announcements of new products of interest. (Moderated) comp.object Object-oriented programming and languages. comp.object.logic Integrating object-oriented and logic programming. comp.org.acm Topics about the Association for Computing Machinery. comp.org.cpsr.announce Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility. (Moderated) comp.org.cpsr.talk Issues of computing and social responsibility. comp.org.decus Digital Equipment Computer Users' Society newsgroup. comp.org.eff.news News from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Moderated) comp.org.eff.talk Discussion of EFF goals, strategies, etc. comp.org.fidonet FidoNews digest, official news of FidoNet Assoc. (Moderated) comp.org.ieee Issues and announcements about the IEEE & its members. comp.org.issnnet The International Student Society for Neural Networks. comp.org.lisp-users Association of Lisp Users related discussions. comp.org.sug Talk about/for the The Sun User's Group. comp.org.uniforum UniForum Association activities. comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements. comp.org.usenix.roomshare Finding lodging during Usenix conferences. comp.os.chorus CHORUS microkernel issues, research and developments. comp.os.coherent Discussion and support of the Coherent operating system. comp.os.cpm Discussion about the CP/M operating system. comp.os.geos The GEOS operating system by GeoWorks for PC clones. comp.os.linux.advocacy Benefits of Linux compared to other operating systems. comp.os.linux.announce Announcements important to the Linux community. (Moderated) comp.os.linux.answers FAQs, How-To's, READMEs, etc. about Linux. (Moderated) comp.os.linux.development.apps Writing Linux applications, porting to Linux. comp.os.linux.development.system Linux kernels, device drivers, modules. comp.os.linux.hardware Hardware compatibility with the Linux operating system. comp.os.linux.m68k Linux operating system on 680x0 Amiga, Atari, VME. comp.os.linux.misc Linux-specific topics not covered by other groups. comp.os.linux.networking Networking and communications under Linux. comp.os.linux.setup Linux installation and system administration. comp.os.linux.x Linux X Window System servers, clients, libs and fonts. comp.os.lynx Discussion of LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems. comp.os.mach The MACH OS from CMU & other places. comp.os.magic-cap Everything about General Magic's Magic Cap OS. comp.os.minix Discussion of Tanenbaum's MINIX system. comp.os.misc General OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere. comp.os.ms-windows.advocacy Speculation and debate about Microsoft Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.announce Announcements relating to Windows. (Moderated) comp.os.ms-windows.apps.comm MS-Windows communication applications. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.compatibility.win95 Running DOS&Win3 apps in Win95. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.financial MS-Windows financial & tax software. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.misc MS-Windows applications. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.utilities MS-Windows utilities. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.utilities.win3x Utility/add-on programs for Win3.x. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.utilities.win95 Utility/add-on programs for Win95. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.mail Winsock email applications. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.misc Other Winsock applications. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.news Winsock news applications. comp.os.ms-windows.apps.word-proc MS-Windows word-processing applications. comp.os.ms-windows.misc General discussions about Windows issues. comp.os.ms-windows.networking.misc Windows and other networks. comp.os.ms-windows.networking.ras Windows RAS networking. comp.os.ms-windows.networking.tcp-ip Windows and TCP/IP networking. comp.os.ms-windows.networking.win95 Win95 to Novell, TCP/IP, other nets. comp.os.ms-windows.networking.windows Windows' built-in networking. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.admin.misc Windows NT system administration. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.admin.networking Windows NT network administration. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.advocacy Windows NT advocacy arguments. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.announce Windows NT announcements. (Moderated) comp.os.ms-windows.nt.misc General discussion about Windows NT. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.pre-release Unreleased and beta Windows NT versions. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.setup.hardware Windows NT hardware setup. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.setup.misc Windows NT software setup. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.backoffice Windows NT BackOffice. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.compatibility Win NT software compatibility. comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.services Windows NT system services software. comp.os.ms-windows.pre-release Pre-release/beta versions of Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.controls Controls, dialogs and VBXs. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.graphics GDI, graphics and printing. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.memory Memory management issues. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.misc Programming Microsoft Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.multimedia Multimedia programming. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.networks Network programming. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.nt.kernel-mode Windows NT driver development. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.ole OLE2, COM and DDE programming. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.mfc MFC-based development for Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.misc Windows Development tools. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.owl OWL-based development for Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.winsock Winsock programming. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.vxd Windows VxD and driver development. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.win32 32-bit Windows programming interfaces. comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.winhelp WinHelp/Multimedia Viewer development. comp.os.ms-windows.setup Installing and configuring Microsoft Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win3x Setup, hardware, and driver issues in Win3.x. comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win95 Setup, hardware, and driver issues in Win95. comp.os.ms-windows.video Video adapters and drivers for Windows. comp.os.ms-windows.win95.misc Miscellaneous Topics about Windows 95. comp.os.ms-windows.win95.setup Setup and Configuration of Windows 95. comp.os.msdos.apps Discussion of applications that run under MS-DOS. comp.os.msdos.desqview QuarterDeck's Desqview and related products. comp.os.msdos.djgpp DOS GNU C/C++ applications and programming environment. comp.os.msdos.mail-news Administering mail & network news systems under MS-DOS. comp.os.msdos.misc Miscellaneous topics about MS-DOS machines. comp.os.msdos.pcgeos GeoWorks PC/GEOS and PC/GEOS-based packages. comp.os.msdos.programmer Programming MS-DOS machines. comp.os.msdos.programmer.turbovision Borland's text application libraries. comp.os.netware.announce Netware announcements. (Moderated) comp.os.netware.connectivity Connectivity products (TCP/IP, SAA, NFS, MAC). comp.os.netware.misc General Netware topics. comp.os.netware.security Netware Security issues. comp.os.os2.advocacy Supporting and flaming OS/2. comp.os.os2.announce Notable news and announcements related to OS/2. (Moderated) comp.os.os2.apps Discussions of applications under OS/2. comp.os.os2.beta All aspects of beta releases of OS/2 systems software. comp.os.os2.bugs OS/2 system bug reports, fixes and work-arounds. comp.os.os2.comm Modem/Fax hardware/drivers/apps/utils under OS/2. comp.os.os2.games Running games under OS/2. comp.os.os2.mail-news Mail and news apps/utils (on- & offline) under OS/2. comp.os.os2.marketplace Forsale/wanted; shopping; commercial ads; job postings. comp.os.os2.misc Miscellaneous topics about the OS/2 system. comp.os.os2.multimedia Multi-media on OS/2 systems. comp.os.os2.networking.misc Miscellaneous networking issues of OS/2. comp.os.os2.networking.tcp-ip TCP/IP under OS/2. comp.os.os2.networking.www World Wide Web (WWW) apps/utils under OS/2. comp.os.os2.programmer.misc Programming OS/2 machines. comp.os.os2.programmer.oop Programming system objects (SOM, WPS, etc). comp.os.os2.programmer.porting Porting software to OS/2 machines. comp.os.os2.programmer.tools Compilers, assemblers, interpreters under OS/2. comp.os.os2.setup.misc Installing/configuring OS/2; misc. hardware/drivers. comp.os.os2.setup.storage Disk/Tape/CD-ROM hardware/drivers under OS/2. comp.os.os2.setup.video Base video hardware/drivers under OS/2. comp.os.os2.utilities General purpose utils (shells/backup/compression/etc). comp.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. comp.os.parix Forum for users of the parallel operating system PARIX. comp.os.plan9 Plan 9 from Bell Labs. (Moderated) comp.os.qnx Using and developing under the QNX operating system. comp.os.research Operating systems and related areas. (Moderated) comp.os.vms DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS. comp.os.vxworks The VxWorks real-time operating system. comp.os.xinu The XINU operating system from Purdue (D. Comer). comp.parallel Massively parallel hardware/software. (Moderated) comp.parallel.mpi Message Passing Interface (MPI). comp.parallel.pvm The PVM system of multi-computer parallelization. comp.patents Discussing patents of computer technology. (Moderated) comp.periphs Peripheral devices. comp.periphs.scsi Discussion of SCSI-based peripheral devices. comp.programming Programming issues that transcend languages and OSs. comp.programming.contests Announcements & results of programming contests. comp.programming.literate Knuth's "literate programming" method and tools. comp.programming.threads All issues about multithreaded programming. comp.protocols.appletalk Applebus hardware & software. comp.protocols.dicom Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. comp.protocols.ibm Networking with IBM mainframes. comp.protocols.iso The ISO protocol stack. comp.protocols.kerberos The Kerberos authentication server. comp.protocols.kermit.announce Kermit announcements. (Moderated) comp.protocols.kermit.misc Kermit protocol and software. comp.protocols.misc Various forms and types of protocol. comp.protocols.nfs Discussion about the Network File System protocol. comp.protocols.ppp Discussion of the Internet Point to Point Protocol. comp.protocols.smb SMB file sharing protocol and Samba SMB server/client. comp.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc TCP/IP for IBM(-like) personal computers. comp.publish.cdrom.hardware Hardware used in publishing with CD-ROM. comp.publish.cdrom.multimedia Software for multimedia authoring & publishing. comp.publish.cdrom.software Software used in publishing with CD-ROM. comp.publish.electronic.developer Electronic publishing developer tools. comp.publish.electronic.end-user Electronic publishing end-user tools. comp.publish.electronic.misc General electronic publishing issues. comp.publish.prepress Electronic prepress. comp.realtime Issues related to real-time computing. comp.research.japan The nature of research in Japan. (Moderated) comp.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. (Moderated) comp.robotics.misc All aspects of robots and their applications. comp.robotics.research Academic, government & industry research in robotics. (Moderated) comp.security.firewalls Anything pertaining to network firewall security. comp.security.misc Security issues of computers and networks. comp.security.unix Discussion of Unix security. comp.simulation Simulation methods, problems, uses. (Moderated) comp.society The impact of technology on society. (Moderated) comp.society.cu-digest The Computer Underground Digest. (Moderated) comp.society.development Computer technology in developing countries. comp.society.folklore Computer folklore & culture, past & present. (Moderated) comp.society.futures Events in technology affecting future computing. comp.society.privacy Effects of technology on privacy. (Moderated) comp.soft-sys.app-builder.appware Novell's visual development environment. comp.soft-sys.app-builder.uniface Uniface Client/Server App Development. comp.soft-sys.dce The Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). comp.soft-sys.khoros The Khoros X11 visualization system. comp.soft-sys.math.mathematica Mathematica discussion group. (Moderated) comp.soft-sys.matlab The MathWorks calculation and visualization package. comp.soft-sys.middleware.opendoc OpenDoc and its related technologies. comp.soft-sys.powerbuilder Application development tools from PowerSoft. comp.soft-sys.ptolemy The Ptolemy simulation/code generation environment. comp.soft-sys.sas The SAS statistics package. comp.soft-sys.shazam The SHAZAM econometrics computer program. comp.soft-sys.spss The SPSS statistics package. comp.software-eng Software Engineering and related topics. comp.software.config-mgmt Configuration management, tools and procedures. comp.software.international Finding, using, & writing non-English software. comp.software.licensing Software licensing technology. comp.software.testing All aspects of testing computer systems. comp.sources.3b1 Source code-only postings for the AT&T 3b1. (Moderated) comp.sources.acorn Source code-only postings for the Acorn. (Moderated) comp.sources.amiga Source code-only postings for the Amiga. (Moderated) comp.sources.apple2 Source code and discussion for the Apple2. (Moderated) comp.sources.atari.st Source code-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated) comp.sources.bugs Bug reports, fixes, discussion for posted sources. comp.sources.d For any discussion of source postings. comp.sources.games Postings of recreational software. (Moderated) comp.sources.games.bugs Bug reports and fixes for posted game software. comp.sources.hp48 Programs for the HP48 and HP28 calculators. (Moderated) comp.sources.mac Software for the Apple Macintosh. (Moderated) comp.sources.misc Posting of software. (Moderated) comp.sources.postscript Source code for programs written in PostScript. (Moderated) comp.sources.reviewed Source code evaluated by peer review. (Moderated) comp.sources.sun Software for Sun workstations. (Moderated) comp.sources.testers Finding people to test software. comp.sources.unix Postings of complete, UNIX-oriented sources. (Moderated) comp.sources.wanted Requests for software and fixes. comp.sources.x Software for the X Window System. (Moderated) comp.specification.larch Larch family of formal specification languages. comp.specification.misc Formal specification methods in general. comp.specification.z Discussion about the formal specification notation Z. comp.speech Research & applications in speech science & technology. comp.std.c Discussion about C language standards. comp.std.c++ Discussion about C++ language, library, standards. (Moderated) comp.std.internat Discussion about international standards. comp.std.lisp User group (ALU) supported standards. (Moderated) comp.std.misc Discussion about various standards. comp.std.unix Discussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX. (Moderated) comp.std.wireless Examining standards for wireless network technology. (Moderated) comp.sw.components Software components and related technology. comp.sys.3b1 Discussion and support of AT&T 7300/3B1/UnixPC. comp.sys.acorn.advocacy Why Acorn computers and programs are better. comp.sys.acorn.announce Announcements for Acorn and ARM users. (Moderated) comp.sys.acorn.apps Acorn software applications. comp.sys.acorn.extra-cpu Extra CPUs in Acorn computers. comp.sys.acorn.games Discussion of games for Acorn machines. comp.sys.acorn.hardware Acorn hardware. comp.sys.acorn.misc Acorn computing in general. comp.sys.acorn.networking Networking of Acorn computers. comp.sys.acorn.programmer Programming of Acorn computers. comp.sys.alliant Info and discussion about Alliant computers. comp.sys.amiga.advocacy Why an Amiga is better than XYZ. comp.sys.amiga.announce Announcements about the Amiga. (Moderated) comp.sys.amiga.applications Miscellaneous applications. comp.sys.amiga.audio Music, MIDI, speech synthesis, other sounds. comp.sys.amiga.cd32 Technical and computing talk for Commodore Amiga CD32. comp.sys.amiga.datacomm Methods of getting bytes in and out. comp.sys.amiga.emulations Various hardware & software emulators. comp.sys.amiga.games Discussion of games for the Commodore Amiga. comp.sys.amiga.graphics Charts, graphs, pictures, etc. comp.sys.amiga.hardware Amiga computer hardware, Q&A, reviews, etc. comp.sys.amiga.introduction Group for newcomers to Amigas. comp.sys.amiga.marketplace Where to find it, prices, etc. comp.sys.amiga.misc Discussions not falling in another Amiga group. comp.sys.amiga.multimedia Animations, video, & multimedia. comp.sys.amiga.networking Amiga networking software/hardware. comp.sys.amiga.programmer Developers & hobbyists discuss code. comp.sys.amiga.reviews Reviews of Amiga software, hardware. (Moderated) comp.sys.amiga.uucp Amiga UUCP packages. comp.sys.amstrad.8bit Amstrad CPC/PcW/GX4000 software/hardware. comp.sys.apollo Apollo computer systems. comp.sys.apple2 Discussion about Apple II micros. comp.sys.apple2.comm Apple II data communications. comp.sys.apple2.gno The AppleIIgs GNO multitasking environment. comp.sys.apple2.marketplace Buying, selling and trading Apple II equipment. comp.sys.apple2.programmer Programming on the Apple II. comp.sys.apple2.usergroups All about Apple II user groups. comp.sys.arm The ARM processor architecture and support chips. comp.sys.atari.8bit Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros. comp.sys.atari.advocacy Attacking and defending Atari computers. comp.sys.atari.announce Atari related hard/software announcements. (Moderated) comp.sys.atari.programmer Programming on the Atari computer. comp.sys.atari.st Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros. comp.sys.atari.st.tech Technical discussions of Atari ST hard/software. comp.sys.att Discussions about AT&T microcomputers. comp.sys.be General topics related to BeBox computer. comp.sys.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros. comp.sys.concurrent The Concurrent/Masscomp line of computers. (Moderated) comp.sys.convex Convex computer systems hardware and software. comp.sys.dec Discussions about DEC computer systems. comp.sys.dec.micro DEC Micros (Rainbow, Professional 350/380). comp.sys.encore Encore's MultiMax computers. comp.sys.harris Harris computer systems, especially real-time systems. comp.sys.hp.apps Discussion of software and apps on all HP platforms. comp.sys.hp.hardware Discussion of Hewlett Packard system hardware. comp.sys.hp.hpux Issues pertaining to HP-UX & 9000 series computers. comp.sys.hp.misc Issues not covered in any other comp.sys.hp.* group. comp.sys.hp.mpe Issues pertaining to MPE & 3000 series computers. comp.sys.hp48 Hewlett-Packard's HP48 and HP28 calculators. comp.sys.ibm.as400.misc IBM AS/400 miscellaneous topics. comp.sys.ibm.pc.demos Demonstration programs which showcase programmer skill. comp.sys.ibm.pc.digest The IBM PC, PC-XT, and PC-AT. (Moderated) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Arcade-style games on PCs. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.adventure Adventure (non-rpg) games on PCs. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.announce Announcements for all PC gamers. (Moderated) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.flight-sim Flight simulators on PCs. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.marketplace PC clone games wanted and for sale. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.misc Games not covered by other PC groups. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg Role-playing games on the PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.sports Discussion of sports games for the IBM PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.strategic Strategy/planning games on PCs. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.cd-rom CD-ROM drives and interfaces for the PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips Processor, cache, memory chips, etc. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.comm Modems & communication cards for the PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.misc Miscellaneous PC hardware topics. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.networking Network hardware & equipment for the PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage Hard drives & other PC storage devices. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.systems Whole IBM PC computer & clone systems. comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video Video cards & monitors for the PC. comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc Discussion about IBM personal computers. comp.sys.ibm.pc.rt Topics related to IBM's RT computer. comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.advocacy Advocacy for a particular soundcard. comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.games Questions about using soundcards with games. comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.misc Soundcards in general. comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.music Music and sound questions using soundcards. comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.tech Technical questions about pc soundcards. comp.sys.ibm.ps2.hardware Microchannel hardware, any vendor. comp.sys.ibm.sys3x.misc IBM System/34, System/36, System/38 diverse topics. comp.sys.intel Discussions about Intel systems and parts. comp.sys.intergraph Intergraph hardware and software products. comp.sys.isis The ISIS distributed system from Cornell. comp.sys.laptops Laptop (portable) computers. comp.sys.m6809 Discussion about 6809's. comp.sys.m68k Discussion about 68k's. comp.sys.m68k.pc Discussion about 68k-based PCs. (Moderated) comp.sys.m88k Discussion about 88k-based computers. comp.sys.mac.advocacy The Macintosh computer family compared to others. comp.sys.mac.announce Important notices for Macintosh users. (Moderated) comp.sys.mac.apps Discussions of Macintosh applications. comp.sys.mac.comm Discussion of Macintosh communications. comp.sys.mac.databases Database systems for the Apple Macintosh. comp.sys.mac.digest Apple Macintosh: info&uses, but no programs. (Moderated) comp.sys.mac.games.action Action games for the Macintosh. comp.sys.mac.games.adventure Adventure games for the Macintosh. comp.sys.mac.games.announce Announcements for Mac gamers. (Moderated) comp.sys.mac.games.flight-sim Flight simulator gameplay on the Mac. comp.sys.mac.games.marketplace Macintosh games for sale and trade. comp.sys.mac.games.misc Macintosh games not covered in other groups. comp.sys.mac.games.strategic Strategy/planning games on the Macintosh. comp.sys.mac.graphics Macintosh graphics: paint, draw, 3D, CAD, animation. comp.sys.mac.hardware.misc General Mac hardware topics not already covered. comp.sys.mac.hardware.storage All forms of Mac storage hardware and media. comp.sys.mac.hardware.video Video input and output hardware on the Mac. comp.sys.mac.hypercard The Macintosh Hypercard: info & uses. comp.sys.mac.misc General discussions about the Apple Macintosh. comp.sys.mac.oop.macapp3 Version 3 of the MacApp object oriented system. comp.sys.mac.oop.misc Object oriented programming issues on the Mac. comp.sys.mac.oop.tcl Symantec's THINK Class Library for object programming. comp.sys.mac.portables Discussion particular to laptop Macintoshes. comp.sys.mac.printing All about printing hardware and software on the Mac. comp.sys.mac.programmer.codewarrior Macintosh programming using CodeWarrior. comp.sys.mac.programmer.games Macintosh game programming. comp.sys.mac.programmer.help Help with Macintosh programming. comp.sys.mac.programmer.info Frequently requested information. (Moderated) comp.sys.mac.programmer.misc Other issues of Macintosh programming. comp.sys.mac.programmer.tools Macintosh programming tools. comp.sys.mac.scitech Using the Macintosh in scientific & technological work. comp.sys.mac.system Discussions of Macintosh system software. comp.sys.mac.wanted Postings of "I want XYZ for my Mac." comp.sys.mentor Mentor Graphics products & the Silicon Compiler System. comp.sys.mips Systems based on MIPS chips. comp.sys.misc Discussion about computers of all kinds. comp.sys.msx The MSX home computer system. comp.sys.ncr Discussion about NCR computers. comp.sys.newton.announce Newton information posts. (Moderated) comp.sys.newton.misc Miscellaneous discussion about Newton systems. comp.sys.newton.programmer Discussion of Newton software development. comp.sys.next.advocacy The NeXT religion. comp.sys.next.announce Announcements related to the NeXT computer system. (Moderated) comp.sys.next.bugs Discussion and solutions for known NeXT bugs. comp.sys.next.hardware Discussing the physical aspects of NeXT computers. comp.sys.next.marketplace NeXT hardware, software and jobs. comp.sys.next.misc General discussion about the NeXT computer system. comp.sys.next.programmer NeXT related programming issues. comp.sys.next.software Function, use and availability of NeXT programs. comp.sys.next.sysadmin Discussions related to NeXT system administration. comp.sys.nsc.32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips. comp.sys.oric Oric computers (Oric1, Atmos, Telestrat, et cetera). comp.sys.palmtops Super-powered calculators in the palm of your hand. comp.sys.pen Interacting with computers through pen gestures. comp.sys.powerpc General PowerPC Discussion. comp.sys.powerpc.advocacy Why the PowerPC is Good/Evil (delete one). comp.sys.powerpc.misc Miscellaneous questions about PowerPC processors. comp.sys.powerpc.tech Programming and architecture of PowerPC processors. comp.sys.prime Prime Computer products. comp.sys.proteon Proteon gateway products. comp.sys.psion Discussion about PSION Personal Computers & Organizers. comp.sys.pyramid Pyramid 90x computers. comp.sys.ridge Ridge 32 computers and ROS. comp.sys.sequent Sequent systems, (Balance and Symmetry). comp.sys.sgi.admin System administration on Silicon Graphics's Irises. comp.sys.sgi.announce Announcements for the SGI community. (Moderated) comp.sys.sgi.apps Applications which run on the Iris. comp.sys.sgi.audio Audio on SGI systems. comp.sys.sgi.bugs Bugs found in the IRIX operating system. comp.sys.sgi.graphics Graphics packages and issues on SGI machines. comp.sys.sgi.hardware Base systems and peripherals for Iris computers. comp.sys.sgi.misc General discussion about Silicon Graphics's machines. comp.sys.sinclair Sinclair computers, eg. the ZX81, Spectrum and QL. comp.sys.stratus Stratus products, incl. System/88, CPS-32, VOS and FTX. comp.sys.sun.admin Sun system administration issues and questions. comp.sys.sun.announce Sun announcements and Sunergy mailings. (Moderated) comp.sys.sun.apps Software applications for Sun computer systems. comp.sys.sun.hardware Sun Microsystems hardware. comp.sys.sun.misc Miscellaneous discussions about Sun products. comp.sys.sun.wanted People looking for Sun products and support. comp.sys.tahoe CCI 6/32, Harris HCX/7, & Sperry 7000 computers. comp.sys.tandy Discussion about Tandy computers: new & old. comp.sys.ti Discussion about Texas Instruments. comp.sys.transputer The Transputer computer and OCCAM language. comp.sys.unisys Sperry, Burroughs, Convergent and Unisys* systems. comp.sys.xerox Xerox 1100 workstations and protocols. comp.sys.zenith.z100 The Zenith Z-100 (Heath H-100) family of computers. comp.terminals All sorts of terminals. comp.text Text processing issues and methods. comp.text.desktop Technology & techniques of desktop publishing. comp.text.frame Desktop publishing with FrameMaker. comp.text.interleaf Applications and use of Interleaf software. comp.text.pdf Adobe Acrobat and Portable Document Format technology. comp.text.sgml ISO 8879 SGML, structured documents, markup languages. comp.text.tex Discussion about the TeX and LaTeX systems & macros. comp.theory.info-retrieval Information Retrieval topics. (Moderated) comp.unix.admin Administering a Unix-based system. comp.unix.advocacy Arguments for and against Unix and Unix versions. comp.unix.aix IBM's version of UNIX. comp.unix.amiga Minix, SYSV4 and other *nix on an Amiga. comp.unix.aux The version of UNIX for Apple Macintosh II computers. comp.unix.bsd.386bsd.announce Announcements pertaining to 386BSD. (Moderated) comp.unix.bsd.386bsd.misc 386BSD operating system. comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.announce Announcements pertaining to BSD/OS. (Moderated) comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.misc BSD/OS operating system. comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.announce Announcements pertaining to FreeBSD. (Moderated) comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc FreeBSD operating system. comp.unix.bsd.misc BSD operating systems. comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.announce Announcements pertaining to NetBSD. (Moderated) comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc NetBSD operating system. comp.unix.dos-under-unix MS-DOS running under UNIX by whatever means. comp.unix.internals Discussions on hacking UNIX internals. comp.unix.large UNIX on mainframes and in large networks. comp.unix.machten The MachTen operating system and related issues. comp.unix.misc Various topics that don't fit other groups. comp.unix.osf.misc Various aspects of Open Software Foundation products. comp.unix.osf.osf1 The Open Software Foundation's OSF/1. comp.unix.pc-clone.16bit UNIX on 286 architectures. comp.unix.pc-clone.32bit UNIX on 386 and 486 architectures. comp.unix.programmer Q&A for people programming under Unix. comp.unix.questions UNIX neophytes group. comp.unix.sco.announce SCO and related product announcements. (Moderated) comp.unix.sco.misc SCO Unix, Systems, and Environments. comp.unix.sco.programmer Programming in and for SCO Environments. comp.unix.shell Using and programming the Unix shell. comp.unix.sys3 System III UNIX discussions. comp.unix.sys5.misc Versions of System V which predate Release 3. comp.unix.sys5.r3 Discussing System V Release 3. comp.unix.sys5.r4 Discussing System V Release 4. comp.unix.ultrix Discussions about DEC's Ultrix. comp.unix.unixware.announce Announcements related to UnixWare. (Moderated) comp.unix.unixware.misc Products of Novell's Unix Systems Group. comp.unix.user-friendly Discussion of UNIX user-friendliness. comp.unix.wizards For only true Unix wizards. (Moderated) comp.unix.xenix.misc General discussions regarding XENIX (except SCO). comp.unix.xenix.sco XENIX versions from the Santa Cruz Operation. comp.virus Computer viruses & security. (Moderated) comp.windows.garnet The Garnet user interface development environment. comp.windows.interviews The InterViews object-oriented windowing system. comp.windows.misc Various issues about windowing systems. comp.windows.news The Network extensible Windowing System. (Moderated) comp.windows.open-look Discussion about the Open Look GUI. comp.windows.suit The SUIT user-interface toolkit. comp.windows.ui-builders.teleuse Using/augmenting the TeleUSE UI Builder. comp.windows.ui-builders.uimx Using and augmenting the UIM/X UI Builder. comp.windows.x Discussion about the X Window System. comp.windows.x.announce X Window System announcements. (Moderated) comp.windows.x.apps Getting and using, not programming, applications for X. comp.windows.x.i386unix The XFree86 window system and others. comp.windows.x.intrinsics Discussion of the X toolkit.
"humanities" Professional and amateur topics in the arts & humanities.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- humanities.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) humanities.design.misc Theory, practice, history & aesthetic issues in design. humanities.language.sanskrit The Sanskrit language and related topics. humanities.lit.authors.shakespeare Poetry, plays, history of Shakespeare. humanities.misc General topics in the arts & humanities. humanities.music.composers.wagner The life and works of Richard Wagner.
"misc" Groups addressing themes not easily classified under any of the other headings or which incorporate themes from multiple categories.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- misc.activism.militia Citizens bearing arms for the common defense. (Moderated) misc.activism.progressive Information for Progressive activists. (Moderated) misc.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) misc.books.technical Discussion of books about technical topics. misc.business.consulting The business of consulting. (Moderated) misc.business.credit Domestic and international business credit. (Moderated) misc.business.facilitators Forum for group facilitation professionals. (Moderated) misc.business.records-mgmt All aspects of professional records management. misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. misc.consumers.frugal-living Practicing a frugal lifestyle. misc.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. misc.creativity Promoting the use of creativity in all human endeavors. misc.education Discussion of the educational system. misc.education.adult Adult education and adult literacy practice/research. misc.education.home-school.christian Christian home-schooling. misc.education.home-school.misc Almost anything about home-schooling. misc.education.language.english Teaching English to speakers of other languages. misc.education.medical Issues related to medical education. misc.education.multimedia Multimedia for education. (Moderated) misc.education.science Issues related to science education. misc.emerg-services Forum for paramedics & other first responders. misc.entrepreneurs Discussion on operating a business. misc.entrepreneurs.moderated Entrepreneur/business topics. (Moderated) misc.fitness.aerobic All forms of aerobic activity. misc.fitness.misc All other general fitness topics. misc.fitness.weights Bodybuilding, weightlifting, resistance. misc.forsale.computers.discussion Discussions only about items for sale. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.cards.misc Macintosh expansion cards. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.cards.video Macintosh video cards. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.misc Other Macintosh equipment. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.portables Portable Macintosh systems. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.software Macintosh software. misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.systems Complete Macintosh systems. misc.forsale.computers.memory Memory chips and modules for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.modems Modems for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.monitors Monitors and displays for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.net-hardware Networking hardware for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.other.misc Miscellaneous other equipment. misc.forsale.computers.other.software Software for other systems. misc.forsale.computers.other.systems Complete other types of systems. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.audio PC audio equipment. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.cards.misc PC expansion cards. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.cards.video PC video cards. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.misc Other PC-specific equipment. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.motherboards PC motherboards. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.portables Portable PC systems. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.software PC software. misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.systems Complete PC systems. misc.forsale.computers.printers Printers and plotters for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.storage Disk, CDROM and tape drives for sale and wanted. misc.forsale.computers.workstation Workstation related computer items. misc.forsale.non-computer Non-computer items for sale and wanted. misc.handicap Items of interest for/about the handicapped. (Moderated) misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc. misc.health.aids AIDS issues and support. misc.health.alternative Alternative, complementary and holistic health care. misc.health.arthritis Arthritis and related disorders. misc.health.diabetes Discussion of diabetes management in day to day life. misc.health.infertility Treatment & support of infertility. misc.health.injuries.rsi.misc All about Repetitive Strain Injuries. misc.health.injuries.rsi.moderated Experts answer questions about RSI. (Moderated) misc.health.therapy.occupational All areas of occupational therapy. misc.immigration.canada Canada immigration issues. misc.immigration.misc Miscellaneous countries immigration issues. misc.immigration.usa USA immigration issues. misc.industry.electronics.marketplace Electronics products & services. misc.industry.insurance General forum for all insurance issues. (Moderated) misc.industry.pulp-and-paper Technical topics in the pulp and paper industry. misc.industry.quality Quality standards and other issues. misc.industry.utilities.electric The electric utility industry. misc.int-property Discussion of intellectual property rights. misc.invest Investments and the handling of money. misc.invest.canada Investing in Canadian financial markets. misc.invest.funds Sharing info about bond, stock, real estate funds. misc.invest.futures Physical commodity and financial futures markets. misc.invest.real-estate Property investments. misc.invest.stocks Forum for sharing info about stocks and options. misc.invest.technical Analyzing market trends with technical methods. misc.jobs.contract Discussions about contract labor. misc.jobs.misc Discussion about employment, workplaces, careers. misc.jobs.offered Announcements of positions available. misc.jobs.offered.entry Job listings only for entry-level positions. misc.jobs.resumes Postings of resumes and "situation wanted" articles. misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities. misc.kids.breastfeeding Information, support, and decisions re breastfeeding. misc.kids.computer The use of computers by children. misc.kids.consumers Products related to kids. misc.kids.health Children's health. misc.kids.info Informational posts related to misc.kids hierarchy. (Moderated) misc.kids.pregnancy Pre-pregnancy planning, pregnancy, childbirth. misc.kids.vacation Discussion on all forms of family-oriented vacationing. misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law. misc.legal.computing Discussing the legal climate of the computing world. misc.legal.moderated All aspects of law. (Moderated) misc.misc Various discussions not fitting in any other group. misc.news.bosnia News, articles, reports & information on Bosnia. (Moderated) misc.news.east-europe.rferl Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Daily Report. (Moderated) misc.news.internet.announce News bulletins from the Internet. (Moderated) misc.news.internet.discuss Discussion of news bulletins from the Net. misc.news.southasia News from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, etc. (Moderated) misc.rural Devoted to issues concerning rural living. misc.survivalism Disaster and long-term survival techniques and theory. misc.taxes Tax laws and advice. misc.taxes.moderated Tax professionals meeting place and answers to queries. (Moderated) misc.test For testing of network software. Very boring. misc.test.moderated Testing of posting to moderated groups. (Moderated) misc.transport.air-industry Airlines, airports, commercial aircraft. (Moderated) misc.transport.marine Maritime and inland waterways transportation. misc.transport.misc General transportation issues. misc.transport.rail.americas Railroads & railways in North & South America. misc.transport.rail.australia-nz Railways in Australia & New Zealand. misc.transport.rail.europe Railroads & railways in all of Europe. misc.transport.rail.misc Miscellaneous rail issues & discussions. misc.transport.road Road and highway transportation. misc.transport.trucking Commercial trucking related issues. misc.transport.urban-transit Metropolitan public transportation systems. misc.wanted Requests for things that are needed (NOT software). misc.writing Discussion of writing in all of its forms. misc.writing.screenplays Aspects of writing and selling screenplays.
"news" Groups concerned with the news network and software themselves.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- news.admin.censorship Censorship issues in news administration. news.admin.hierarchies Network news hierarchies. news.admin.misc General topics of network news administration. news.admin.net-abuse.announce Information regarding network resource abuse. (Moderated) news.admin.net-abuse.misc Network facility abuse, including spamming. news.admin.technical Technical aspects of maintaining network news. (Moderated) news.announce.conferences Calls for papers and conference announcements. (Moderated) news.announce.important General announcements of interest to all. (Moderated) news.announce.newgroups Calls for newgroups & announcements of same. (Moderated) news.announce.newusers Explanatory postings for new users. (Moderated) news.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) news.groups Discussions and lists of newsgroups. news.groups.questions Where can I find talk about topic X? news.groups.reviews What is going on in group or mailing list named X? (Moderated) news.lists News-related statistics and lists. (Moderated) news.lists.ps-maps Maps relating to USENET traffic flows. (Moderated) news.misc Discussions of USENET itself. news.newusers.questions Q & A for users new to the Usenet. news.software.anu-news VMS B-news software from Australian National Univ. news.software.b Discussion about B-news-compatible software. news.software.nn Discussion about the "nn" news reader package. news.software.nntp The Network News Transfer Protocol. news.software.readers Discussion of software used to read network news.
"rec" Groups oriented towards the arts, hobbies and recreational activities.
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rec.animals.wildlife Wildlife related discussions/information.
rec.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
rec.antiques Discussing antiques and vintage items.
rec.antiques.marketplace Buying/selling/trading antiques.
rec.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 Announcements 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. (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.books.hist-fiction Historical fictions (novels) in general.
rec.arts.books.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.comics.alternative Alternative (non-mainstream) comic books.
rec.arts.comics.creative Encouraging good superhero-style writing.
rec.arts.comics.dc.lsh The Legion of Super-Heroes and related characters.
rec.arts.comics.dc.universe DC Comics' shared universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.dc.vertigo Comics from the Vertigo imprint.
rec.arts.comics.elfquest The Elfquest universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.info Reviews, convention information and other comics news. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.marketplace The exchange of comics and comic related items.
rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe Marvel Comics' shared universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.marvel.xbooks The Mutant Universe of Marvel Comics.
rec.arts.comics.misc Comic books, graphic novels, sequential art.
rec.arts.comics.other-media Comic book spinoffs in other media.
rec.arts.comics.strips Discussion of short-form comics.
rec.arts.dance Any aspects of dance not covered in another newsgroup.
rec.arts.disney.animation Animated features, cartoons, short subjects.
rec.arts.disney.announce FAQs, lists, info, announcements. (Moderated)
rec.arts.disney.merchandise Toys, videos, music, books, art, collectibles.
rec.arts.disney.misc General topics pertinent to the Disney Company.
rec.arts.disney.parks Parks, resorts, dining, attractions, vacations.
rec.arts.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who.
rec.arts.drwho.info Information about Doctor Who. (Moderated)
rec.arts.erotica Erotic fiction and verse. (Moderated)
rec.arts.fine Fine arts & artists.
rec.arts.int-fiction Discussions about interactive fiction.
rec.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.marching.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.announce Newsworthy events in the movie business. (Moderated)
rec.arts.movies.current-films The latest movie releases.
rec.arts.movies.lists+surveys Top-N lists and general surveys.
rec.arts.movies.local.indian Indian movies and the Indian film industry.
rec.arts.movies.misc General aspects of movies not covered by other groups.
rec.arts.movies.movie-going Going-to-movies experiences.
rec.arts.movies.past-films Past movies.
rec.arts.movies.people People in the movie business.
rec.arts.movies.production Filmmaking, amateur and professional.
rec.arts.movies.reviews Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.movies.tech Technical aspects of movies.
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 discussion.
rec.arts.puppetry For discussion of puppets in any form or venue.
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.sf.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.collecting Topics relating to Star Wars collecting.
rec.arts.sf.starwars.games Star Wars games: RPG, computer, card, etc.
rec.arts.sf.starwars.info General information pertaining to Star Wars. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.starwars.misc Miscellaneous topics pertaining to Star Wars.
rec.arts.sf.tv Discussing general television SF.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5 Babylon 5 creators meet Babylon 5 fans.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.info Announcements about TV show _Babylon 5_. (Moderated)
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.robert-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)
rec.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 topics 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 past and current shows.
rec.arts.tv.interactive Developments in interactive television.
rec.arts.tv.mst3k.announce Mystery Science Theater 3000 announcements. (Moderated)
rec.arts.tv.mst3k.misc 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 of interest to all soap opera viewers.
rec.arts.tv.uk.comedy Regarding UK-based comedy shows.
rec.arts.tv.uk.coronation-st Regarding the UK based show Coronation Street.
rec.arts.tv.uk.eastenders Regarding the UK based show Eastenders.
rec.arts.tv.uk.misc Miscellaneous topics about UK-based television.
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 systems. (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 recording and studio engineering.
rec.audio.tech Theoretical, factual, and DIY topics in home audio.
rec.audio.tubes Electronic audio circuits which use vacuum tubes.
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 Driving automobiles.
rec.autos.makers.chrysler Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Eagle, etc info/talk.
rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer 1991+ Ford Explorer SUV.
rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang Ford Mustangs in all their flavours.
rec.autos.makers.saturn All about Saturn cars, fans and company.
rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled Bug, Bus, Ghia, Squareback, Thing, etc.
rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled Golf, Jetta, Corrado, Vanagon, new models, etc.
rec.autos.marketplace Buy/Sell/Trade automobiles, parts, tools, accessories.
rec.autos.misc Miscellaneous 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 racing 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.rally Any type of interest in any form of rally motorsport.
rec.autos.sport.tech Technical aspects & technology of auto racing.
rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.aviation.announce Events of interest to the aviation community. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.answers Frequently asked questions about aviation. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.hang-gliding Hang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flight.
rec.aviation.homebuilt Selecting, designing, building, and restoring aircraft.
rec.aviation.ifr Flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
rec.aviation.marketplace Aviation classifieds.
rec.aviation.military Military aircraft of the past, present and future.
rec.aviation.misc Miscellaneous topics in aviation.
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. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.rotorcraft Helicopters and other rotary wing aircraft.
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 Light 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, construction, 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.cruising Cruising in boats.
rec.boats.marketplace Boating products for sale and wanted. (Moderated)
rec.boats.paddle Talk about any boats with oars, paddles, etc.
rec.boats.racing Boat racing.
rec.boats.racing.power Speed-based competition of all motorized watercraft.
rec.climbing Climbing techniques, competition announcements, etc.
rec.collecting Discussion among collectors of many things.
rec.collecting.cards.discuss Discussion 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.dolls Doll and bear collecting and crafting.
rec.collecting.phonecards Info and Marketplace group for phonecards.
rec.collecting.postal-history Study of the movement of the mails worldwide.
rec.collecting.sport.baseball Baseball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.basketball 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.
rec.collecting.stamps Discussion of all things related to philately.
rec.collecting.villages Collectible houses, cottages, villages, and accessories.
rec.crafts.beads Making, collecting, and using beads.
rec.crafts.brewing The art of making beers and meads.
rec.crafts.dollhouses Collecting and making of dollhouse miniatures.
rec.crafts.glass All aspects of glassworking and glass.
rec.crafts.jewelry All aspects of jewelry making and lapidary work.
rec.crafts.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.polymer-clay Techniques & resources relating to polymer clay.
rec.crafts.pottery The ancient art of making clay pots.
rec.crafts.textiles.misc Fiber and textile crafts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.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 & use: spin, dye, knit, weave etc.
rec.crafts.winemaking The tasteful art of making wine.
rec.drugs.cannabis The drug cannabis (marijuana).
rec.drugs.misc Stimulants, sedatives, smart drugs, et cetera.
rec.drugs.psychedelic LSD, Ecstasy, magic mushrooms and the like.
rec.equestrian Discussion of things equestrian.
rec.folk-dancing Folk dances, dancers, and dancing.
rec.food.chocolate Chocolate.
rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
rec.food.drink Wines and spirits.
rec.food.drink.beer All things beer.
rec.food.drink.coffee The making and drinking of coffee.
rec.food.drink.tea Tea as beverage and culture.
rec.food.historic The history of food making arts.
rec.food.preserving Preserving foodstuffs, herbs, and medicinals.
rec.food.recipes Recipes 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.gambling.blackjack Analysis of and strategy for blackjack, aka 21.
rec.gambling.craps Analysis of and strategy for the dice game craps.
rec.gambling.lottery Strategy and news of lotteries and sweepstakes.
rec.gambling.misc All other gambling topics including travel.
rec.gambling.other-games Gambling games not covered elsewhere.
rec.gambling.poker Analysis and strategy of live poker games.
rec.gambling.racing Wagering on animal races.
rec.gambling.sports Wagering on human sporting events.
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 Encounter 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.analysis Analysis of openings/middlegames/endgames.
rec.games.chess.computer Reports on game servers, databases, software.
rec.games.chess.misc Forum for news/discussion related to chess.
rec.games.chess.play-by-email Reports/discussions regarding email chess.
rec.games.chess.politics News of nat'l/international chess organizations.
rec.games.chinese-chess Discussion 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 welcome).
rec.games.computer.doom.misc Talking about DOOM and id Software.
rec.games.computer.doom.playing Playing DOOM and user-created levels.
rec.games.computer.puzzle Puzzle-solving computer games.
rec.games.computer.quake.announce Info/FAQ/Announcements about Quake. (Moderated)
rec.games.computer.quake.editing Editing and hacking Quake-related files.
rec.games.computer.quake.misc General discussion of Quake.
rec.games.computer.xpilot About the X11 game XPilot.
rec.games.corewar The Core War computer challenge.
rec.games.design Discussion of game design related issues.
rec.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.gurps The GURPS role playing game.
rec.games.frp.live-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.frp.storyteller World of Darkness and StoryTeller games.
rec.games.frp.super-heroes Super-hero role playing games.
rec.games.go Discussion about Go.
rec.games.int-fiction All aspects of interactive fiction games.
rec.games.mecha Giant robot games.
rec.games.miniatures.historical Historical and modern tabletop wargaming.
rec.games.miniatures.misc Miniatures and various tabletop wargames.
rec.games.miniatures.warhammer Wargaming in the Warhammer Universe.
rec.games.misc Games and computer games.
rec.games.mud.admin Administrative issues of multiuser dungeons.
rec.games.mud.announce Informational articles about 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, like 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.playing-cards Recreational (non-gambling) card playing.
rec.games.programmer Discussion of adventure game programming.
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 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 discussions.
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-cards.marketplace.magic.auctions Auctions of Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.magic.sales Selling Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.magic.trades Trading Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.misc Trading trading card stuff.
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 merits 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.video.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.video.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.video.sony Sony game hardware and software.
rec.games.xtank.play Strategy and tactics for the distributed game Xtank.
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 Discussions 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 moderator'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.hunting.dogs Hunting topics specifically related to using dogs. (Moderated)
rec.juggling Juggling techniques, equipment and events.
rec.kites Talk about kites and kiting.
rec.knives Anything that goes cut or has an edge.
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.air Radio-controlled air models.
rec.models.rc.land Radio-controlled land models.
rec.models.rc.misc Radio-controlled miscellaneous items.
rec.models.rc.water Radio-controlled water models.
rec.models.rockets Model rockets for hobbyists.
rec.models.scale Construction of models.
rec.motorcycles 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.a-cappella Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment.
rec.music.afro-latin Music with Afro-Latin, African and Latin influences.
rec.music.ambient Ambient music and artists.
rec.music.arabic All aspects of the music of the Arab world.
rec.music.artists.beach-boys The Beach Boys' music & the effect they've had.
rec.music.artists.bruce-hornsby The music of Bruce Hornsby.
rec.music.artists.danny-elfman Composer Danny Elfman's music.
rec.music.artists.debbie-gibson The music of Deborah Gibson.
rec.music.artists.mariah-carey Mariah Carey and her music.
rec.music.artists.queensryche The Thinking Mind's Metal Band.
rec.music.artists.springsteen Forum for fans of Bruce Springsteen's music.
rec.music.beatles Postings about the Fab Four & their music.
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.brazilian All aspects of brazilian music.
rec.music.celtic Traditional and modern music with a Celtic 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 (including early) music.
rec.music.classical.recordings Classical music on CD, vinyl, cassette, etc.
rec.music.collecting.cd Compact discs of collector value.
rec.music.collecting.misc Music collecting other than vinyl or CD.
rec.music.collecting.vinyl Collecting vinyl records.
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, 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.filipino All types and forms of Filipino music.
rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of 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 culture 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 announcements on musical topics. (Moderated)
rec.music.iranian Discussion of Iranian music.
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 Upright bass and bass guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.bowed-strings Violin family (current & old) performance.
rec.music.makers.builders Design, building, repair of musical instruments.
rec.music.makers.choral Choral groups and choral music.
rec.music.makers.dulcimer Dulcimers and related instruments.
rec.music.makers.french-horn About horn players and playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar Electric and acoustic guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic Discussion of acoustic guitar playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz All aspects of jazz guitar.
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.piano Piano music, performing, composing, learning, styles.
rec.music.makers.songwriting All about songwriting.
rec.music.makers.squeezebox Accordions, concertinas, and related free reeds.
rec.music.makers.synth Synthesizers and computer music.
rec.music.makers.trumpet The exchange of trumpet related information.
rec.music.marketplace.cd Buying and selling collectible compact discs.
rec.music.marketplace.misc Buying and selling non-vinyl/CD music.
rec.music.marketplace.vinyl Buying and selling collectible vinyl records.
rec.music.misc Music lovers' group.
rec.music.movies Music for movies and television.
rec.music.newage "New Age" music discussions.
rec.music.opera All aspects of opera.
rec.music.phish Discussing the musical group Phish.
rec.music.progressive Symphonic rock, art rock, fusion, Canterbury, RIO, etc.
rec.music.promotional Information and promo materials from record companies. (Moderated)
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 the 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.camping General camping, any camping you could do by auto.
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.outdoors.marketplace All business related to the outdoors.
rec.outdoors.national-parks Activities and politics in national parks.
rec.outdoors.rv-travel Discussions related to recreational vehicles.
rec.parks.theme Entertainment theme parks.
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.behavior 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 posted 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.darkroom Developing, printing and other darkroom issues.
rec.photo.digital Digital cameras, scanners, printers, software, PhotoCD.
rec.photo.equipment.35mm 35mm cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.large-format Large format cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.medium-format Medium format cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.misc Other formats, tripods, projectors, bags etc.
rec.photo.film+labs Film and commercial photofinishing.
rec.photo.marketplace Trading of personal photographic equipment.
rec.photo.misc General issues related to photography.
rec.photo.moderated The art and science of photography. (Moderated)
rec.photo.technique.art Issues of fine art, framing, display.
rec.photo.technique.misc Other non-equipment posts about technique.
rec.photo.technique.nature Wildlife, landscapes, travel tips etc.
rec.photo.technique.people Portraits, figure studies, weddings etc.
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, & other 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.homebrew 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.
rec.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.scanner "Utility" broadcasting traffic above 30 MHz.
rec.radio.shortwave Shortwave radio enthusiasts.
rec.radio.swap Offers to trade and swap radio equipment.
rec.roller-coaster Roller coasters and other 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.scuba.equipment Scuba equipment, purchase, pros/cons, use.
rec.scuba.locations Scuba travel, location questions.
rec.skiing.alpine Downhill skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.announce FAQ, competition results, automated snow reports. (Moderated)
rec.skiing.backcountry Backcountry skiing.
rec.skiing.marketplace Items for sale/wanted.
rec.skiing.nordic Cross-country skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.resorts.europe Skiing in Europe.
rec.skiing.resorts.misc Skiing in other than Europe and North America.
rec.skiing.resorts.north-america Skiing in North America.
rec.skiing.snowboard Snowboarding technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skydiving Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
rec.sport.archery All aspects of archery for archers of any skill level.
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 baseball data (Stats, birthdays, scheds).
rec.sport.baseball.fantasy Rotisserie (fantasy) baseball play.
rec.sport.basketball.college Hoops on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.basketball.europe A European basketball forum.
rec.sport.basketball.misc Discussion about basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.pro Talk of professional 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 the 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 football.
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 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 wrestling.
rec.sport.pro-wrestling.fantasy Rotisserie league professional wrestling.
rec.sport.rowing Crew for competition or fitness.
rec.sport.rugby.league Everything related to playing/supporting Rugby League.
rec.sport.rugby.union Everything related to playing/supporting Rugby Union.
rec.sport.skating.ice.figure Figure/artistic skating.
rec.sport.skating.ice.recreational Recreational ice skating.
rec.sport.skating.inline Inline skating, aka Rollerblading.
rec.sport.skating.misc Miscellaneous skating topics.
rec.sport.skating.racing Racing and speed skating.
rec.sport.skating.roller Conventional (quad) roller skating.
rec.sport.snowmobiles Snowmobiling and related issues.
rec.sport.soccer Discussion about soccer (Association Football).
rec.sport.softball All aspects of fastpitch and slowpitch softball.
rec.sport.squash Forum for all apects of squash.
rec.sport.swimming Training for and competing in swimming events.
rec.sport.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.
rec.sport.unicycling All sorts of fun on one wheel.
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.cars Toy car collecting.
rec.toys.lego Discussion of Lego, Duplo (and compatible) toys.
rec.toys.misc Discussion of toys that lack a specific newsgroup.
rec.travel.africa Travel on the African continent.
rec.travel.air Airline travel around the world.
rec.travel.asia Travel in Asia.
rec.travel.australia+nz Travel Information for Australia and New Zealand.
rec.travel.caribbean Travel to the islands of the Caribbean, sans pirates.
rec.travel.cruises Travel by cruise ship.
rec.travel.europe Travel in Europe.
rec.travel.latin-america Travel in Caribbean, Central and South America.
rec.travel.marketplace Tickets and accomodations wanted and for 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 Amateur, computer-based video editing and production.
rec.video.production Making professional quality video productions.
rec.video.professional Professional video, technical and artistic. (Moderated)
rec.video.releases Pre-recorded video releases on laserdisc and videotape.
rec.video.satellite.dbs DBS systems and technologies.
rec.video.satellite.europe European satellite broadcasting.
rec.video.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" Discussions marked by special and usually practical knowledge, relating to research in or application of the established sciences.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- sci.aeronautics The 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.agriculture.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 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 astronomy 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 astronomy/astrophysics research. (Moderated) sci.bio.botany The scientific study of plants. sci.bio.conservation Conservation biology research. (Moderated) sci.bio.ecology Ecological research. sci.bio.entomology.homoptera Research on homopteran (sap-sucking) insects. sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Lepidoptera: butterflies & moths. sci.bio.entomology.misc General insect study and related issues. sci.bio.ethology Animal behavior and behavioral ecology. sci.bio.evolution Discussions of evolutionary biology. (Moderated) sci.bio.fisheries All aspects of fisheries science and fish biology. sci.bio.food-science Topics related to food science and technology. sci.bio.herp Biology of amphibians and reptiles. sci.bio.microbiology Protists, fungi, algae, other microscopic organisms. sci.bio.misc Biology and related sciences. sci.bio.paleontology Life of the past (but no creation vs evolution!). sci.bio.phytopathology All aspects of plant diseases and pests. (Moderated) sci.bio.systematics Systematics, taxonomy, and the tree of life. sci.chem Chemistry and related sciences. sci.chem.analytical Analytical chemistry. sci.chem.coatings Paints and Coatings practitioners. sci.chem.electrochem The field of electrochemistry. sci.chem.electrochem.battery Analyzing all aspects of all types of batteries. sci.chem.labware Chemical laboratory equipment. sci.chem.organomet Organometallic chemistry. sci.classics 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 animation. 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.research Research in all fields of economics. (Moderated) sci.edu The science of education. sci.electronics.basics Elementary questions about electronics. sci.electronics.cad Schematic drafting, printed circuit layout, simulation. sci.electronics.components Integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors. sci.electronics.design Electronic circuit design. sci.electronics.equipment Test, lab, & industrial electronic products. sci.electronics.misc General discussions of the field of electronics. sci.electronics.repair Fixing 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.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.geomechanics Geomechanics issues and related topics. sci.engr.heat-vent-ac Heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration. sci.engr.lighting 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 Engineering. sci.engr.safety All aspects of the safety of engineered systems. sci.engr.semiconductors Semiconductor devices, processes, materials, physics. sci.engr.surveying Measurement and mapping of the earth surface. sci.engr.television.advanced HDTV/DATV standards, equipment, practices, etc. sci.engr.television.broadcast Broadcast facility equipment and practices. sci.environment Discussions about the environment and ecology. sci.fractals Objects of non-integral dimension and other chaos. sci.geo.earthquakes For discussion of earthquakes 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.meteorology 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.rivers+lakes Science of rivers and lakes. sci.geo.satellite-nav Satellite navigation systems, especially GPS. 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. sci.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 discussions 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.med.aids AIDS: treatment, pathology/biology of HIV, prevention. (Moderated) sci.med.cardiology All aspects of cardiovascular diseases. sci.med.dentistry Dentally related topics; all about teeth. sci.med.diseases.cancer Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. sci.med.diseases.hepatitis Hepatitis diseases. sci.med.diseases.lyme Lyme Disease: patient support, research & information. sci.med.immunology Medical/scientific aspects of immune illness. sci.med.informatics Computer applications in medical care. sci.med.laboratory All aspects of laboratory medicine and management. sci.med.midwifery The practice of obstetrics by midwives. (Moderated) sci.med.nursing Nursing questions and discussion. sci.med.nutrition Physiological impacts of diet. sci.med.occupational Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) & job injury issues. sci.med.orthopedics Orthopedic Surgery, related issues and management. (Moderated) sci.med.pathology Pathology and laboratory medicine. sci.med.pharmacy The teaching and practice of pharmacy. sci.med.physics Issues of physics in medical testing/care. sci.med.prostate.bph Benign prostatic hypertrophy. sci.med.prostate.cancer Prostate cancer. sci.med.prostate.prostatitis Prostatitis. 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.moderated Military technology. (Moderated) sci.military.naval Navies of the world, past, present and future. 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 & application of operations research. sci.optics Discussion relating to the science of optics. sci.optics.fiber Fiber optic components, systems, applications. sci.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc. sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc. sci.physics.accelerators Particle accelerators and the physics of beams. sci.physics.computational.fluid-dynamics Computational fluid dynamics. sci.physics.cond-matter Condensed matter physics, theory and experiment. sci.physics.electromag Electromagnetic theory and applications. sci.physics.fusion Info on fusion, esp. "cold" fusion. sci.physics.particle Particle physics discussions. 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.announce Psychology-related announcements. (Moderated) sci.psychology.consciousness On the nature of consciousness. (Moderated) sci.psychology.journals.psyche E-journal on consciousness. (Moderated) sci.psychology.journals.psycoloquy E-journal on psychology. (Moderated) sci.psychology.misc General discussion of psychology. sci.psychology.personality All personality systems & measurement. sci.psychology.psychotherapy Practice of psychotherapy. sci.psychology.research Research issues in psychology. (Moderated) sci.psychology.theory Theories of psychology & behavior. sci.research Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever. sci.research.careers Issues relevant to careers in scientific 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 space 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 Statistical 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. sci.techniques.mass-spec All areas of mass spectrometry. (Moderated) sci.techniques.microscopy The field of microscopy. sci.techniques.spectroscopy Spectrum analysis. sci.techniques.testing.misc General testing techniques in science. sci.techniques.testing.nondestructive Nondestructive tests in science. sci.techniques.xtallography The field of crystallography. sci.virtual-worlds Virtual Reality - technology and culture. (Moderated)
"soc" Groups primarily addressing social issues and socializing.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- soc.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) soc.atheism Living as an atheist and atheism in society. (Moderated) soc.bi Discussions of bisexuality. soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc. soc.college.admissions The university admissions process. soc.college.financial-aid Financial aid issues, college and beyond. soc.college.grad General issues 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 Discussions 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 & things African. soc.culture.african.american Discussions about Afro-American issues. soc.culture.albanian Albania and Albanians around the world. soc.culture.algeria From A to Z about Algeria. soc.culture.arabic Technological & cultural issues, *not* politics. soc.culture.argentina All about life in Argentina. soc.culture.asean Countries of the Assoc. of SE Asian Nations. soc.culture.asian.american Issues & discussion about Asian-Americans. soc.culture.assyrian Assyrian culture, history, language, current diaspora. soc.culture.australian Australian culture and society. soc.culture.austria Austria and its people. soc.culture.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.breton All about Breton culture and Brittany. soc.culture.british 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 of Canada and its people. soc.culture.caribbean Life in the Caribbean. soc.culture.catalan The Catalan language and the lands where it is spoken. 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.colombia Colombian talk, social, politics, science. soc.culture.cornish All things Cornish and Cornwall, worldwide. soc.culture.costa-rica Topics about Costa Rica. 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.dominican-rep The life and people of the Dominican Republic. soc.culture.ecuador The culture and people of Ecuador. soc.culture.egyptian Egypt, and its society, culture, heritage, etc. soc.culture.el-salvador Topics about El Salvador, Central America. soc.culture.estonia Estonian culture, language, news, politics. (Moderated) soc.culture.europe Discussing all aspects of all-European society. soc.culture.filipino Group about the Filipino culture. soc.culture.french French culture, history, and related discussions. soc.culture.german Discussions about German culture and history. soc.culture.greek Group about Greeks. soc.culture.haiti Haiti specific development and cultural issues. soc.culture.hawaii Aloha kakou, E KOMO MAI! Eh, no forget hemo da shoes. (Moderated) soc.culture.hongkong Discussions pertaining to Hong Kong. soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Entertainment in Hong Kong. soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian. soc.culture.indian.delhi Information related to Delhi, capital of India. soc.culture.indian.gujarati Gujarati cultural group. soc.culture.indian.info Info group for soc.culture.indian, etc. (Moderated) soc.culture.indian.karnataka Karnataka's culture, history, and present. soc.culture.indian.kerala Culture of the people of Keralite origin. soc.culture.indian.marathi Discussion related 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.intercultural People of mixed "culture", "ethnicity", "race". soc.culture.iranian Discussions about Iran and things Iranian/Persian. soc.culture.iraq Iraq, its society, culture and heritage. soc.culture.irish Ireland and Irish culture. soc.culture.israel Israel and Israelis. 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. (Moderated) soc.culture.jewish.parenting Issues about raising Jewish children. (Moderated) soc.culture.jordan All topics concerning The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. soc.culture.kenya Kenyan peoples, politics, culture, and affairs. soc.culture.korean Discussions about Korea & things Korean. soc.culture.kurdish People from Kurdistan and Kurds around the world. soc.culture.kuwait Kuwaiti culture, society, and history. soc.culture.laos Cultural and Social Aspects of Laos. soc.culture.latin-america Topics about Latin-America. soc.culture.lebanon Discussion about things Lebanese. soc.culture.liberia The culture of Liberia. soc.culture.maghreb North African society and culture. soc.culture.magyar The Hungarian people & their culture. soc.culture.malagasy Madagascar and the Malagasy culture. soc.culture.malaysia All about Malaysian 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 and 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 related to New Zealand. soc.culture.nicaragua Topics related to the country of Nicaragua in general. soc.culture.nigeria Nigerian affairs, society, cultures, and peoples. soc.culture.nordic Discussion about culture up north. soc.culture.pacific-island Culture of the pacific islands (except Hawaii). soc.culture.pakistan Topics of discussion about Pakistan. soc.culture.palestine Palestinian people, culture and politics. 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. soc.culture.punjab Punjab and Punjabi culture. soc.culture.quebec Quebec society and culture. soc.culture.rep-of-georgia The Caucasian Republic of Georgia and Georgians. soc.culture.romanian Discussion of Romanian and Moldavian people. soc.culture.russian All things Russian in the broadest sense. soc.culture.scientists Cultural issues about scientists & scientific projects. soc.culture.scottish Anything regarding Scotland or things Scots. soc.culture.sierra-leone The culture of Sierra Leone. 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.south-africa.afrikaans The Afrikaans language and speakers. soc.culture.soviet Topics 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.syria Syrian cultural matters and affairs. soc.culture.taiwan Discussion about things Taiwanese. soc.culture.tamil Tamil language, 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 home 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.welsh The people, language and history of Wales. soc.culture.yugoslavia Discussions of Yugoslavia and its people. soc.culture.zimbabwe Culture and other issues pertaining to Zimbabwe. soc.feminism Discussion of feminism & feminist issues. (Moderated) soc.genealogy.african Genealogy of Africa and the African Diaspora. soc.genealogy.australia+nz Australia, New Zealand, and their territories. soc.genealogy.benelux Genealogy in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. soc.genealogy.computing Genealogical computing & net resources. soc.genealogy.french Francophone genealogy. soc.genealogy.german Family history including a German background. soc.genealogy.hispanic Genealogy relating to Hispanics. soc.genealogy.jewish Jewish genealogy group. (Moderated) soc.genealogy.marketplace Genealogy services and products. soc.genealogy.medieval Genealogy in the period from roughly AD500 to AD1600. soc.genealogy.methods Genealogical methods and resources. (Moderated) soc.genealogy.misc General genealogical discussions. soc.genealogy.nordic Genealogy in the Scandinavian countries. soc.genealogy.slavic Genealogy of Slavic peoples. soc.genealogy.surnames Surname queries & tafels. (Moderated) soc.genealogy.uk+ireland Genealogy of Britain, Ireland & offshore isles. soc.history Discussions of things historical. soc.history.living Living history and reenactment, issues and info. soc.history.medieval The historic period of the middle ages. soc.history.moderated All aspects of history. (Moderated) soc.history.science History of science and related areas. soc.history.war.misc History & events of wars in general. soc.history.war.us-civil-war Aspects of the U.S. Civil War. (Moderated) soc.history.war.vietnam The Vietnam War. (Moderated) soc.history.war.world-war-ii History & events of World War Two. (Moderated) soc.history.what-if Alternate history. soc.libraries.talk Discussing all aspects of libraries. soc.men Issues related to men, their problems & relationships. 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 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.religion.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 Eastern religions. (Moderated) soc.religion.gnosis Gnosis, marifat, jnana & direct sacred experience. (Moderated) soc.religion.hindu Discussion about the Hindu dharma, philosophy, culture. (Moderated) soc.religion.islam Discussions of the Islamic faith. (Moderated) soc.religion.quaker The Religious Society of Friends. soc.religion.shamanism Discussion of the full range of shamanic experience. (Moderated) soc.religion.sikhism Sikh Religion and Sikhs all over the world. (Moderated) soc.religion.unitarian-univ Unitarian-Universalism & non-creedal religions. (Moderated) soc.religion.vaishnava All aspects of Vishnu and Vaishnavism. (Moderated) soc.retirement Retirement, aging, gerontology issues. soc.rights.human Human rights & activism (e.g., Amnesty International). soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc. soc.support.depression.crisis Personal crisis situations. soc.support.depression.family Coping with depressed people. soc.support.depression.manic Bipolar/manic-depression. soc.support.depression.misc Depression and mood disorders. soc.support.depression.seasonal Seasonal affective disorder. soc.support.depression.treatment Treatments of depression. soc.support.fat-acceptance Self-acceptance for fat people. No diet talk. soc.support.loneliness Mutual help and chat for those of us who feel alone. (Moderated) soc.support.transgendered Transgendered and intersexed persons. soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi Gay youths helping each other. (Moderated) soc.veterans Social issues relating to military veterans. soc.women Issues related to women, their problems & relationships. soc.women.lesbian-and-bi Lives of lesbian and bisexual women. (Moderated)
"talk" Groups largely debate-oriented and tending to feature long discussions without resolution and without appreciable amounts of generally useful information.
Newsgroup Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- talk.abortion All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion. talk.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated) talk.atheism Debate about the validity and nature of atheism. talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often interesting. talk.environment Discussion the state of the environment & what to do. talk.euthanasia All aspects of euthanasia. 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 and government. talk.politics.drugs The politics of drug issues. talk.politics.european-union The EU and political integration in Europe. 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 involved 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.theory 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.religion.misc Religious, ethical, & moral implications. talk.religion.newage Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies. talk.rumors For the posting of rumors.
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