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comp.ai Artificial intelligence discussions.
comp.ai.digest Arpanet Artificial Intelligence Digest. (Moderated
comp.arch Computer architecture.
comp.binaries.amiga Binaries for the AMIGA computer
comp.binaries.atari.st Binaries for the ATARI ST system
comp.binaries.ibm.pc Binaries for the IBM-PC and clones
comp.binaries.mac Binaries for the MACIntosh
comp.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.misc General bug reports and fixes.
comp.bugs.sys5 Reports of AT&T System 5 (and System 3) related bu
comp.cog-eng Cognitive engineering.
comp.compilers Compiler construction, etc. (Moderated)
comp.databases Database and data management issues and theory.
comp.dcom.lans Local area network hardware and software.
comp.dcom.modems Data communications hardware and software.
comp.dcom.telecom Telecommunications digest. (Moderated)
comp.doc Public-domain documentation. (Moderated)
comp.doc.techreports Announcements and lists of technical reports.(Mode
comp.edu Computer science education.
comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors.
comp.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processin
comp.graphics.digest Arpanet Digest on Computer Graphics. (Moderated)
comp.hypercube Massively parallel systems: hardware & software. (
comp.lang.ada The computer language Ada*.
comp.lang.apl The computer language APL.
comp.lang.c The computer language C.
comp.lang.c++ The object-oriented computer language C++.
comp.lang.forth The computer language Forth.
comp.lang.fortran The computer language FORTRAN.
comp.lang.lisp The computer language LISP.
comp.lang.misc Other computer languages.
comp.lang.modula2 The computer language Modula-2.
comp.lang.pascal The computer language Pascal.
comp.lang.postscript The ADOBE postscript markup language.
comp.lang.prolog The computer language PROLOG.
comp.lang.smalltalk The computer language Smalltalk 80.
comp.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware and software. (Moderated)
comp.lsi Large scale integrated circuits.
comp.mail.elm Discussion and fixes for ELM mail system. (Modera
comp.mail.headers Arpanet header-people mailnig list.
comp.mail.maps Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated)
comp.mail.misc General discussions about computer mail.
comp.mail.uucp Proposed uucp mail/network standards.
comp.misc Misc discussions on computers
comp.newprod Announcements of new products (Moderated)
comp.org.decus DEC* Users Society
comp.org.fidonet FidoNews digest, official news of FidoNet Assoc. (
comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements.
comp.os.cpm The CP/M operating system.
comp.os.eunice The SRI Eunice system.
comp.os.minix The MINIX operating system
comp.os.os9 The os9 operating system. (Moderated)
comp.os.research Operating System research
comp.os.vms The VMS operating system
comp.periphs Peripheral devices.
comp.protocols File Transfer Protocol discussions. (Moderated
comp.protocols.appletalk Discusssions on AppleTalk protocol.
comp.protocols.kermit Information about the Kermit package. (Moderated
comp.protocols.misc Various forms and types of FTP protocol.
comp.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. (Moderated)
comp.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. (Moder
comp.society The impact of technology on society. (Moderated)
comp.sources.amiga Public Domain Software for the Amiga. (Moderated
comp.sources.atari.st Sources for the ATARI ST system
comp.sources.bugs Bugs and fixes for comp.sources postings (Moderate
comp.sources.d Any discussion on comp.sources postings.
comp.sources.games Postings of recreational software (Moderated
comp.sources.mac Public Domain Software for the Macintosh (Moderate
comp.sources.misc Misc. sources for programs.
comp.sources.unix Public Domain Software for Unix systems (Moderated
comp.sources.wanted Requests for software, termcap entries, etc.
comp.std.c C language standards (Moderated)
comp.std.internat International standards
comp.std.mumps The X11.1 committee on Mumps (Moderated)
comp.std.unix The P1003 committee on UNIX (Moderated)
comp.sys.amiga Commodore Amiga computers -- info, uses, no progra
comp.sys.apollo Apollo computer systems. (Moderated)
comp.sys.apple Apple computers.
comp.sys.atari.8bit 8 bit Atari computers.
comp.sys.atari.st 16 bit Atari computers.
comp.sys.att AT&T computers.
comp.sys.cbm Commodore computers.
comp.sys.dec DEC computers.
comp.sys.hp Hewlett/Packard computers
comp.sys.ibm.pc IBM personal computers.
comp.sys.ibm.pc.digest Arpanet Digest on the IBM PC family. (Moderated
comp.sys.intel Intel computers.
comp.sys.m6809 M6809 computer systems
comp.sys.m68k Motorola 68000, 68010, 68020 based computers
comp.sys.m68k.digest Arpanet Digest on 68000-based systems. (Moderated
comp.sys.m68k.pc Discussion about 68k-based PCs. (Moderated)
comp.sys.mac The Apple Macintosh & Lisa
comp.sys.mac.digest Arpanet Digest on Apple Macintosh computers (Moder
comp.sys.masscomp Masscomp computers. (Moderated)
comp.sys.misc Other types of computers.
comp.sys.nsc National Semiconductor Computers and chips.
comp.sys.nsc.32k Systems built around the NSC 32000
comp.sys.pyramid Pyramid 90x computers. (Moderated)
comp.sys.ridge Ridge 32 computers and ROS. (Moderated)
comp.sys.sequent Sequent systems, (esp. Balance 8000). (Moderated
comp.sys.sun Sun workstation computers (Moderated)
comp.sys.tandy Tandy/Radio Shack computers
comp.sys.ti Texas Instruments computers.
comp.sys.workstations Various workstation-type computers. (Moderated
comp.terminals All sorts of terminals.
comp.text Text processing.
comp.text.desktop Technology and techniques in Desktop publishing
comp.unix UNIX* features and bugs. (Moderated)
comp.unix.questions General questions on UNIX.
comp.unix.wizards Expert discussions, bug reports, and fixes for UNI
comp.unix.xenix XENIX flavor of UNIX
comp.windows.misc Various issues about windowing systems.
comp.windows.news Sun Microsystems NewS window system.
comp.windows.x Discussions of the X-window protocol
misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc.
misc.consumers.house Owning and maintaining a house.
misc.forsale Items for sale
misc.handicap Handicap related issues
misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc.
misc.invest Investments and the handling of money.
misc.jobs Job announcements, requests, etc.
misc.jobs.misc Discussion about employment, workplaces, careers.
misc.jobs.offered Announcements of positions available.
misc.jobs.resumes Postings of resumes and situation
misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities.
misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law.
misc.misc Various discussions too short-lived for other grou
misc.psi ESP,PSI, etc (Moderated)
misc.taxes Tax laws and advice.
misc.test Testing of network software. Very boring.
misc.wanted Requests for things that are needed.
mod.announce.newusers Moderated, explanatory postings for new users.
mod.comp-soc Discussion on the impact of technology on society.
mod.compilers Moderated discussions concerning compilers.
mod.computers.68k Moderated discussion of 68000 computers
mod.computers.apollo APOLLO computer systems
mod.computers.ibm-pc For the IBM family of PC's
mod.computers.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware, software.
mod.computers.masscomp Discussion of Masscomp computers
mod.computers.pyramid PYRAMID computer systems
mod.computers.ridge RIDGE computer systems.
mod.computers.sequent SEQUENT computer systems.
mod.computers.sun SUN workstations.
mod.computers.vax DEC's VAX line of computers
mod.computers.workstations Workstations in general.
mod.conferences Calls for papers and conference announcements.
mod.graphics Moderated discussions on graphics.
mod.human-nets Computer aided communications digest
mod.legal Moderated discussions concerning legal issues.
mod.mac APPLE MacIntosh micros.
mod.mac.binaries Binary sources for Macintosh
mod.mac.sources Source code for Macintosh users
mod.mag Moderated discussions on magazines
mod.mag.fidonet FIDOnet mag
mod.mag.otherrealms Science Fiction and Fantasy fanzine.
mod.map Announcements and software concerning maps and rou
mod.motss Moderated newsgroup on gay issues and topics
mod.movies Moderated reviews and discussion of movies
mod.music Moderated reviews and discussion of things musical
mod.music.gaffa Love-Hounds Digest.
mod.newprod Announcements of new products of interest to reade
mod.newslists Postings of news-related statistics and lists
mod.os Discussions about operating systems and related ar
mod.os.os9 Discussions on the OS9 operating system.
mod.os.unix Moderated discussions on the UN*X operating system
mod.philosophy Moderated discussions on philosophy.
mod.politics Discussions on political problems, systems, soluti
mod.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest.
mod.protocols For discussion of various network protocols.
mod.protocols.appletalk APPLE communications protocol?
mod.protocols.kermit Information about the popular Kermit software pack
mod.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols
mod.psi Moderated discussions on Parapsychology.
mod.rec Discussions on pasttimes (not currently active)
mod.rec.guns Discussions about firearms
mod.recipes Moderated group for recipes
mod.risks Discussions of computer risks.
mod.sources Moderated postings of public domain sources
mod.sources.doc Public-domain documentation.
mod.std Moderated discussion about various standards
mod.std.c Discussion about C language standards
mod.std.mumps Discussion about standards for MUMPS
mod.std.unix Moderated discussion on standardizing UN*X
mod.techreports Re-distribution of technical report lists.
mod.telecom Telecommunications digest
mod.test Testing of moderated newsgroups -- no moderator
mod.vlsi Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits
net.college College, college activities, campus life, etc.
net.columbia The space shuttle and the STS program.
net.comics The funnies, old and new.
net.consumers.house House-related consumer issues:
net.cooks Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
net.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption.
net.cse Computer science education.
net.cycle Motorcycles and related products and laws.
net.jokes Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
net.jokes.d Discussions on the content of net.jokes articles
net.micro.16k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips
net.micro.atari Discussion about Ataris.
net.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
net.periphs Peripheral devices.
net.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
net.philosophy Philosophical discussions.
net.physics Physical laws, properties, etc.
net.poems For the posting of poems.
net.politics Political discussions. Could get hot.
net.politics.terror For the discussion of terrorism
net.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems.
net.puzzle Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
net.railroad Real and model train fans newsgroup.
net.rec Recreational/participant sports.
net.rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
net.rec.boat Hobbyists interested in boating.
net.rec.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge.
net.rec.drugs Recreational drugs?
net.rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities
net.rec.photo Hobbyists interested in photography.
net.rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
net.rec.ski Hobbyists interested in skiing.
net.rec.skydive Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
net.rec.wood Hobbyists interested in woodworking.
net.religion Religious, ethical, and moral implications of acti
net.religion.christian Discussion about form and nature of Christianity
net.religion.jewish Information and discussion about Judaism.
net.research Research and computer research.
net.roots Genealogical matters.
net.rumor For the posting of rumors.
net.sci General purpose scientific discussions.
net.sf-lovers Science fiction lovers newsgroup.
net.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc
net.social Like net.singles, but for everyone.
net.sources For the posting of software packages & documentati
net.sources.bugs For bug fixes and features discussion pertaining t
net.sources.d Discussion of sources?
net.sources.games Postings of recreational software
net.sources.mac Software for the Apple MacIntosh
net.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc
net.sport Spectator sports.
net.sport.baseball Discussion about baseball.
net.sport.football Discussion about football.
net.sport.hockey Discussion about hockey.
net.sport.hoops Discussion about basketball.
net.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies.
net.suicide Suicide, laws, ethics, and its causes and effects
net.taxes Tax laws and advice.
net.test For testing of network software. Very boring.
net.text Text processing.
net.travel Traveling all over the world.
net.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current s
net.tv.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who.
net.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas.
net.unix UNIX neophytes group.
net.unix-wizards Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNI
net.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements.
net.veg Vegetarians.
net.video Video and video components.
net.wanted Requests for things that are needed.
net.wanted.sources Requests for software, termcap entries, etc.
net.wines Wines and spirits.
net.wobegon The Prairie Home Companion radio show.
net.women Womens rights, discrimination, etc.
net.works Assorted workstations.
news.admin Comments directed to news administrators.
news.announce General announcements of interest to all. (Moderat
news.announce.conferences Upcoming conferences (Moderated)
news.announce.important Important notices concerning USENET news
news.announce.newusers Explanatory postings for new users. (Moderated)
news.config Postings of system down times and interruptions.
news.groups Discussions and lists of newsgroups
news.lists News-related statistics and lists (Moderated
news.misc Discussions of USENET itself.
news.newsites Postings of new site announcements.
news.software.b B news software.
news.software.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois.
news.stargate Satellite transmission of news.
news.sysadmin Comments directed to system administrators.
rec.arts.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes.
rec.arts.comics The funnies, old and new.
rec.arts.drwho Dr. Who.
rec.arts.misc Other arts related topics.
rec.arts.movies Reviews and discussions of movies.
rec.arts.movies.reviews Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.poems Poetry.
rec.arts.sf-lovers SciFi Lovers newsgroup
rec.arts.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies.
rec.arts.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current s
rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about TV soap operas.
rec.arts.wobegon A Prairie Home Companion Radio show discussion.
rec.audio High fidelity audio.
rec.autos Automobiles, automotive products and laws.
rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.aviation Aviation rules, means, and methods.
rec.bicycles Bicycles, related products and laws.
rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
rec.boats Hobbyists interested in boating.
rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
rec.food.drink Wines and spirits.
rec.food.recipes A distributed
rec.food.veg Vegetarians.
rec.games.board Board games.
rec.games.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge.
rec.games.chess Chess & computer chess.
rec.games.empire The computer game Empire.
rec.games.frp Fantasy Role Playing games.
rec.games.go Go.
rec.games.hack The computer game Hack.
rec.games.misc Other games and computer games.
rec.games.pbm Play by Mail games.
rec.games.rogue The computer game Rogue.
rec.games.trivia Trivia.
rec.games.video Video games.
rec.gardens Gardening, methods and results.
rec.guns Firearms (Moderated)
rec.ham-radio Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules,
rec.ham-radio.packet Packet radio setups.
rec.humor Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
rec.humor.d The content of net.jokes articles
rec.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.mag.otherrealms A science fiction and fantasy magazine. (Moderated
rec.misc Other Recreational/participant sports.
rec.motorcycles Motorcycles and related products and laws.
rec.music Reviews and discussion of things musical (Moderate
rec.music.beatles For discussing the Fab 4
rec.music.classical Classical music.
rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of various sorts
rec.music.gaffa Kate Bush lovers. (Moderated)
rec.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads
rec.music.makers For performers and their discussions.
rec.music.misc Other music related topics.
rec.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music
rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities
rec.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
rec.photo Hobbyists interested in photography.
rec.puzzles Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
rec.railroad Real and model train fans newsgroup.
rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
rec.skiing Hobbyists interested in skiing.
rec.skydiving For discussions on skydiving
rec.sport.baseball Professional baseball.
rec.sport.basketball Professional basketball.
rec.sport.football Professional football.
rec.sport.hockey Professional hockey.
rec.sport.misc Other spectator sports.
rec.travel Traveling all over the world.
rec.video Video and video components.
rec.woodworking Hobbyists interested in woodworking.
sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information.
sci.bio Biology and related sciences.
sci.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption.
sci.electronics Electronic design developments, ideas, and compone
sci.lang Natural languages.
sci.math Mathematical discussions and puzzles.
sci.math.stat Statistics discussion.
sci.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion.
sci.med Medicine and its related products and regulations.
sci.med.aids Discussions related to the AIDS virus
sci.misc General purpose scientific discussions.
sci.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc.
sci.research Research and computer research.
sci.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc
sci.space.shuttle The space shuttle and the STS program.
soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc.
soc.comp Computers and Society (Moderated)
soc.culture.african Africa & things African
soc.culture.celtic Celtics culture.
soc.culture.greek Greeks culture.
soc.culture.indian India & things Indian
soc.culture.jewish Information and discussion about Judaism.
soc.culture.misc Misc discussions on various cultures?
soc.human-nets Computer aided communications digest. (Moderated
soc.men Issues related to men, their problems & relationsh
soc.misc Other Social topics
soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the
soc.politics Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated
soc.religion.christian Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
soc.risks Risks to the public from computers (Moderated)
soc.roots Genealogical matters.
soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc
soc.women Womens rights, discrimination, etc.
talk.abortion Abortion.
talk.bizarre For strange discussions.
talk.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
talk.philosophy Philosophical discussions (Moderated)
talk.philosophy.misc Philosophical discussions.
talk.philosophy.tech Philosphy and technology (Moderated)
talk.politics Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated
talk.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
talk.politics.misc Political discussions. Could get hot.
talk.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems.
talk.religion Religious, ethical, and moral implications of acti
talk.religion.christian The form and nature of Christianity (Moderated)
talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, and moral implications of acti
talk.religion.newage Newage Religion
talk.rumors For the posting of rumors.
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