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New to the Net?   :  What are Newsgroups? The worldwide network of Newsgroup servers is commonly referred to as Usenet. These servers constantly circulate and exchange messages through the Internet, effectively creating and maintaining a virtual electronic bulletin board. Newsgroups can be a great resource for obtaining information on many different subjects. For example, if you would like to obtain information on Elizabethan poetry there is likely to be a newsgroup dedicated to it. Often times, participants in newsgroups are experts on the subject of discussion, but anyone can post questions and, if they are politely asked, insightful and helpful answers may be received in exchange. Newsgroup Names The psnw.com newsgroup server literally serves thousands of newsgroups. The names of individual newsgroups are separated into individual categories and sub-categories. The names of these categories are usually attached to the beginning of a newsgroup's name. For example, the most popular category of newsgroups is the "alt" (alternative) category. An example of the name of a newsgroup in this category would be alt.consumers.auto-repair. This particular newsgroup would be in the "consumers" sub-category of the "alt" category. Programs Most e-mail programs allow you to read newsgroup postings by simply selecting them from the list that it downloads from the news server. For information on configuring your e-mail program, visit our Technical Support section, or call our 24 hour/7 day a week Technical Support Department for assistance at 1.866.490.8600. Participating When you find a newsgroup that you are interested in, it is always a good idea to read it for a few days without posting anything. This enables you to get a good idea of the communication habits and manners of the newsgroup participants. If your newsgroup postings come across the wrong way you may get barraged with angry or negative messages. These angry or negative messages are known as "flames." Also, any question may simply be ignored if you're too overbearing or rude in your manner. Remember to use discretion when obtaining information from newsgroups. Due to the anonymous nature of the Internet, it is very easy for someone to pose as an expert. If you are skeptical about any advice or information, it is always a good idea to ask the person where the information was obtained. -back to top- Home - About psnw.com - Reseller Program - jobs@psnw.com Technical Support - Customer Service - Home Services - Business Services Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Contact Us - Refer & Earn - Site Map [ Privacy Policy ] Members of psnw.com, agree to abide by our Terms of Service. © 2006 ProtoSource Network. 8321