- Newsgroups(also called UseNet or network news) are discussion groups that operate similar to electronic bulletin boards. Newsgroup messages are distributed to computer sites and can be accessed and read using a newsreader or a web browser. The messages are not sent to individuals directly via e-mail as they are in Listservs. Messages posted to a newsgroup are typically organized by topic and archived for future access.
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The FAQ file associated with each listserv or newsgroup typically includes important information about participating in the group. Netiquette suggests that new users consult these FAQ files rather than post questions regarding group operation directly to the list or bulletin board. A popular directory of online discussion and news groups is Google Groups.
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