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UseNet

UseNet

A distributed discussion system, consisting of sets of newsgroups which are ordered hierarchically by subject. Usenet utilises the NNTP (protocol) for communication between newsgroup servers and between newsgroup server and client.

Relevant links:

www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/what-is/part1/ - Lengthy article on what is (and is not) a Usenet.
www.dsv.su.se/~jpalme/e-mail-book/usenet-news.html - article on how the usenet news protocol works.

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