News

What are newsgroups?

Newsgroups are discussions about a particular subject that are posted to a centralized news server which is part of the newsgroup network. Newsgroups are used to communicate about particular subjects with groups of people from all over the world.

Do I have to pay for newsgroups?

No, the newsgroups service is a free service provided with your Web-ster Internet account.

How do I use newsgroups?

You can use newsgroups by using a newsgroup reader to subscribe, post, and reply to newsgroups. If a newsgroup account doesn't already exist in your newsgroup reader, you can add Web-ster Internet newsgroups by using the newsgroup server address: news.web-ster.com.

Which programs can access newsgroups?

There are many programs that can connect to newsgroup servers. Web-ster Internet supports Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, and Free Agent.

What does it mean to subscribe to a newsgroup?

Subscribing to a newsgroup means that you are a member of that group. As a subscribing member, you are able to see the posts from other members and make your own posts to the newsgroup.

How many newsgroups are there to subscribe to?

There are more than 30,000 newsgroups that you can access through Web-ster Internet.

What is a newsgroup thread?

A newsgroup thread is a sequence of newsgroup posts that are responses to an initial newsgroup post. Showing threads in newsgroups allows you to follow and respond to ongoing conversations within the newsgroup.

What is a newsgroup header?

A newsgroup header contains information about the creator of the post, the subject line, the time it was posted, and the size of the post. When you enter a newsgroup, the newsgroup's headers are downloaded for your review. To open a post, click the post's header. The post is then downloaded and displayed.

How can I post to a newsgroup?

To post to a newsgroup, you must first subscribe to the newsgroup. Once you are subscribed to the newsgroup, use the Post or Compose button to make a new post to the newsgroup.

Who can read my newsgroup posts?

All subscribers to the newsgroup can read and reply to your posts.

How do I reply to a newsgroup post?

Replying to a post is as easy as replying to an e-mail message. Click the post you want to reply to, and then click the Reply button at the top of the screen. The post you replied to appears in the New Post window. Enter your message, and then click the Send button in the upper left-hand corner.

How do I unsubscribe from a newsgroup?

To unsubscribe from a newsgroup, right-click the name of the newsgroup in the menu, and then click Unsubscribe.