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comp.ai Artificial Intelligence discussions.
comp.ai.digest Arpanet Artificial Intelligence Digest. (Moderated)
comp.arch Computer architecture.
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 bugs.
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.(Moderated)
comp.edu Computer science education.
comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors.
comp.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing,
comp.graphics.digest Arpanet Digest on Computer Graphics. (Moderated)
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.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.headers Arpanet header-people mailnig list.
comp.mail.maps Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated)
comp.mail.uucp Proposed uucp mail/network standards.
comp.newprod Announcements of new products (Moderated)
comp.org.decus DEC* Users' Society newsgroup.
comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements.
comp.os.cpm The CP/M operating system.
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comp.os.eunice The SRI Eunice system.
comp.os.os9 The os9 operating system. (Moderated)
comp.os.vms DEC's VMS Operating System(Moderated)
comp.periphs Peripheral devices.
comp.protocols File Transfer Protocol discussions.(Moderated)
comp.protocols.appletalk Applebus hardware & software. (Moderated)
comp.protocols.kermit Information about the Kermit package.(Moderated)
comp.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols.(Moderated)
comp.sources.amiga Public Domain Software for the Amiga.(Moderated)
comp.sources.bugs Bugs and fixes for comp.sources postings (Moderated)
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 (Moderated)
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 programs.
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 Motorola 6809's.
comp.sys.m68k Motorola 68000, 68010, 68020 based computers
comp.sys.m68k.digest Arpanet Digest on 68000-based systems.(Moderated)
comp.sys.mac The Apple Macintosh & Lisa
comp.sys.mac.digest Arpanet Digest on Apple Macintosh computers (Moderated)
comp.sys.masscomp Masscomp computers.(Moderated)
comp.sys.misc Other types of computers.
comp.sys.nsc National Semiconductor Computers and chips.
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.unix UNIX* features and bugs.(Moderated)
comp.unix.questions General questions on UNIX.
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comp.unix.wizards Expert discussions, bug reports, and fixes for UNIX.
misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc.
misc.consumers.house Owning and maintaining a house.
misc.invest Investments and the handling of money.
misc.jobs Job announcements, requests, etc.
misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities.
misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law.
misc.misc Various discussions too short-lived for other groups.
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.
news.admin Comments directed to news administrators.
news.announce General announcements of interest to all. (Moderated)
news.announce.conferences Upcoming conferences (Moderated)
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.poems Poetry.
rec.arts.sf-lovers Science fiction 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 shows.
rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about TV soap operas.
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 cookbook" of recipes.(Moderated)
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.
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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, etc.
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 (Moderated)
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.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.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 components.
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.misc General purpose scientific discussions.
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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.human-nets Computer aided communications digest.(Moderated)
soc.misc Other Social topics
soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
soc.risks Risks to the public from computers (Moderated)
soc.roots Genealogical matters.
soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc.
soc.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc.
talk.abortion Abortion.
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.christian The form and nature of Christianity (Moderated)
talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, and moral implications of actions.
talk.rumors For the posting of rumors.
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