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From: [email protected] (David C Lawrence)
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Subject: List of Active Newsgroups, Part II
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Date: 1 Jan 1995 19:49:55 -0500
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Summary: This is the second of two postings. This contains rec,
sci, soc and talk newsgroups.

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rec.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
rec.antiques Discussing antiques and vintage items.
rec.antiques.radio+phono Audio devices and materials of yesteryear.
rec.aquaria Keeping fish and aquaria as a hobby.
rec.arts.animation Discussion of various kinds of animation.
rec.arts.anime Japanese animation fen discussion.
rec.arts.anime.info Announcements about Japanese animation. (Moderated)
rec.arts.anime.marketplace Things for sale in the Japanese animation world.
rec.arts.anime.stories All about Japanese comic fanzines. (Moderated)
rec.arts.ascii ASCII art, info on archives, art, & artists. (Moderated)
rec.arts.bodyart Tattoos and body decoration discussions.
rec.arts.bonsai Dwarfish trees and shrubbery.
rec.arts.books Books of all genres, and the publishing industry.
rec.arts.books.childrens All aspects of children's literature.
rec.arts.books.marketplace Buying and selling of books.
rec.arts.books.reviews Book reviews. (Moderated)
rec.arts.books.tolkien The works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
rec.arts.cinema Discussion of the art of cinema. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.creative Encouraging good superhero-style writing.
rec.arts.comics.info Reviews, convention information and other comics news. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.marketplace The exchange of comics and comic related items.
rec.arts.comics.misc Comic books, graphic novels, sequential art.
rec.arts.comics.strips Discussion of short-form comics.
rec.arts.comics.xbooks The Mutant Universe of Marvel Comics.
rec.arts.dance Any aspects of dance not covered in another newsgroup.
rec.arts.disney Discussion of any Disney-related subjects.
rec.arts.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who.
rec.arts.erotica Erotic fiction and verse. (Moderated)
rec.arts.fine Fine arts & artists.
rec.arts.int-fiction Discussions about interactive fiction.
rec.arts.manga All aspects of the Japanese storytelling art form.
rec.arts.marching.band.college College marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.band.high-school High school marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.colorguard Competitive color guard activity.
rec.arts.marching.drumcorps Drum and bugle corps.
rec.arts.marching.misc Marching-related performance activities.
rec.arts.misc Discussions about the arts not in other groups.
rec.arts.movies Discussions of movies and movie making.
rec.arts.movies.production Filmmaking, amateur and professional.
rec.arts.movies.reviews Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.mystery Mystery and crime books, plays and films.
rec.arts.poems For the posting of poems.
rec.arts.prose Short works of prose fiction and followup discussion.
rec.arts.sf.announce Major announcements of the SF world. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.fandom Discussions of SF fan activities.
rec.arts.sf.marketplace Personal forsale notices of SF materials.
rec.arts.sf.misc Science fiction lovers' newsgroup.
rec.arts.sf.movies Discussing SF motion pictures.
rec.arts.sf.reviews Reviews of science fiction/fantasy/horror works. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.science Real and speculative aspects of SF science.
rec.arts.sf.starwars Discussion of the Star Wars universe.
rec.arts.sf.tv Discussing general television SF.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5 Babylon 5 creators meet Babylon 5 fans.
rec.arts.sf.tv.quantum-leap Quantum Leap TV, comics, cons, etc.
rec.arts.sf.written Discussion of written science fiction and fantasy.
rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan Books by author Robert Jordan.
rec.arts.startrek.current New Star Trek shows, movies and books.
rec.arts.startrek.fandom Star Trek conventions and memorabilia.
rec.arts.startrek.info Information about the universe of Star Trek. (Moderated)
rec.arts.startrek.misc General discussions of Star Trek.
rec.arts.startrek.reviews Reviews of Star Trek books, episodes, films, &c. (Moderated)
rec.arts.startrek.tech Star Trek's depiction of future technologies.
rec.arts.theatre.misc Miscellaneous topics and issues in theatre.
rec.arts.theatre.musicals Musical theatre around the world.
rec.arts.theatre.plays Dramaturgy and discussion of plays.
rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft Issues in stagecraft and production.
rec.arts.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current shows.
rec.arts.tv.mst3k For fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.abc Soap operas produced by or for the ABC network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.cbs Soap operas produced by or for the CBS network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.misc Postings of interest to all soap opera viewers.
rec.arts.tv.uk Discussions of telly shows from the UK.
rec.arts.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
rec.audio.car Discussions of automobile audio systems.
rec.audio.high-end High-end audio systems. (Moderated)
rec.audio.marketplace Buying and selling of home audio equipment.
rec.audio.misc Post about audio here if you can't post anywhere else.
rec.audio.opinion Everybody's two bits on audio in your home.
rec.audio.pro Professional audio recording and studio engineering.
rec.audio.tech Theoretical, factual, and DIY topics in home audio.
rec.autos.antique Discussing all aspects of automobiles over 25 years old.
rec.autos.driving Driving automobiles.
rec.autos.makers.chrysler Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Eagle, etc info/talk.
rec.autos.makers.saturn All about Saturn cars, fans and company.
rec.autos.marketplace Buy/Sell/Trade automobiles, parts, tools, accessories.
rec.autos.misc Miscellaneous discussion about automobiles.
rec.autos.rod-n-custom High performance automobiles.
rec.autos.simulators Discussion of automotive simulators.
rec.autos.sport.f1 Formula 1 motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.indy Indy Car motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.info Auto racing news, results, announcements. (Moderated)
rec.autos.sport.misc Organized, legal auto competitions.
rec.autos.sport.nascar NASCAR and other professional stock car racing.
rec.autos.sport.tech Technical aspects & technology of auto racing.
rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.autos.vw Issues pertaining to Volkswagen products.
rec.aviation.announce Events of interest to the aviation community. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.answers Frequently asked questions about aviation. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.homebuilt Selecting, designing, building, and restoring aircraft.
rec.aviation.ifr Flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
rec.aviation.military Military aircraft of the past, present and future.
rec.aviation.misc Miscellaneous topics in aviation.
rec.aviation.owning Information on owning airplanes.
rec.aviation.piloting General discussion for aviators.
rec.aviation.products Reviews and discussion of products useful to pilots.
rec.aviation.questions Aviation questions and answers. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.simulators Flight simulation on all levels.
rec.aviation.soaring All aspects of sailplanes and hang-gliders.
rec.aviation.stories Anecdotes of flight experiences. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.student Learning to fly.
rec.aviation.ultralight Light aircraft in general, all topics.
rec.backcountry Activities in the Great Outdoors.
rec.bicycles.marketplace Buying, selling & reviewing items for cycling.
rec.bicycles.misc General discussion of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.off-road All aspects of off-road bicycling.
rec.bicycles.racing Bicycle racing techniques, rules and results.
rec.bicycles.rides Discussions of tours and training or commuting routes.
rec.bicycles.soc Societal issues of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.tech Cycling product design, construction, maintenance, etc.
rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
rec.boats Hobbyists interested in boating.
rec.boats.building Boat building, design, restoration, and repair.
rec.boats.paddle Talk about any boats with oars, paddles, etc.
rec.boats.racing Boat racing.
rec.climbing Climbing techniques, competition announcements, etc.
rec.collecting Discussion among collectors of many things.
rec.collecting.cards Collecting all sorts of sport and non-sport cards.
rec.collecting.cards.discuss Discussion of sports and non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.cards.non-sports Non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.coins Coin, currency, medal, etc. collecting forum.
rec.collecting.sport.baseball Baseball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.basketball Basketball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.football Football memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.hockey Hockey memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.misc Sports memorabilia not in any other group.
rec.collecting.stamps Discussion of all things related to philately.
rec.crafts.beads Making, collecting, and using beads.
rec.crafts.brewing The art of making beers and meads.
rec.crafts.jewelry All aspects of jewelry making and lapidary work.
rec.crafts.marketplace Small-scale ads for craft products of all kinds.
rec.crafts.metalworking All aspects of working with metal.
rec.crafts.misc Handiwork arts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.textiles.misc Fiber and textile crafts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework Any form of decorative stitching done by hand.

rec.crafts.textiles.quilting All about quilts and other quilted items.
rec.crafts.textiles.sewing Sewing: clothes, furnishings, costumes, etc.
rec.crafts.textiles.yarn Yarn making & use: spin, dye, knit, weave etc.
rec.crafts.winemaking The tasteful art of making wine.
rec.equestrian Discussion of things equestrian.
rec.folk-dancing Folk dances, dancers, and dancing.
rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
rec.food.drink Wines and spirits.
rec.food.drink.beer All things beer.
rec.food.drink.coffee The making and drinking of coffee.
rec.food.historic The history of food making arts.
rec.food.preserving Preserving foodstuffs, herbs, and medicinals.
rec.food.recipes Recipes for interesting food and drink. (Moderated)
rec.food.restaurants Discussion of dining out.
rec.food.sourdough Making and baking with sourdough.
rec.food.veg Vegetarians.
rec.food.veg.cooking Vegetarian recipes, cooking, nutrition. (Moderated)
rec.gambling Articles on games of chance & betting.
rec.games.abstract Perfect information, pure strategy games.
rec.games.backgammon Discussion of the game of backgammon.
rec.games.board Discussion and hints on board games.
rec.games.board.ce The Cosmic Encounter board game.
rec.games.board.marketplace Trading and selling of board games.
rec.games.bolo The networked strategy war game Bolo.
rec.games.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge.
rec.games.chess Chess & computer chess.
rec.games.chinese-chess Discussion of the game of Chinese chess, Xiangqi.
rec.games.computer.doom.announce Info/FAQs/reviews about DOOM. (Moderated)
rec.games.computer.doom.editing Editing and hacking DOOM-related files.
rec.games.computer.doom.help DOOM Help Service (new players welcome).
rec.games.computer.doom.misc Talking about DOOM and id Software.
rec.games.computer.doom.playing Playing DOOM and user-created levels.
rec.games.corewar The Core War computer challenge.
rec.games.deckmaster The Deckmaster line of games.
rec.games.deckmaster.marketplace Trading of deckmaster paraphernalia.
rec.games.design Discussion of game design related issues.
rec.games.diplomacy The conquest game Diplomacy.
rec.games.empire Discussion and hints about Empire.
rec.games.frp.advocacy Flames and rebuttals about various role-playing systems.
rec.games.frp.announce Announcements of happenings in the role-playing world. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.archives Archivable fantasy stories and other projects. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.cyber Discussions of cyberpunk related roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.dnd Fantasy role-playing with TSR's Dungeons and Dragons.
rec.games.frp.live-action Live-action roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.marketplace Role-playing game materials wanted and for sale.
rec.games.frp.misc General discussions of role-playing games.
rec.games.go Discussion about Go.
rec.games.int-fiction All aspects of interactive fiction games.
rec.games.mecha Giant robot games.
rec.games.miniatures Tabletop wargaming.
rec.games.misc Games and computer games.
rec.games.mud.admin Administrative issues of multiuser dungeons.
rec.games.mud.announce Informational articles about multiuser dungeons. (Moderated)
rec.games.mud.diku All about DikuMuds.
rec.games.mud.lp Discussions of the LPMUD computer role playing game.
rec.games.mud.misc Various aspects of multiuser computer games.
rec.games.mud.tiny Discussion about Tiny muds, like MUSH, MUSE and MOO.
rec.games.netrek Discussion of the X window system game Netrek (XtrekII).
rec.games.pbm Discussion about Play by Mail games.
rec.games.pinball Discussing pinball-related issues.
rec.games.programmer Discussion of adventure game programming.
rec.games.roguelike.angband The computer game Angband.
rec.games.roguelike.announce Major info about rogue-styled games. (Moderated)
rec.games.roguelike.misc Rogue-style dungeon games without other groups.
rec.games.roguelike.moria The computer game Moria.
rec.games.roguelike.nethack The computer game Nethack.
rec.games.roguelike.rogue The computer game Rogue.
rec.games.trading-cards.announce Important news about trading card games. (Moderated)
rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad Jyhad trading card game discussions.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc General "Magic: the Gathering" postings.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.rules "Magic: the Gathering" rules Q&A.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.strategy "Magic: the Gathering" strategy.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace Sales, auctions, trades of game cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.misc Other trading card game discussions.
rec.games.trivia Discussion about trivia.
rec.games.video.3do Discussion of 3DO video game systems.
rec.games.video.advocacy Debate on merits of various video game systems.
rec.games.video.arcade Discussions about coin-operated video games.
rec.games.video.arcade.collecting Collecting, converting, repairing etc.
rec.games.video.atari Discussion of Atari's video game systems.
rec.games.video.cd32 Gaming talk, info and help for the Amiga CD32.
rec.games.video.classic Older home video entertainment systems.
rec.games.video.marketplace Home video game stuff for sale or trade.
rec.games.video.misc General discussion about home video games.
rec.games.video.nintendo All Nintendo video game systems and software.
rec.games.video.sega All Sega video game systems and software.
rec.games.xtank.play Strategy and tactics for the distributed game Xtank.
rec.games.xtank.programmer Coding the Xtank game and its robots.
rec.gardens Gardening, methods and results.
rec.gardens.orchids Growing, hybridizing, and general care of orchids.
rec.gardens.roses Gardening information related to roses.
rec.guns Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
rec.heraldry Discussion of coats of arms.
rec.humor Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
rec.humor.d Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles.
rec.humor.funny Jokes that are funny (in the moderator's opinion). (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle Sagacious advice from the USENET Oracle. (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle.d Comments about the USENET Oracle's comments.
rec.hunting Discussions about hunting. (Moderated)
rec.juggling Juggling techniques, equipment and events.
rec.kites Talk about kites and kiting.
rec.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.mag.dargon DargonZine fantasy fiction emag issues and discussion.
rec.martial-arts Discussion of the various martial art forms.
rec.misc General topics about recreational/participant sports.
rec.models.railroad Model railroads of all scales.
rec.models.rc Radio-controlled models for hobbyists.
rec.models.rockets Model rockets for hobbyists.
rec.models.scale Construction of models.
rec.motorcycles Motorcycles and related products and laws.
rec.motorcycles.dirt Riding motorcycles and ATVs off-road.
rec.motorcycles.harley All aspects of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
rec.motorcycles.racing Discussion of all aspects of racing motorcycles.
rec.music.a-cappella Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment.
rec.music.afro-latin Music with Afro-Latin, African and Latin influences.
rec.music.artists.bruce-hornsby The music of Bruce Hornsby.
rec.music.beatles Postings about the Fab Four & their music.
rec.music.bluenote Discussion of jazz, blues, and related types of music.
rec.music.bluenote.blues The Blues in all forms and all aspects.
rec.music.cd CDs -- availability and other discussions.
rec.music.celtic Traditional and modern music with a Celtic flavor.
rec.music.christian Christian music, both contemporary and traditional.
rec.music.classical Discussion about classical music.
rec.music.classical.guitar Classical music performed on guitar.
rec.music.classical.performing Performing classical (including early) music.
rec.music.compose Creating musical and lyrical works.
rec.music.country.western C&W music, performers, performances, etc.
rec.music.dementia Discussion of comedy and novelty music.
rec.music.dylan Discussion of Bob's works & music.
rec.music.early Discussion of pre-classical European music.
rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of various sorts.
rec.music.funky Funk, rap, hip-hop, house, soul, r&b and related.
rec.music.gaffa Discussion of Kate Bush & other alternative music. (Moderated)
rec.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads.
rec.music.indian.classical Hindustani and Carnatic Indian classical music.
rec.music.indian.misc Discussing Indian music in general.
rec.music.industrial Discussion of all industrial-related music styles.
rec.music.info News and announcements on musical topics. (Moderated)
rec.music.makers For performers and their discussions.
rec.music.makers.bands For musicians who play in groups with others.
rec.music.makers.bass Upright bass and bass guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.builders Design, building, repair of musical instruments.
rec.music.makers.guitar Electric and acoustic guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic Discussion of acoustic guitar playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar.tablature Guitar tablature/chords.
rec.music.makers.marketplace Buying & selling used music-making equipment.
rec.music.makers.percussion Drum & other percussion techniques & equipment.
rec.music.makers.piano Piano music, performing, composing, learning, styles.
rec.music.makers.songwriting All about songwriting.
rec.music.makers.synth Synthesizers and computer music.
rec.music.marketplace Records, tapes, and CDs: wanted, for sale, etc.
rec.music.misc Music lovers' group.
rec.music.movies Music for movies and television.
rec.music.newage "New Age" music discussions.
rec.music.phish Discussing the musical group Phish.
rec.music.promotional Information and promo materials from record companies. (Moderated)
rec.music.reggae Roots, Rockers, Dancehall Reggae.
rec.music.rem The musical group R.E.M.
rec.music.reviews Reviews of music of all genres and mediums. (Moderated)
rec.music.tori-amos Discussion of the female singer/songwriter Tori Amos.
rec.music.video Discussion of music videos and music video software.
rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities.
rec.org.mensa Talking with members of the high IQ society Mensa.
rec.org.sca Society for Creative Anachronism.
rec.outdoors.fishing All aspects of sport and commercial fishing.
rec.outdoors.fishing.fly Fly fishing in general.
rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater Saltwater fishing, methods, gear, Q&A.
rec.parks.theme Entertainment theme parks.
rec.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
rec.pets.birds The culture and care of indoor birds.
rec.pets.cats Discussion about domestic cats.
rec.pets.dogs Any and all subjects relating to dogs as pets.
rec.pets.dogs.activities Dog events: showing, obedience, agility, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.behavior Behaviors and problems: housetraining, chewing, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.breeds Breed specific -- breed traits, finding breeders, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.health Info about health problems & how to care for dogs.
rec.pets.dogs.info General information and FAQs posted here. (Moderated)
rec.pets.dogs.misc All other topics, chat, humor, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.rescue Information about breed rescue, placing and adopting.
rec.pets.herp Reptiles, amphibians and other exotic vivarium pets.
rec.photo.advanced Advanced topics (equipment and technique).
rec.photo.darkroom Developing, printing and other darkroom issues.
rec.photo.help Beginners questions about photography (and answers).
rec.photo.marketplace Trading of personal photographic equipment.
rec.photo.misc General issues related to photography.
rec.ponds Pond issues: plants, fish, design, maintenance.
rec.puzzles Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
rec.puzzles.crosswords Making and playing gridded word puzzles.
rec.pyrotechnics Fireworks, rocketry, safety, & other topics.
rec.radio.amateur.antenna Antennas: theory, techniques and construction.
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc Packet radio and other digital radio modes.
rec.radio.amateur.equipment All about production amateur radio hardware.
rec.radio.amateur.homebrew Amateur radio construction and experimentation.
rec.radio.amateur.misc Amateur radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
rec.radio.amateur.policy Radio use & regulation policy.
rec.radio.amateur.space Amateur radio transmissions through space.
rec.radio.broadcasting Discussion of global domestic broadcast radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.cb Citizen-band radio.
rec.radio.info Informational postings related to radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.noncomm Topics relating to noncommercial radio.
rec.radio.scanner "Utility" broadcasting traffic above 30 MHz.
rec.radio.shortwave Shortwave radio enthusiasts.
rec.radio.swap Offers to trade and swap radio equipment.
rec.railroad For fans of real trains, ferroequinologists.
rec.roller-coaster Roller coasters and other amusement park rides.
rec.running Running for enjoyment, sport, exercise, etc.
rec.scouting Scouting youth organizations worldwide.
rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
rec.skate Ice skating and roller skating.
rec.skiing.alpine Downhill skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.announce FAQ, competition results, automated snow reports. (Moderated)
rec.skiing.nordic Cross-country skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.snowboard Snowboarding technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skydiving Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
rec.sport.baseball Discussion about baseball.
rec.sport.baseball.analysis Analysis & discussion of baseball. (Moderated)
rec.sport.baseball.college Baseball on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.baseball.data Raw baseball data (Stats, birthdays, scheds).
rec.sport.baseball.fantasy Rotisserie (fantasy) baseball play.
rec.sport.basketball.college Hoops on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.basketball.misc Discussion about basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.pro Talk of professional basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.women Women's basketball at all levels.
rec.sport.billiard Billiard sports, including pool, snooker, carom games.
rec.sport.boxing Boxing in all its pugilistic facets and forms.
rec.sport.cricket Discussion about the sport of cricket.
rec.sport.cricket.info News, scores and info related to cricket. (Moderated)
rec.sport.disc Discussion of flying disc based sports.
rec.sport.fencing All aspects of swordplay.
rec.sport.football.australian Discussion of Australian (Rules) Football.

rec.sport.football.canadian All about Canadian rules football.
rec.sport.football.college US-style college football.
rec.sport.football.fantasy Rotisserie (fantasy) football play.
rec.sport.football.misc Discussion about American-style football.
rec.sport.football.pro US-style professional football.
rec.sport.golf Discussion about all aspects of golfing.
rec.sport.hockey Discussion about ice hockey.
rec.sport.hockey.field Discussion of the sport of field hockey.
rec.sport.misc Spectator sports.
rec.sport.olympics All aspects of the Olympic Games.
rec.sport.paintball Discussing all aspects of the survival game paintball.
rec.sport.pro-wrestling Discussion about professional wrestling.
rec.sport.rowing Crew for competition or fitness.
rec.sport.rugby Discussion about the game of rugby.
rec.sport.soccer Discussion about soccer (Association Football).
rec.sport.swimming Training for and competing in swimming events.
rec.sport.table-tennis Things related to table tennis (aka Ping Pong).
rec.sport.tennis Things related to the sport of tennis.
rec.sport.triathlon Discussing all aspects of multi-event sports.
rec.sport.volleyball Discussion about volleyball.
rec.sport.water-polo Discussion of water polo.
rec.sport.waterski Waterskiing and other boat-towed activities.
rec.toys.lego Discussion of Lego, Duplo (and compatible) toys.
rec.toys.misc Discussion of toys that lack a specific newsgroup.
rec.travel.air Airline travel around the world.
rec.travel.asia Travel in Asia.
rec.travel.cruises Travel by cruise ship.
rec.travel.europe Travel in Europe.
rec.travel.marketplace Tickets and accomodations wanted and for sale.
rec.travel.misc Everything and anything about travel.
rec.travel.usa-canada Travel in the United States and Canada.
rec.video Video and video components.
rec.video.cable-tv Technical and regulatory issues of cable television.
rec.video.desktop Amateur, computer-based video editing and production.
rec.video.production Making professional quality video productions.
rec.video.releases Pre-recorded video releases on laserdisc and videotape.
rec.video.satellite Getting shows via satellite.
rec.video.satellite.dbs DBS systems and technologies.
rec.video.satellite.misc Non-TVRO and non-DBS satellite information.
rec.video.satellite.tvro "Large Dish" ("BUD") systems and technologies.
rec.windsurfing Riding the waves as a hobby.
rec.woodworking Hobbyists interested in woodworking.

sci.aeronautics The science of aeronautics & related technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.airliners Airliner technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.simulation Aerospace simulation technology. (Moderated)
sci.agriculture Farming, agriculture and related topics.
sci.agriculture.beekeeping Beekeeping, bee-culture and hive products.
sci.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
sci.anthropology All aspects of studying humankind.
sci.anthropology.paleo Evolution of man and other primates.
sci.aquaria Only scientifically-oriented postings about aquaria.
sci.archaeology Studying antiquities of the world.
sci.archaeology.mesoamerican The field of mesoamerican archaeology.
sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information.
sci.astro.amateur Amateur astronomy equipment, techniques, info, etc.
sci.astro.fits Issues related to the Flexible Image Transport System.
sci.astro.hubble Processing Hubble Space Telescope data. (Moderated)
sci.astro.planetarium Discussion of planetariums.
sci.astro.research Forum in astronomy/astrophysics research. (Moderated)
sci.bio Biology and related sciences.
sci.bio.conservation Conservation biology research. (Moderated)
sci.bio.ecology Ecological research.
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera Lepidoptera: butterflies & moths.
sci.bio.ethology Animal behavior and behavioral ecology.
sci.bio.evolution Discussions of evolutionary biology. (Moderated)
sci.bio.herp Biology of amphibians and reptiles.
sci.bio.microbiology Protists, fungi, algae, other microscopic organisms.
sci.chem Chemistry and related sciences.
sci.chem.electrochem The field of electrochemistry.
sci.chem.labware Chemical laboratory equipment.
sci.chem.organomet Organometallic chemistry.
sci.classics Studying classical history, languages, art and more.
sci.cognitive Perception, memory, judgement and reasoning.
sci.comp-aided The use of computers as tools in scientific research.
sci.cryonics Theory and practice of biostasis, suspended animation.
sci.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption.
sci.crypt.research Cryptography, cryptanalysis, and related issues. (Moderated)
sci.data.formats Modelling, storage and retrieval of scientific data.
sci.econ The science of economics.
sci.econ.research Research in all fields of economics. (Moderated)
sci.edu The science of education.
sci.electronics Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions.
sci.electronics.cad Schematic drafting, printed circuit layout, simulation.
sci.electronics.repair Fixing electronic equipment.
sci.energy Discussions about energy, science & technology.
sci.energy.hydrogen All about hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
sci.engr Technical discussions about engineering tasks.
sci.engr.advanced-tv HDTV/DATV standards, formats, equipment, practices.
sci.engr.biomed Discussing the field of biomedical engineering.
sci.engr.chem All aspects of chemical engineering.
sci.engr.civil Topics related to civil engineering.
sci.engr.control The engineering of control systems.
sci.engr.lighting Light, vision & color in architecture, media, etc.
sci.engr.manufacturing Manufacturing technology.
sci.engr.mech The field of mechanical engineering.
sci.engr.metallurgy Metallurgical Engineering.
sci.engr.semiconductors Semiconductor devices, processes, materials, physics.
sci.environment Discussions about the environment and ecology.
sci.fractals Objects of non-integral dimension and other chaos.
sci.geo.earthquakes For discussion of earthquakes and related matters.
sci.geo.eos NASA's Earth Observation System (EOS).
sci.geo.fluids Discussion of geophysical fluid dynamics.
sci.geo.geology Discussion of solid earth sciences.
sci.geo.hydrology Surface and groundwater hydrology.
sci.geo.meteorology Discussion of meteorology and related topics.
sci.geo.oceanography Oceanography, oceanology and marine science.
sci.geo.petroleum All aspects of petroleum and the petroleum industry.
sci.geo.satellite-nav Satellite navigation systems, especially GPS.
sci.image.processing Scientific image processing and analysis.
sci.lang Natural languages, communication, etc.
sci.lang.japan The Japanese language, both spoken and written.
sci.lang.translation Problems and concerns of translators/interpreters.
sci.life-extension Slowing, stopping or reversing the ageing process.
sci.logic Logic -- math, philosophy & computational aspects.
sci.materials All aspects of materials engineering.
sci.materials.ceramics Ceramic science.
sci.math Mathematical discussions and pursuits.
sci.math.research Discussion of current mathematical research. (Moderated)
sci.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion.
sci.mech.fluids All aspects of fluid mechanics.
sci.med Medicine and its related products and regulations.
sci.med.aids AIDS: treatment, pathology/biology of HIV, prevention. (Moderated)
sci.med.dentistry Dentally related topics; all about teeth.
sci.med.diseases.cancer Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
sci.med.immunology Medical/scientific aspects of immune illness.
sci.med.informatics Computer applications in medical care.
sci.med.nursing Nursing questions and discussion.
sci.med.nutrition Physiological impacts of diet.
sci.med.occupational Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) & job injury issues.
sci.med.pharmacy The teaching and practice of pharmacy.
sci.med.physics Issues of physics in medical testing/care.
sci.med.psychobiology Dialog and news in psychiatry and psychobiology.
sci.med.radiology All aspects of radiology.
sci.med.telemedicine Hospital/physician networks. No diagnosis questions.
sci.med.transcription Information for and about medical transcriptionists.
sci.med.vision Human vision, visual correction, and visual science.
sci.military Discussion about science & the military. (Moderated)
sci.misc Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences.
sci.nanotech Self-reproducing molecular-scale machines. (Moderated)
sci.nonlinear Chaotic systems and other nonlinear scientific study.
sci.op-research Research, teaching & application of operations research.
sci.optics Discussion relating to the science of optics.
sci.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc.
sci.physics.accelerators Particle accelerators and the physics of beams.
sci.physics.computational.fluid-dynamics Computational fluid dynamics.
sci.physics.electromag Electromagnetic theory and applications.
sci.physics.fusion Info on fusion, esp. "cold" fusion.
sci.physics.particle Particle physics discussions.
sci.physics.plasma Plasma Science & Technology community exchange. (Moderated)
sci.physics.research Current physics research. (Moderated)
sci.polymers All aspects of polymer science.
sci.psychology Topics related to psychology.
sci.psychology.digest PSYCOLOQUY: Refereed Psychology Journal and Newsletter. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.research Research issues in psychology. (Moderated)
sci.research Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever.
sci.research.careers Issues relevant to careers in scientific research.
sci.research.postdoc Anything about postdoctoral studies, including offers.
sci.skeptic Skeptics discussing pseudo-science.
sci.space.news Announcements of space-related news items. (Moderated)
sci.space.policy Discussions about space policy.
sci.space.science Space and planetary science and related technical work. (Moderated)
sci.space.shuttle The space shuttle and the STS program.
sci.space.tech Technical and general issues related to space flight. (Moderated)
sci.stat.consult Statistical consulting.
sci.stat.edu Statistics education.
sci.stat.math Statistics from a strictly mathematical viewpoint.
sci.systems The theory and application of systems science.
sci.techniques.mag-resonance Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy.
sci.techniques.microscopy The field of microscopy.
sci.techniques.spectroscopy Spectrum analysis.
sci.techniques.xtallography The field of crystallography.
sci.virtual-worlds Virtual Reality - technology and culture. (Moderated)
sci.virtual-worlds.apps Current and future uses of virtual-worlds technology. (Moderated)

soc.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
soc.bi Discussions of bisexuality.
soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc.
soc.college.grad General issues related to graduate schools.
soc.college.gradinfo Information about graduate schools.
soc.college.org.aiesec The Int'l Assoc. of Business and Commerce Students.
soc.college.teaching-asst Issues affecting collegiate teaching assistants.
soc.couples Discussions for couples (cf. soc.singles).
soc.couples.intercultural Inter-cultural and inter-racial relationships.
soc.couples.wedding Wedding planning.
soc.culture.afghanistan Discussion of the Afghan society.
soc.culture.african Discussions about Africa & things African.
soc.culture.african.american Discussions about Afro-American issues.
soc.culture.arabic Technological & cultural issues, *not* politics.
soc.culture.argentina All about life in Argentina.
soc.culture.asean Countries of the Assoc. of SE Asian Nations.
soc.culture.asian.american Issues & discussion about Asian-Americans.
soc.culture.australian Australian culture and society.
soc.culture.austria Austria and its people.
soc.culture.baltics People of the Baltic states.
soc.culture.bangladesh Issues & discussion about Bangladesh.
soc.culture.belgium Belgian society, culture(s) and people.
soc.culture.bengali Sociocultural identity of worldwide Bengali population.
soc.culture.berber The berber language, history, and culture.
soc.culture.bolivia Bolivian people and culture.
soc.culture.bosna-herzgvna The independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
soc.culture.brazil Talking about the people and country of Brazil.
soc.culture.british Issues about Britain & those of British descent.
soc.culture.bulgaria Discussing Bulgarian society.
soc.culture.burma Politics, culture, news, discussion about Burma.
soc.culture.cambodia Cambodia and its people.
soc.culture.canada Discussions of Canada and its people.
soc.culture.caribbean Life in the Caribbean.
soc.culture.celtic Irish, Scottish, Breton, Cornish, Manx & Welsh.
soc.culture.chile All about Chile and its people.
soc.culture.china About China and Chinese culture.
soc.culture.colombia Colombian talk, social, politics, science.
soc.culture.croatia The lives of people of Croatia.
soc.culture.cuba Cuban culture, society and politics.
soc.culture.czecho-slovak Bohemian, Slovak, Moravian and Silesian life.
soc.culture.ecuador The culture and people of Ecuador.
soc.culture.europe Discussing all aspects of all-European society.
soc.culture.filipino Group about the Filipino culture.
soc.culture.french French culture, history, and related discussions.
soc.culture.german Discussions about German culture and history.
soc.culture.greek Group about Greeks.
soc.culture.hongkong Discussions pertaining to Hong Kong.
soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Entertainment in Hong Kong.
soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian.
soc.culture.indian.info Info group for soc.culture.indian, etc. (Moderated)
soc.culture.indian.kerala Culture of the people of Keralite origin.
soc.culture.indian.telugu The culture of the Telugu people of India.
soc.culture.indonesia All about the Indonesian nation.
soc.culture.iranian Discussions about Iran and things Iranian/Persian.
soc.culture.israel Israel and Israelis.
soc.culture.italian The Italian people and their culture.
soc.culture.japan Everything Japanese, except the Japanese language.
soc.culture.jewish Jewish culture & religion. (cf. talk.politics.mideast)
soc.culture.jewish.holocaust The Shoah. (Moderated)
soc.culture.korean Discussions about Korea & things Korean.
soc.culture.kuwait Kuwaiti culture, society, and history.
soc.culture.laos Cultural and Social Aspects of Laos.
soc.culture.latin-america Topics about Latin-America.
soc.culture.lebanon Discussion about things Lebanese.
soc.culture.maghreb North African society and culture.
soc.culture.magyar The Hungarian people & their culture.
soc.culture.malaysia All about Malaysian society.
soc.culture.mexican Discussion of Mexico's society.
soc.culture.mexican.american Mexican-American/Chicano culture and issues.
soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures.
soc.culture.mongolian Everything related to Mongols and Mongolia.
soc.culture.native Aboriginal people around the world.
soc.culture.nepal Discussion of people and things in & from Nepal.
soc.culture.netherlands People from the Netherlands and Belgium.
soc.culture.new-zealand Discussion of topics related to New Zealand.
soc.culture.nigeria Nigerian affairs, society, cultures, and peoples.
soc.culture.nordic Discussion about culture up north.
soc.culture.pakistan Topics of discussion about Pakistan.
soc.culture.palestine Palestinian people, culture and politics.
soc.culture.peru All about the people of Peru.
soc.culture.polish Polish culture, Polish past, and Polish politics.
soc.culture.portuguese Discussion of the people of Portugal.
soc.culture.puerto-rico Puerto Rican culture, society and politics.
soc.culture.punjab Punjab and Punjabi culture.
soc.culture.quebec Quebec society and culture.
soc.culture.romanian Discussion of Romanian and Moldavian people.
soc.culture.scientists Cultural issues about scientists & scientific projects.
soc.culture.singapore The past, present and future of Singapore.
soc.culture.slovenia Slovenia and Slovenian people.
soc.culture.somalia Somalian affairs, society, and culture.
soc.culture.south-africa South African society, culture, & politics.
soc.culture.soviet Topics relating to Russian or Soviet culture.
soc.culture.spain Spain and the Spanish.
soc.culture.sri-lanka Things & people from Sri Lanka.
soc.culture.swiss Swiss culture.
soc.culture.taiwan Discussion about things Taiwanese.
soc.culture.tamil Tamil language, history and culture.
soc.culture.thai Thai people and their culture.
soc.culture.turkish Discussion about things Turkish.
soc.culture.ukrainian The lives and times of the Ukrainian people.
soc.culture.uruguay Discussions of Uruguay for those at home and abroad.
soc.culture.usa The culture of the United States of America.
soc.culture.venezuela Discussion of topics related to Venezuela.
soc.culture.vietnamese Issues and discussions of Vietnamese culture.
soc.culture.yugoslavia Discussions of Yugoslavia and its people.
soc.feminism Discussion of feminism & feminist issues. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.computing Genealogical computing & net resources.
soc.genealogy.french Francophone genealogy.
soc.genealogy.german Family history including a German background.
soc.genealogy.jewish Jewish genealogy group. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.methods Genealogical methods and resources. (Moderated) (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.misc General genealogical discussions.
soc.genealogy.surnames Surname queries & tafels. (Moderated)
soc.history Discussions of things historical.
soc.history.living Living history and reenactment, issues and info.
soc.history.moderated All aspects of history. (Moderated)
soc.history.science History of science and related areas.
soc.history.war.misc History & events of wars in general.
soc.history.war.world-war-ii History & events of World War Two. (Moderated)
soc.libraries.talk Discussing all aspects of libraries.
soc.men Issues related to men, their problems & relationships.
soc.misc Socially-oriented topics not in other groups.
soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
soc.org.nonprofit Nonprofit organizations.
soc.org.service-clubs.misc General info on all service topics.
soc.penpals In search of net.friendships.
soc.politics Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated)
soc.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
soc.religion.bahai Discussion of the Baha'i Faith. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.bible-study Examining the Holy Bible. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.youth-work Christians working with young people. (Moderated)
soc.religion.eastern Discussions of Eastern religions. (Moderated)
soc.religion.gnosis Gnosis, marifat, jnana & direct sacred experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.islam Discussions of the Islamic faith. (Moderated)
soc.religion.quaker The Religious Society of Friends.
soc.religion.shamanism Discussion of the full range of shamanic experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.unitarian-univ Unitarian-Universalism & non-creedal religions. (Moderated)
soc.rights.human Human rights & activism (e.g., Amnesty International).
soc.roots Discussing genealogy and genealogical matters.
soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc.
soc.support.fat-acceptance Self-acceptance for fat people. No diet talk.
soc.support.transgendered Transgendered and intersexed persons.
soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi Gay youths helping each other. (Moderated)
soc.veterans Social issues relating to military veterans.
soc.women Issues related to women, their problems & relationships.

talk.abortion All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion.
talk.answers Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often interesting.
talk.environment Discussion the state of the environment & what to do.
talk.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
talk.philosophy.humanism Humanism in the modern world.
talk.philosophy.misc Philosophical musings on all topics.
talk.politics.animals The use and/or abuse of animals.
talk.politics.china Discussion of political issues related to China.
talk.politics.crypto The relation between cryptography and government.
talk.politics.drugs The politics of drug issues.
talk.politics.guns The politics of firearm ownership and (mis)use.
talk.politics.libertarian Libertarian politics & political philosophy.
talk.politics.medicine The politics and ethics involved with health care.
talk.politics.mideast Discussion & debate over Middle Eastern events.
talk.politics.misc Political discussions and ravings of all kinds.
talk.politics.soviet Discussion of Soviet politics, domestic and foreign.
talk.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems.
talk.politics.tibet The politics of Tibet and the Tibetan people.
talk.rape Discussions on stopping rape; not to be crossposted.
talk.religion.buddhism All aspects of Buddhism as religion and philosophy.
talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, & moral implications.
talk.religion.newage Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies.
talk.rumors For the posting of rumors.
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* UNIX might be a Trademark of Novell. Or Beatrice.
* DEC and Ultrix are Trademarks of the Digital Equipment Corporation.
* VAX is a Trademark of the Digital Equipment Corporation.
* Ada is a registered Trademark of the Ada Joint Program Office of the
United States Department of Defense.
* Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation.



  3 Responses to “Category : Information about the Internet from the early 1990's
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  1. Very nice! Thank you for this wonderful archive. I wonder why I found it only now. Long live the BBS file archives!

  2. This is so awesome! 😀 I’d be cool if you could download an entire archive of this at once, though.

  3. But one thing that puzzles me is the “mtswslnkmcjklsdlsbdmMICROSOFT” string. There is an article about it here. It is definitely worth a read: http://www.os2museum.com/wp/mtswslnk/