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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old
newsgroups and helping users transition to Microsoft Answers, Technet, and MSDN. What are your thoughts on this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097&tag=nl.e539 |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
On 05/04/2010 04:03 PM, Dan wrote:
According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to Microsoft Answers, Technet, and MSDN. What are your thoughts on this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097&tag=nl.e539 looks like the win98 group will end... however Usenet hardly needs MS... there are thousands of other , active groups for computer and OS-related problems |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
On 05/04/2010 04:03 PM, Dan wrote:
According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to Microsoft Answers, Technet, and MSDN. What are your thoughts on this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097&tag=nl.e539 looks like the win98 group will end... however Usenet hardly needs MS... there are thousands of other , active groups for computer and OS-related problems |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
Found online in the past hour or so...
Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Communities http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx Microsoft hitting 'unsubscribe' on newsgroups http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20004109-56.htm Dan wrote: According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to Microsoft Answers, Technet, and MSDN. What are your thoughts on this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097 |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
Found online in the past hour or so...
Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Communities http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx Microsoft hitting 'unsubscribe' on newsgroups http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20004109-56.htm Dan wrote: According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to Microsoft Answers, Technet, and MSDN. What are your thoughts on this. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097 |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
Dan wrote:
According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to ... http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097&tag=nl.e539 Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Communities http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx Microsoft hitting 'unsubscribe' on newsgroups http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20004109-56.htm That will not affect the existance and continued propagation of the set of newsgroups with names that happen to begin with "microsoft.public." Those of you that don't know any better than to read this or any other microsoft newsgroup via the microsoft servers and who don't know how to use alternate servers will disappear, but those of us who use "regular" nntp servers will continue to read and post messages to this and other microsoft.public newsgroups. As I've said many times, Microsoft does not own or control the microsoft.public set of newsgroups. They don't act as a central coordinator, aggregator, or administrator of them, nor can they censor or moderate them or their content. Many of you, for some reason, believes that Microsoft does own, control, administer or coordinate these groups. That is a delusion. If Microsoft pulls the plug on their own NNTP server, they can certainly do that, but it will have zero impact as to whether or not the "world-wide" usenet community of servers will also do the same. They have no obligation to do so (legal or otherwise). |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
Dan wrote:
According to this site, Microsoft is planning on phasing out the old newsgroups and helping users transition to ... http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=6097&tag=nl.e539 Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Communities http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx Microsoft hitting 'unsubscribe' on newsgroups http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20004109-56.htm That will not affect the existance and continued propagation of the set of newsgroups with names that happen to begin with "microsoft.public." Those of you that don't know any better than to read this or any other microsoft newsgroup via the microsoft servers and who don't know how to use alternate servers will disappear, but those of us who use "regular" nntp servers will continue to read and post messages to this and other microsoft.public newsgroups. As I've said many times, Microsoft does not own or control the microsoft.public set of newsgroups. They don't act as a central coordinator, aggregator, or administrator of them, nor can they censor or moderate them or their content. Many of you, for some reason, believes that Microsoft does own, control, administer or coordinate these groups. That is a delusion. If Microsoft pulls the plug on their own NNTP server, they can certainly do that, but it will have zero impact as to whether or not the "world-wide" usenet community of servers will also do the same. They have no obligation to do so (legal or otherwise). |
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April 9, 1996: Microsoft Announces Internet Newsgroups For Peer-to-PeerDiscussions on Microsoft Products
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p.../nwsgrppr.mspx
Microsoft PressPass - Microsoft Announces Internet Newsgroups For Peer-to-Peer Discussions on Microsoft Products REDMOND, Wash., April 9, 1996 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the addition of no-charge Microsoft-sponsored NNTP newsgroups on the Internet to its family of Information Services offerings. This new service boosts Microsoft's Internet presence and further addresses customer demand for one-stop information and services over the Internet. Microsoft is investing in the newsgroups to create a community in which customers can share technical information about Microsoft® products and technologies. Microsoft Newsgroups are scheduled to be live and accessible to customers on April 15, 1996, via the Support area of the Microsoft World Wide Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support/). "Our goal is to provide accurate and timely information that is widely available and affordable for our customers, and the Internet newsgroups are one more way for us to meet this goal," said Linda Glenicki, general manager of AnswerPoint at Microsoft. "Customer discussion groups provide a rich source of technical information, and the increasing popularity of the Internet allows us to provide access to this information to a very broad set of customers." Microsoft Newsgroups on the Internet will replace Microsoft-sponsored forums on CompuServe® as of April 20. CompuServe customers can easily link to the Microsoft support Web site and the newsgroups from the Microsoft Connection area on CompuServe. In addition, CompuServe will offer third-party forums on Microsoft products. Customers currently access the Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions, Knowledge Base, and Software Library more than 850,000 times per week on the Internet. The addition of Microsoft Newsgroups rounds out Microsoft's Internet offerings by providing an interactive environment for customers to send each other messages and responses about Microsoft products. Customers need only an NNTP-compatible newsgroup reader and Internet access to connect to Microsoft Newsgroups at no charge (Internet connection charges apply). Microsoft MVPs (most valuable professionals) will provide technical answers and foster the growth of the online community. Microsoft will stay involved in Microsoft Newsgroups, monitoring responses for accuracy and assisting MVPs as needed. The MVP program recognizes Microsoft customers who voluntarily assist others in customer-to-customer discussion areas. Microsoft MVPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, yet they all share one key attribute: a willingness to give time, expertise and advice to enhance other customers' technical skills. "Being an MVP is a natural extension of my desire to help others solve their computing roadblocks," said Ross Pfaff, who was recognized as an MVP in August 1995. "Whether it's a mission-critical situation or a home-entertainment problem, assisting fellow computer users as an MVP allows me to give back some of what I've been given: knowledge and satisfaction." For more information on the MVP program or how to become an MVP, please see the About Support area of the Microsoft World Wide Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/supportnet/). Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT" ) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. Microsoft is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. |
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April 9, 1996: Microsoft Announces Internet Newsgroups For Peer-to-PeerDiscussions on Microsoft Products
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p.../nwsgrppr.mspx
Microsoft PressPass - Microsoft Announces Internet Newsgroups For Peer-to-Peer Discussions on Microsoft Products REDMOND, Wash., April 9, 1996 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the addition of no-charge Microsoft-sponsored NNTP newsgroups on the Internet to its family of Information Services offerings. This new service boosts Microsoft's Internet presence and further addresses customer demand for one-stop information and services over the Internet. Microsoft is investing in the newsgroups to create a community in which customers can share technical information about Microsoft® products and technologies. Microsoft Newsgroups are scheduled to be live and accessible to customers on April 15, 1996, via the Support area of the Microsoft World Wide Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support/). "Our goal is to provide accurate and timely information that is widely available and affordable for our customers, and the Internet newsgroups are one more way for us to meet this goal," said Linda Glenicki, general manager of AnswerPoint at Microsoft. "Customer discussion groups provide a rich source of technical information, and the increasing popularity of the Internet allows us to provide access to this information to a very broad set of customers." Microsoft Newsgroups on the Internet will replace Microsoft-sponsored forums on CompuServe® as of April 20. CompuServe customers can easily link to the Microsoft support Web site and the newsgroups from the Microsoft Connection area on CompuServe. In addition, CompuServe will offer third-party forums on Microsoft products. Customers currently access the Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions, Knowledge Base, and Software Library more than 850,000 times per week on the Internet. The addition of Microsoft Newsgroups rounds out Microsoft's Internet offerings by providing an interactive environment for customers to send each other messages and responses about Microsoft products. Customers need only an NNTP-compatible newsgroup reader and Internet access to connect to Microsoft Newsgroups at no charge (Internet connection charges apply). Microsoft MVPs (most valuable professionals) will provide technical answers and foster the growth of the online community. Microsoft will stay involved in Microsoft Newsgroups, monitoring responses for accuracy and assisting MVPs as needed. The MVP program recognizes Microsoft customers who voluntarily assist others in customer-to-customer discussion areas. Microsoft MVPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, yet they all share one key attribute: a willingness to give time, expertise and advice to enhance other customers' technical skills. "Being an MVP is a natural extension of my desire to help others solve their computing roadblocks," said Ross Pfaff, who was recognized as an MVP in August 1995. "Whether it's a mission-critical situation or a home-entertainment problem, assisting fellow computer users as an MVP allows me to give back some of what I've been given: knowledge and satisfaction." For more information on the MVP program or how to become an MVP, please see the About Support area of the Microsoft World Wide Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/supportnet/). Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT" ) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. Microsoft is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. |
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Microsoft is planning on phasing out newsgroups
"Guy Ninety8" wrote in message
... That will not affect the existance and continued propagation of the set of newsgroups with names that happen to begin with "microsoft.public." Those of you that don't know any better than to read this or any other microsoft newsgroup via the microsoft servers and who don't know how to use alternate servers will disappear, but those of us who use "regular" nntp servers will continue to read and post messages to this and other microsoft.public newsgroups. As I've said many times, Microsoft does not own or control the microsoft.public set of newsgroups. They don't act as a central coordinator, aggregator, or administrator of them, nor can they censor or moderate them or their content. Many of you, for some reason, believes that Microsoft does own, control, administer or coordinate these groups. That is a delusion. If Microsoft pulls the plug on their own NNTP server, they can certainly do that, but it will have zero impact as to whether or not the "world-wide" usenet community of servers will also do the same. They have no obligation to do so (legal or otherwise). What you say about the existence and propagation of the microsoft.public hierarchy is true...they will continue on other servers as long as they choose to carry them. But to say it will have zero impact is not the case. Groups like this one and the win95 group and the win3x_wfw_dos group already have a very small number of posters...often the same couple-of-dozen people now...so you won't see much change. But busier groups supporting operating systems and applications that are not EOL still have a relatively large user base, and an estimated two-thirds of the posts in those groups originate from either the MS server or the MS web forums...the greater number from the web forums. When those sources shut off, you will see a significant drop in traffic in those groups. The majority of those users will simply continue to use, or switch to, the web forums. I don't like it, but that is the likely scenario. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009 A+ http://dts-l.net/ |
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