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  #11  
Old June 9th 10, 10:44 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
glee
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"webster72n" wrote in message
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"glee" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
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When I discovered that MS keeps Win-95 and -98 NG's, while dumping
Win-ME and the German speaking IE group,
I couldn't help but wonder about the reasoning behind it.
Can anyone here help out with this?


AFAIK, MS is closing the slowest (least trafficked) groups first.


Does that mean they will eventually close all other NG's?


Yes, I guess you haven't read the messages posted by Microsoft in all
the newsgroups for the past month. They are closing their groups
gradually and hope to have them all closed by Fall.

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
A+
http://dts-l.net/

  #12  
Old June 10th 10, 12:13 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Sunny
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"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #13  
Old June 10th 10, 12:13 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Sunny
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"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #14  
Old June 10th 10, 12:27 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Tim Meddick
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Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access
the new Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of
Community" 28/05/10)

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #15  
Old June 10th 10, 12:27 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Tim Meddick
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Posts: 29
Default Surprised!


Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access
the new Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of
Community" 28/05/10)

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #16  
Old June 10th 10, 03:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
webster72n
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"Tim Meddick" wrote in message
...
Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access
the new Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of
Community" 28/05/10)


I am beginning to see the whole picture now, since I never red the entire
notice from MS.
Thanks to every participant in this thread.
Maybe this is a forerunner to 'cloud computing'?

Harry.


==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #17  
Old June 10th 10, 03:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
webster72n
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"Tim Meddick" wrote in message
...
Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access
the new Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of
Community" 28/05/10)


I am beginning to see the whole picture now, since I never red the entire
notice from MS.
Thanks to every participant in this thread.
Maybe this is a forerunner to 'cloud computing'?

Harry.


==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use
their Web based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.


  #18  
Old June 10th 10, 04:28 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Greg Russell
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In ,
Sunny typed:

What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't
you understand ?


The censorship aspect of it.

If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to
use their Web based "forums"


Bull****, plain and simple.

Usenet will continue to be a vibrant disussion forum, including discussions
about M$ products. M$ can stick its head in the sand if it wants, but that
won't make Usenet any less effective.


  #19  
Old June 10th 10, 04:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Peter Foldes[_2_]
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Tim

Have you looked at the NNTP Bridge as per the link below. Most of us are using this
one since it is more versatile and it has 2 less steps to achieve the connection

http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Tim Meddick" wrote in message
...
Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access the new
Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Community"
28/05/10)

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use their Web
based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.



  #20  
Old June 10th 10, 04:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Peter Foldes[_2_]
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Posts: 8
Default Surprised!

Tim

Have you looked at the NNTP Bridge as per the link below. Most of us are using this
one since it is more versatile and it has 2 less steps to achieve the connection

http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Tim Meddick" wrote in message
...
Not entirely true....


Although microsoft IS discontinuing their newsgroups You CAN still access the new
Microsoft Forums on NNTP clients such as Outlook Express.


Here is a quote from one of their recent posts on this group :

"In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
NNTP Bridge he http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ "

(From post: "Final Reminder - Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Community"
28/05/10)

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Sunny" wrote in message
...

"Hot-text" wrote in message
...
I hope that traffic for win 98 go up and win 98 always be open!
I say I HOPE!


What part of "Microsoft is withdrawing from Usenet news groups" don't you
understand ?
If you need Microsoft "discussions" in future you will be forced to use their Web
based "forums"
One more time "-

Microsoft is withdrawing their NNTP server from Usenet.



 




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