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[Most recent change: 16 May 1987 by gnu@hoptoad.uucp (John Gilmore)]

The following is a list of currently active USENET newsgroups as of
17 May 1987.  The groups distributed worldwide are divided
into seven broad classifications:  "news", "soc", "talk", "misc",
"sci", "comp" and "rec".  Each of these classifications is organized
into groups and subgroups according to topic.

"comp"  Topics of interest to both computer professionals and
	hobbyists, including topics in computer science, software
	source, and information on hardware and software systems.

"sci"   Discussions intended as technical in nature and relating
	to the established sciences.

"misc"  Groups addressing themes not easily classified under any of the
	other headings or which incorporate themes from multiple
	categories.

"soc"	Groups primarily addressing social issues and socializing.

"talk"	Groups largely debate-oriented and tending to feature long
	discussions without resolution and without appreciable amounts
	of generally useful information.

"news"	Groups concerned with the news network and software themselves.

"rec"	Groups oriented towards hobbies and recreational activities.

These "world" newsgroups are (usually) circulated around the entire
USENET -- this implies world-wide distribution.  Not all groups
actually enjoy such wide distribution, however.  The European Usenet
sites (Eunet) take only a selected subset of the more "technical"
groups, and controversial "noise" groups are often not carried by many
sites in the US and Canada (these groups are primarily under the "talk"
and "soc" classifications).

There are groups in other subcategories, but they are local: to
institutions, to geographic regions, etc. and they are not listed
here.  Note that these distribution categories can be used to restrict
the propagation of news articles.  Currently, distributions include:
	world		worldwide distribution (default)
	att		limited to AT&T
	can		limited to Canada
	eunet		limited to European sites
	na		limited to North America
	usa		limited to the United States
There may be other regional and local distribution categories available
at your site.  Most US states have distribution categories named after
the two letter abbreviation for that state or category (e.g., "ga" for
Georgia, "nj" for New Jersey). Please use an appropriate distribution
category if your article is not likely to be of interest to USENET
readers worldwide.

Some groups are moderated or are monitored mailing lists.  They can
only be posted to by mailing submissions to the coordinator (provided
in a companion posting).  Some selected sites provide automatic
remailing in support of 2.11 news -- posting to one of these groups
automatically mails the article for the poster. Some of the moderated
groups are gatewayed to USENET from the ARPA Internet and appear as
newsgroups to facilitate distribution and posting from the Usenet.
Other of the "world" groups are bidirectionally gatewayed with ARPA
Internet mailing lists; items submitted from the ARPA side to the
digest are split up and submitted to the USENET group, while articles
submitted on the USENET side are bundled up and submitted to the
mailing list.  A complete list of moderated newsgroups, submission
addresses and moderators is given in a companion posting.

The following "world" groups have been gatewayed with the listed
Arpa Internet lists.  Some of them may not still be gatewayed due to
broken software and/or gateways; such groups are marked with an
asterisk ("*") in the list below.  Please contact me if you should know
of their current status.  Also note that the group "comp.lang.forth" is
gatewayed with the Bitnet discussion list "umforth@weizmann.bitnet".

	Usenet Group		Arpa Internet list
	------------		----------------
	comp.emacs		unix-emacs@cc5.bbn.com
	*comp.lang.ada		info-ada@ada20.isi.edu
	comp.lang.c		info-c@brl.arpa
	comp.lang.modula2	info-modula-2@cs.rochester.edu
	*comp.lang.pascal	info-pascal@brl.arpa
	*comp.lang.prolog	prolog@su-score.arpa
	comp.os.cpm		info-cpm@amsaa.arpa
	comp.os.minix		info-minix@udel.edu
	*comp.sys.atari.8bit	info-atari8@su-score.arpa
	*comp.sys.atari.st	info-atari16@su-score.arpa
	*comp.sys.misc		info-micro@brl.arpa
	*comp.terminals		info-terms@mit-mc.arpa
	comp.unix.questions	info-unix@brl.arpa
	comp.unix.wizards	unix-wizards@brl.arpa
	comp.windows.x		xpert@athena.mit.edu
	rec.music.gdead		dead-flames@ai.ai.mit.edu
	*sci.astro		sky-fans@mit-xx.arpa
	sci.physics		physics@sri-unix.arpa
	*sci.space		space@angband.s1.gov
	*talk.origins		evolution@kestrel.arpa
	*rec.ham-radio		info-hams@simtel20.arpa
	*rec.ham-radio.packet	packet-radio@eddie.mit.edu
	rec.railroad		railroad@rochester.arpa
	rec.arts.sf-lovers	sf-lovers@red.rutgers.edu
	*rec.video		videotech@simtel20.arpa
	comp.sources.misc	unix-sources@brl.arpa

Please notify me of any errors or changes to this article.

Gene Spafford
spaf@gatech.EDU
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Newsgroup		Description
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comp.ai			Artificial intelligence discussions.
comp.ai.digest		Artificial Intelligence discussions. (Moderated)
comp.arch		Computer architecture.
comp.binaries.amiga	Encoded public domain programs in binary. (Moderated)
comp.binaries.atari.st	Binary-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated)
comp.binaries.mac	Encoded Macintosh programs in binary. (Moderated)
comp.bugs.2bsd		Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.4bsd		Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.4bsd.ucb-fixes	Bug reports/fixes for BSD Unix. (Moderated)
comp.bugs.misc		General UNIX bug reports and fixes (incl V7, uucp)
comp.bugs.sys5		Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs.
comp.cog-eng		Cognitive engineering.
comp.compilers		Compiler construction, theory, 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		Archived public-domain documentation. (Moderated)
comp.doc.techreports	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	Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc. (Moderated)
comp.lang.ada		Discussion about Ada*.
comp.lang.apl		Discussion about APL.
comp.lang.c		Discussion about C.
comp.lang.c++		The object-oriented C++ language.
comp.lang.forth		Discussion about Forth.
comp.lang.fortran	Discussion about FORTRAN.
comp.lang.lisp		Discussion about LISP.
comp.lang.misc		Different computer languages not specifically listed.
comp.lang.modula2	Discussion about Modula-2.
comp.lang.pascal	Discussion about Pascal.
comp.lang.prolog	Discussion about PROLOG.
comp.lang.smalltalk	Discussion about Smalltalk 80.
comp.laser-printers	Laser printers, hardware & software. (Moderated)
comp.lsi		Large scale integrated circuits.
comp.mail.elm		Discussion and fixes for ELM mail system.  (Moderated)
comp.mail.headers	Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list.
comp.mail.maps		Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated)
comp.mail.misc		General discussions about computer mail.
comp.mail.uucp		Mail in the uucp network environment.
comp.misc		General topics about computers not covered elsewhere.
comp.newprod		Announcements of new products of interest. (Moderated)
comp.org.decus		DEC* Users' Society newsgroup.
comp.org.fidonet	FidoNews digest, official news of FidoNet Assoc. (Moderated)
comp.org.usenix		USENIX Association events and announcements.
comp.os.cpm		Discussion about the CP/M operating system.
comp.os.eunice		The SRI Eunice system.
comp.os.minix		Discussion of Tanenbaum's MINIX system.
comp.os.misc		General OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere.
comp.os.os9		Discussions about the os9 operating system. (Moderated)
comp.os.research	Operating systems and related areas. (Moderated)
comp.os.vms		DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS.
comp.periphs		Peripheral devices.
comp.protocols.appletalk	Applebus hardware & software.
comp.protocols.kermit	Info about the Kermit package. (Moderated)
comp.protocols.misc	Various forms and types of FTP protocol.
comp.protocols.tcp-ip	TCP and IP network protocols.
comp.risks		Risks to the public from computers & users. (Moderated)
comp.society		The impact of technology on society. (Moderated)
comp.sources.amiga	Source code-only postings for the Amiga. (Moderated)
comp.sources.atari.st	Source code-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated)
comp.sources.bugs	Bug reports, fixes, discussion for posted sources
comp.sources.d		For any discussion of source postings.
comp.sources.games	Postings of recreational software. (Moderated)
comp.sources.mac	Software for the Apple Macintosh. (Moderated)
comp.sources.misc	Posting of software . (Moderated)
comp.sources.unix	Postings of public-domain sources. (Moderated)
comp.sources.wanted	Requests for software and fixes.
comp.std.c		Discussion about C language standards. (Moderated)
comp.std.internat	Discussion about international standards.
comp.std.misc		Discussion about various standards. (Moderated)
comp.std.mumps		Discussion for the X11.1 committee on Mumps. (Moderated)
comp.std.unix		Discussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX. (Moderated)
comp.sys.amiga		Commodore Amiga: info&uses, but no programs.
comp.sys.apollo		Apollo computer systems.
comp.sys.apple		Discussion about Apple micros.
comp.sys.atari.8bit	Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros.
comp.sys.atari.st	Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros.
comp.sys.att		Discussions about AT&T microcomputers.
comp.sys.cbm		Discussion about Commodore micros.
comp.sys.dec		Discussions about DEC computer systems.
comp.sys.hp		Discussion about Hewlett-Packard equipment.
comp.sys.ibm.pc		Discussion about IBM personal computers.
comp.sys.ibm.pc.digest	The IBM PC, PC-XT, and PC-AT. (Moderated)
comp.sys.intel		Disucussions about Intel systems and parts.
comp.sys.m6809		Discussion about 6809's.
comp.sys.m68k		Discussion about 68k's.
comp.sys.m68k.pc	Discussion about 68k-based PCs. (Moderated)
comp.sys.mac		Discussions about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa.
comp.sys.mac.digest	Apple Macintosh: info&uses, but no programs. (Moderated)
comp.sys.masscomp	The Masscomp line of computers. (Moderated)
comp.sys.misc		Discussion about computers of all kinds.
comp.sys.nsc.32k	National Semiconductor 32000 series chips.
comp.sys.pyramid	Pyramid 90x computers.
comp.sys.ridge		Ridge 32 computers and ROS.
comp.sys.sequent	Sequent systems, (esp. Balance 8000). (Moderated)
comp.sys.sun		Sun "workstation" computers. (Moderated)
comp.sys.tandy		Discussion about TRS-80's.
comp.sys.ti		Discussion about Texas Instruments.
comp.sys.workstations	Various workstation-type computers. (Moderated)
comp.terminals		All sorts of terminals.
comp.text		Text processing issues and methods.
comp.text.desktop	Technolgy & techniques of desktop publishing. (Moderated)
comp.unix		Discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. (Moderated)
comp.unix.questions	UNIX neophytes group.
comp.unix.wizards	Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNIX.
comp.unix.xenix		Discussion about the Xenix OS.
comp.windows.misc	Various issues about windowing systems.
comp.windows.news	Sun Microsystems' NewS window system.
comp.windows.x		Discussion about the X Window System.

misc.consumers		Consumer interests, product reviews, etc.
misc.consumers.house	Discussion about owning and maintaining a house.
misc.forsale		Short, tasteful postings about items for sale.
misc.handicap		Items of interest for/about the handicapped. (Moderated)
misc.headlines		Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc.
misc.invest		Investments and the handling of money.
misc.jobs		(defunct -- soon to be removed)
misc.jobs.misc		Discussion about employment, workplaces, careers.
misc.jobs.offered	Announcements of positions available.
misc.jobs.resumes	Postings of resumes and "situation wanted" articles.
misc.kids		Children, their behavior and activities.
misc.legal		Legalities and the ethics of law.
misc.misc		Various discussions not fitting in any other group.
misc.psi		Paranormal abilities and experiences. (Moderated)
misc.taxes		Tax laws and advice.
misc.test		For testing of network software.  Very boring.
misc.wanted		Requests for things that are needed (NOT software).

news.admin		Comments directed to news administrators.
news.announce.conferences	Calls for papers and conference announcements. (Moderated)
news.announce.important	General announcements of interest to all. (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		Discussion about B news software.
news.software.notes	Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois.
news.stargate		Discussion about 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		Discussion about Dr. Who.
rec.arts.movies		Discussions of movies and movie making.
rec.arts.movies.reviews	Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.poems		For the posting of poems.
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 soap operas.
rec.arts.wobegon	"A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
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	Recipes from the USENET Cookbook (troff & text). (Moderated)
rec.food.veg		Vegetarians.
rec.games.board		Discussion and hints on board games.
rec.games.bridge	Hobbyists interested in bridge.
rec.games.chess		Chess & computer chess.
rec.games.empire	Discussion and hints about Empire.
rec.games.frp		Discussion about Fantasy Role Playing games.
rec.games.go		Discussion about Go.
rec.games.hack		Discussion, hints, etc. about the Hack game.
rec.games.misc		Games and computer games.
rec.games.pbm		Discussion about Play by Mail games.
rec.games.rogue		Discussion and hints about Rogue.
rec.games.trivia	Discussion about trivia.
rec.games.video		Discussion about video games.
rec.gardens		Gardening, methods and results.
rec.guns		Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
rec.ham-radio		Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
rec.ham-radio.packet	Discussion about packet radio setups.
rec.humor		Jokes and the like.  May be somewhat offensive.
rec.humor.d		Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles.
rec.mag			Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.mag.otherrealms	Edited science fiction & fantasy "magazine". (Moderated)
rec.misc		General topics about recreational/participant sports.
rec.motorcycles		Motorcycles and related products and laws.
rec.music.classical	Discussion about classical music.
rec.music.folk		Folks discussing folk music of various sorts.
rec.music.gaffa		Progressive music (e.g., Kate Bush). (Moderated)
rec.music.gdead		A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads.
rec.music.makers	For performers and their discussions.
rec.music.misc		Music lovers' group.
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.skydiving		Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
rec.sport.baseball	Discussion about baseball.
rec.sport.basketball	Discussion about basketball.
rec.sport.football	Discussion about football.
rec.sport.hockey	Discussion about hockey.
rec.sport.misc		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		Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions.
sci.lang		Natural languages, communication, etc.
sci.math		Mathematical discussions and pursuits.
sci.math.stat		Statistics discussion.
sci.math.symbolic	Symbolic algebra discussion.
sci.med			Medicine and its related products and regulations.
sci.misc		Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences.
sci.philosophy.tech	Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
sci.physics		Physical laws, properties, etc.
sci.research		Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever.
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.culture.african	Discussions about Africa & things African.
soc.culture.celtic	Group about Celtics (*not* basketball!).
soc.culture.greek	Group about Greeks.
soc.culture.indian	Group for discussion about India & things Indian.
soc.culture.jewish	Group for discussion about Jewish culture & religion.
soc.culture.misc	Group for discussion about other cultures.
soc.human-nets		Computer aided communications digest. (Moderated)
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.politics		Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated)
soc.politics.arms-d	Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian	Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
soc.roots		Genealogical matters.
soc.singles		Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc.
soc.women		Women's rights, discrimination, etc.

talk.abortion		All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion.
talk.bizarre		The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid.
talk.origins		Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
talk.philosophy.misc	Philosophical musings on all topics.
talk.politics.misc	Political discussions and ravings of all kinds.
talk.politics.theory	Theory of politics and political systems.
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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* 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.