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Updated July 31, 2008

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comp.admin.policyDiscussions of site administration policies.
comp.aiArtificial Intelligence. (Moderated)
comp.ai.alifeResearch about artificial life.
comp.ai.doc-analysis.miscGeneral document understanding technologies.
comp.ai.doc-analysis.ocrOCR research, algorithms and software.
comp.ai.eduApplications of Artificial Intelligence to Education.
comp.ai.fuzzyFuzzy set theory, aka fuzzy logic.
comp.ai.gamesArtificial intelligence in games and game-playing.
comp.ai.geneticGenetic algorithms in computing.
comp.ai.jair.announceAnnouncements & abstracts of the Journal of AI Research. (Moderated)
comp.ai.jair.papersPapers published by the Journal of AI Research. (Moderated)
comp.ai.nat-langNatural language processing by computers.
comp.ai.neural-netsAll aspects of neural networks.
comp.ai.philosophyPhilosophical aspects of Artificial Intelligence.
comp.ai.shellsExpert systems and other artificial intelligence shells.
comp.ai.visionArtificial Intelligence Vision Research. (Moderated)
comp.answersRepository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
comp.apps.spreadsheetsSpreadsheets on various platforms.
comp.archComputer architecture.
comp.arch.arithmeticImplementing arithmetic on computers/digital systems.
comp.arch.bus.vmebusHardware and software for VMEbus Systems.
comp.arch.embeddedEmbedded computer systems topics.
comp.arch.fpgaField Programmable Gate Array based computing systems.
comp.arch.hobbyistHomebrew digital electronics design. (Moderated)
comp.arch.storageStorage system issues, both hardware and software.
comp.archives.adminIssues relating to computer archive administration.
comp.archives.ms-windows.announceAnnouncements about Windows archives. (Moderated)
comp.archives.ms-windows.discussDiscussing Microsoft Windows archives.
comp.archives.msdos.announceAnnouncements about MSDOS archives. (Moderated)
comp.archives.msdos.dDiscussion of materials available in MSDOS archives.
comp.bbs.majorbbsSupport & discussion of The Major BBS from Galacticomm.
comp.bbs.miscAll aspects of computer bulletin board systems.
comp.bbs.tbbsThe Bread Board System bulletin board software.
comp.bbs.tsxTSX BBS discussions.
comp.bbs.waffleThe Waffle BBS and USENET system on all platforms.
comp.benchmarksDiscussion of benchmarking techniques and results.
comp.binaries.cbmFor the transfer of 8bit Commodore binaries. (Moderated)
comp.bugs.2bsdReports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.4bsdReports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs.
comp.bugs.miscGeneral UNIX bug reports and fixes (incl V7, uucp).
comp.bugs.sys5Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs.
comp.cad.autocadAutoDesk's AutoCAD software.
comp.cad.cadenceUsers of Cadence Design Systems products.
comp.cad.compassCompass Design Automation EDA tools.
comp.cad.i-deasSDRC I-DEAS Masters Series software.
comp.cad.microstationMicroStation CAD software and related products.
comp.cad.microstation.programmerDeveloping software in Microstation CAD.
comp.cad.pro-engineerParametric Technology's Pro/Engineer design package.
comp.cad.solidworksSolidWorks newsgroup.
comp.cad.synthesisResearch and production in the field of logic synthesis.
comp.client-serverTopics relating to client/server technology.
comp.cog-engCognitive engineering.
comp.compilersCompiler construction, theory, etc. (Moderated)
comp.compilers.lccThe lcc C Compiler and related topics.
comp.compilers.tools.javaccThe Java Compiler Compiler and related topics.
comp.compilers.tools.pcctsConstruction of compilers and tools with PCCTS.
comp.compressionData compression algorithms and theory.
comp.compression.researchDiscussions about data compression research. (Moderated)
comp.constraintsConstraint processing and related topics.
comp.data.administrationManage data as a corporate asset: stds & methds.
comp.databasesDatabase and data management issues and theory.
comp.databases.adabasADABAS Database topics in general.
comp.databases.berkeley-dbThe Berkeley DB libraries.
comp.databases.btrievePervasive Software client/server development.
comp.databases.filemakerTechnical discussions about FileMaker.
comp.databases.guptaGupta SQLWindows client-server development.
comp.databases.ibm-db2Problem resolution with DB2 database products.
comp.databases.informixInformix database management software discussions.
comp.databases.ingresIssues relating to INGRES products.
comp.databases.ms-accessMS Windows' relational database system, Access.
comp.databases.ms-sqlserverMicrosoft's SQL Server and related products.
comp.databases.mysqlMySQL RDBMS technical discussions.
comp.databases.objectObject-oriented paradigms in database systems.
comp.databases.olapAnalytical Processing, Multidimensional DBMS, EIS, DSS.
comp.databases.oracle.marketplaceOracle-related jobs, etc.
comp.databases.oracle.miscOracle related topics.
comp.databases.oracle.serverOracle database administration/server topics.
comp.databases.oracle.toolsOracle software tools/applications.
comp.databases.paradoxBorland's database for DOS & MS Windows.
comp.databases.pickPick-like, post-relational, database systems.
comp.databases.postgresqlPGSQL Relational Database Management System.
comp.databases.progressThe Progress 4GL & RDBMS.
comp.databases.rdbThe relational database engine RDB from DEC.
comp.databases.revelationAll products produced by Revelation Software.
comp.databases.sybaseImplementations of the SQL Server.
comp.databases.theoryDiscussing advances in database technology.
comp.databases.visual-dbaseDatabase discussions using Visual dBASE.
comp.databases.xbase.codebaseCodeBase and its related products.
comp.databases.xbase.foxFox Software's xBase system and compatibles.
comp.databases.xbase.miscDiscussion of xBase (dBASE-like) products.
comp.dcom.cablingCabling selection, installation and use.
comp.dcom.cell-relayForum for discussion of Cell Relay-based products.
comp.dcom.faxFax hardware, software, and protocols.
comp.dcom.frame-relayTechnology and issues regarding frame relay networks.
comp.dcom.isdnThe Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
comp.dcom.isdn.capiCAPI - the Common ISDN Application Interface.
comp.dcom.lans.ethernetDiscussions of the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 protocols.
comp.dcom.lans.fddiDiscussions of the FDDI protocol suite.
comp.dcom.lans.miscLocal area network hardware and software.
comp.dcom.lans.token-ringInstalling and using token ring networks.
comp.dcom.modemsData communications hardware and software.
comp.dcom.modems.cableCable modems and internet access via cable tv.
comp.dcom.net-analysisNetwork Testing and Analysis Procedures and Results.
comp.dcom.net-managementNetwork management methods and applications.
comp.dcom.sdh-sonetDiscuss the SDH and SONET technology.
comp.dcom.serversSelecting and operating data communications servers.
comp.dcom.sys.bay-networksBay Networks hardware, software, other products.
comp.dcom.sys.ciscoInfo on Cisco routers and bridges.
comp.dcom.sys.nortelNortel telecommunications products and systems.
comp.dcom.telecomTelecommunications digest. (Moderated)
comp.dcom.telecom.techDiscussion of technical aspects of telephony.
comp.dcom.videoconfVideo conference technology and applications.
comp.dcom.voice-over-ipVoice Over IP technology.
comp.dcom.vpnVirtual Private Network Technology.
comp.dcom.wanAll topics concerned with wide area networking.
comp.dcom.xdslDiscussion area for different DSL technologies.
comp.distributedDistributed Resource Sharing and Applications.
comp.doc.managementDocument Management technologies.
comp.doc.techreportsLists of technical reports. (Moderated)
comp.dspDigital Signal Processing using computers.
comp.editorsTopics related to computerized text editing.
comp.eduComputer science education.
comp.edu.languages.naturalComputer assisted languages instruction issues.
comp.emacsEMACS editors of different flavors.
comp.emacs.xemacsBug reports, questions and answers about XEmacs.
comp.emulators.announceEmulator news, FAQs, announcements. (Moderated)
comp.emulators.apple2Emulators of Apple // systems.
comp.emulators.cbmEmulators of C-64, C-128, PET, and VIC-20 systems.
comp.emulators.freemwareOpen source PC Virtualisation software.
comp.emulators.game-consolesEmulators of game console systems.
comp.emulators.mac.executorARDI's Mac emulator, Executor.
comp.emulators.miscEmulators of miscellaneous computer systems.
comp.emulators.ms-windows.wineA free MS-Windows emulator under X.
comp.file-sharing.bittorrentDistributed file sharing on Bittorrent protocol.
comp.fontsTypefonts -- design, conversion, use, etc.
comp.games.development.artCreative use of visual art in games.
comp.games.development.audioMusic, sound, speech production.
comp.games.development.designDesigning gameplay and rules systems.
comp.games.development.industryBiz news, project management, jobs.
comp.games.development.programming.algorithmsAbstract algorithms for games.
comp.games.development.programming.miscGeneral info on programming games.
comp.graphics.algorithmsAlgorithms used in producing computer graphics.
comp.graphics.animationTechnical aspects of computer animation.
comp.graphics.api.inventorObject-oriented 3D graphics in Inventor.
comp.graphics.api.miscApplication Programmer Interface issues, methods.
comp.graphics.api.openglThe OpenGL 3D application programming interface.
comp.graphics.api.pexlibThe PEXlib application programming interface.
comp.graphics.apps.alias3-D graphics software from Alias Research.
comp.graphics.apps.avsThe Application Visualization System.
comp.graphics.apps.cinema4d3D modeling, animation and raytracing package.
comp.graphics.apps.corelCorel graphics software applications.
comp.graphics.apps.data-explorerIBM's Visualization Data Explorer (DX).
comp.graphics.apps.freehandQuestions, answers, tips and suggestions.
comp.graphics.apps.gimpThe GNU Image Manipulation Program.
comp.graphics.apps.gnuplotThe gnuplot interactive function plotter.
comp.graphics.apps.iris-explorerThe IRIS Explorer, aka MVE.
comp.graphics.apps.lightwaveNewTek's Lightwave3D & related topics.
comp.graphics.apps.pagemakerQuestion, answers, tips and suggestions.
comp.graphics.apps.paint-shop-proPaint Shop Pro in general.
comp.graphics.apps.photoshopAdobe Photoshop techniques & help.
comp.graphics.apps.softimageSoftimage applications and products.
comp.graphics.apps.uleadUlead graphics software products.
comp.graphics.apps.wavefrontWavefront software products, problems, etc.
comp.graphics.miscComputer graphics miscellany.
comp.graphics.packages.3dstudioAutodesk's 3D Studio software.
comp.graphics.rendering.miscRendering comparisons, approaches, methods.
comp.graphics.rendering.raytracingRaytracing software, tools and methods.
comp.graphics.rendering.rendermanRenderMan interface & shading language.
comp.graphics.visualizationInfo on scientific visualization.
comp.groupwareSoftware & hardware for shared interactive environments.
comp.groupware.groupwiseNovell's Groupwise product (Wordperfect Office).
comp.groupware.lotus-notes.adminLotus Notes system administration.
comp.groupware.lotus-notes.appsApplication software for Lotus Notes.
comp.groupware.lotus-notes.miscLotus Notes related discussions.
comp.groupware.lotus-notes.programmerProgramming for Lotus Notes.
comp.home.automationHome automation devices, setup, sources, etc.
comp.human-factorsIssues related to human-computer interaction (HCI).
comp.infosystemsAny discussion about information systems.
comp.infosystems.gisAll aspects of Geographic Information Systems.
comp.infosystems.gopherDiscussion of the Gopher information service.
comp.infosystems.harvestHarvest information discovery and access system.
comp.infosystems.hypergThe Hyper-G network hypermedia system and applications.
comp.infosystems.interpediaThe Internet Encyclopedia.
comp.infosystems.intranetIntranet topics.
comp.infosystems.kiosksInformational and transactional kiosks. (Moderated)
comp.infosystems.searchAll aspects of search technology.
comp.infosystems.waisThe Z39.50-based WAIS full-text search system.
comp.infosystems.www.advocacyComments and arguments over the best and worst.
comp.infosystems.www.announceWorld-Wide Web announcements. (Moderated)
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.cgiCGI Programming. (Moderated)
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.htmlWriting HTML for the Web.
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.imagesUsing images, imagemaps on the Web.
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.miscMiscellaneous Web authoring issues.
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.site-designWeb site design philosophy.
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.stylesheetsLayout/presentation on the WWW.
comp.infosystems.www.authoring.toolsPrograms to help authoring Websites.
comp.infosystems.www.browsers.macWeb browsers for the Macintosh platform.
comp.infosystems.www.browsers.miscWeb browsers for other platforms.
comp.infosystems.www.browsers.ms-windowsWeb browsers for MS Windows.
comp.infosystems.www.browsers.xWeb browsers for the X-Window system.
comp.infosystems.www.databasesWeb Database Integration.
comp.infosystems.www.miscMiscellaneous World Wide Web discussion.
comp.infosystems.www.servers.macWeb servers for the Macintosh platform.
comp.infosystems.www.servers.miscWeb servers for other platforms.
comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windowsWeb servers for MS Windows and NT.
comp.infosystems.www.servers.unixWeb servers for UNIX platforms.
comp.internet.libraryDiscussing electronic libraries. (Moderated)
comp.internet.net-happeningsAnnouncements of network happenings. (Moderated)
comp.internet.services.blog.livejournalLJ blogging service and software.
comp.internet.services.googleSearch, Gmail, Groups, Maps, Picasa, etc.
comp.internet.services.social.myspaceTeenage social networking.
comp.internet.services.video.youtubeInternet video for the masses.
comp.internet.services.wikiWikis, such as Wikipedia.
comp.ivideodiscInteractive videodiscs -- uses, potential, etc.
comp.lang.adaDiscussion about Ada*.
comp.lang.aplDiscussion about APL.
comp.lang.asm.x86Bulletin Board and Q&A for x86 assembly language topics. (Moderated)
comp.lang.asm370Programming in IBM System/370 Assembly Language.
comp.lang.awkThe AWK programming language.
comp.lang.basic.miscOther dialects and aspects of BASIC.
comp.lang.basic.powerbasicPowerBasic Inc. programming languages.
comp.lang.basic.realbasicREALBasic programming discussion.
comp.lang.basic.visual.3rdpartyAdd-ins for Visual Basic.
comp.lang.basic.visual.databaseDatabase aspects of Visual Basic.
comp.lang.basic.visual.miscVisual Basic in general.
comp.lang.betaThe object-oriented programming language BETA.
comp.lang.cDiscussion about C.
comp.lang.c++The object-oriented C++ language.
comp.lang.c++.ledaAll aspects of the LEDA library.
comp.lang.c++.miscDevelopment in C++, libraries, cross and single targets
comp.lang.c++.moderatedTechnical discussion of the C++ language. (Moderated)
comp.lang.c.moderatedThe C programming language. (Moderated)
comp.lang.clarionTechnical discussion of Clarion programming.
comp.lang.clipperClipper and Visual Objects programming languages.
comp.lang.clipper.visual-objectsCA-Visual Objects developer system.
comp.lang.closCommon Lisp Object System discussions.
comp.lang.cobolThe COBOL language and software.
comp.lang.dylanFor discussion of the Dylan language.
comp.lang.eiffelThe object-oriented Eiffel language.
comp.lang.forthDiscussion about Forth.
comp.lang.forth.macThe CSI MacForth programming environment.
comp.lang.fortranDiscussion about FORTRAN.
comp.lang.functionalDiscussion about functional languages.
comp.lang.haskellPolymorphically-typed lazy purely-functional programming.
comp.lang.hermesThe Hermes language for distributed applications.
comp.lang.iconTopics related to the ICON programming language.
comp.lang.idlIDL (Interface Description Language) related topics.
comp.lang.idl-pvwaveIDL and PV-Wave language discussions.
comp.lang.java.3d3D Graphics API's for the Java language.
comp.lang.java.advocacySupport for and criticism of the Java System.
comp.lang.java.announceAnnouncements re the Java System. (Moderated)
comp.lang.java.beansJava software components (JavaBeans).
comp.lang.java.corbaTopics relating to Java and CORBA.
comp.lang.java.databasesDatabases, java.sql, JDBC, ODBC.
comp.lang.java.guiGUI toolkits and windowing: AWT, IFC etc.
comp.lang.java.helpSet-up problems, catch-all first aid.
comp.lang.java.machineJVM, native methods, hardware.
comp.lang.java.programmerProgramming in the Java language.
comp.lang.java.securitySecurity issues raised by Java.
comp.lang.java.softwaretoolsIDEs, browsers, compilers, other tools.
comp.lang.javascriptNetscape Communications Corp.'s JavaScript language.
comp.lang.labviewLabview Software Discussion Group.
comp.lang.limboThe Inferno OS's Limbo programming language.
comp.lang.lispDiscussion about LISP.
comp.lang.lisp.mclDiscussing Apple's Macintosh Common Lisp.
comp.lang.logoThe Logo teaching and learning language.
comp.lang.miscDifferent computer languages not specifically listed.
comp.lang.mlML languages including Standard ML, CAML, Lazy ML, etc. (Moderated)
comp.lang.modula2Discussion about Modula-2.
comp.lang.modula3Discussion about the Modula-3 language.
comp.lang.mumpsThe M (MUMPS) language & technology, in general.
comp.lang.oberonThe Oberon language and system.
comp.lang.objective-cThe Objective-C language and environment.
comp.lang.pascal.ansi-isoPascal according to ANSI and ISO standards.
comp.lang.pascal.borlandBorland's Pascal.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.advocacyContentious issues related to Delphi.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.announceDelphi related announcements. (Moderated)
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.miscGeneral component issues.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.usageUsing pre-written components.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.writingWriting Delphi components.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.databasesDatabase aspects of Borland Delphi.
comp.lang.pascal.delphi.miscGeneral issues with Borland Delphi.
comp.lang.pascal.macMacintosh based Pascals.
comp.lang.pascal.miscPascal in general and ungrouped Pascals.
comp.lang.perl.announceAnnouncements about Perl. (Moderated)
comp.lang.perl.miscThe Perl language in general.
comp.lang.perl.moderatedPerl language. (Moderated)
comp.lang.perl.modulesUse and development of Perl modules.
comp.lang.perl.tkUsing Tk (and X) from Perl.
comp.lang.phpPHP, server side scripting.
comp.lang.pl1PL/I language discussions.
comp.lang.popPop11 and the Plug user group.
comp.lang.postscriptThe PostScript Page Description Language.
comp.lang.prologDiscussion about PROLOG.
comp.lang.pythonThe Python computer language.
comp.lang.python.announceAnnouncements about the Python language. (Moderated)
comp.lang.rexxThe REXX command language.
comp.lang.rubyThe Ruby dynamic OO programming language.
comp.lang.satherThe object-oriented computer language Sather.
comp.lang.schemeThe Scheme Programming language.
comp.lang.scheme.scshSCSH - the Scheme Shell.
comp.lang.smalltalkDiscussion about Smalltalk 80.
comp.lang.smalltalk.advocacyDiscussion of Smalltalk Language pros/cons.
comp.lang.smalltalk.dolphinThe Dolphin variant of the Smalltalk language.
comp.lang.tclThe Tcl programming language and related tools.
comp.lang.tcl.announceAnnouncements about Tcl. (Moderated)
comp.lang.verilogDiscussing Verilog and PLI.
comp.lang.vhdlVHSIC Hardware Description Language, IEEE 1076/87.
comp.lang.visualGeneral discussion of visual programming languages. (Moderated)
comp.lang.vrmlVirtual Reality Modeling Language discussion.
comp.lang.xharbourxHarbour programming, Clipper, and xBase.
comp.lsiLarge scale integrated circuits.
comp.lsi.cadElectrical Computer Aided Design.
comp.lsi.testingTesting of electronic circuits.
comp.mail.elmDiscussion and fixes for the ELM mail system.
comp.mail.eudora.macEudora email software for Macintosh.
comp.mail.eudora.ms-windowsEudora email software for MS Windows.
comp.mail.headersGatewayed from the Internet header-people list.
comp.mail.imapDiscussion of IMAP-based mail systems.
comp.mail.list-admin.policyPolicy issues in running mailing lists.
comp.mail.list-admin.softwareSoftware used in the running of mailing lists.
comp.mail.mhThe UCI version of the Rand Message Handling system.
comp.mail.mimeMultipurpose Internet Mail Extensions of RFC 1341.
comp.mail.miscGeneral discussions about computer mail.
comp.mail.mushThe Mail User's Shell (MUSH).
comp.mail.muttThe Mutt E-Mail Client.
comp.mail.pegasus-mail.miscPegasus Mail for DOS and Macs, and Mercury Mail.
comp.mail.pegasus-mail.ms-windowsDiscussion of Pegasus Mail for Windows.
comp.mail.pineThe PINE mail user agent.
comp.mail.sendmailConfiguring and using the BSD sendmail agent.
comp.mail.smailAdministering & using the smail email transport system.
comp.mail.uucpMail in the uucp network environment.
comp.mail.zmailThe various Z-Mail products and their configurability.
comp.miscGeneral topics about computers not covered elsewhere.
comp.multimediaInteractive multimedia technologies of all kinds.
comp.music.midiComputers as components in MIDI music systems.
comp.music.miscMiscellaneous use of computers in music.
comp.music.researchThe use of Computers in Music Research and Composition. (Moderated)
comp.newprodAnnouncements of new products of interest. (Moderated)
comp.objectObject-oriented programming and languages.
comp.object.corbaOMG CORBA standard.
comp.object.logicIntegrating object-oriented and logic programming.
comp.org.acmTopics about the Association for Computing Machinery.
comp.org.cauceThe Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail. (Moderated)
comp.org.cpsr.talkIssues of computing and social responsibility.
comp.org.decusDigital Equipment Computer Users' Society newsgroup.
comp.org.eff.talkDiscussion of EFF goals, strategies, etc.
comp.org.ieeeIssues and announcements about the IEEE & its members.
comp.org.issnnetThe International Student Society for Neural Networks.
comp.org.lisp-usersAssociation of Lisp Users related discussions.
comp.org.sugTalk about/for the The Sun User's Group.
comp.org.uniforumUniForum Association activities.
comp.org.usenixUSENIX Association events and announcements.
comp.org.usenix.roomshareFinding lodging during Usenix conferences.
comp.org.user-groups.apcugAssociation of Personal Computer User Groups.
comp.org.user-groups.managementRunning a user group.
comp.org.user-groups.meetingsPlanning for user group meetings and events.
comp.org.user-groups.miscUser group discussions in general.
comp.org.user-groups.newslettersUser group newsletter Production.
comp.os.aosTopics related to Data General's AOS/VS.
comp.os.chorusCHORUS microkernel issues, research and developments.
comp.os.coherentDiscussion and support of the Coherent operating system.
comp.os.cpmDiscussion about the CP/M operating system.
comp.os.geos.miscGEOS O/S by Geoworks in general.
comp.os.geos.programmerGEOS O/S Programming in general.
comp.os.infernoThe Inferno network operating system from Lucent.
comp.os.lantasticThe LANtastic network operating system.
comp.os.linux.advocacyBenefits of Linux compared to other operating systems.
comp.os.linux.alphaLinux on Digital Alpha machines.
comp.os.linux.announceAnnouncements important to the Linux community. (Moderated)
comp.os.linux.answersFAQs, How-To's, READMEs, etc. about Linux. (Moderated)
comp.os.linux.development.appsWriting Linux applications, porting to Linux.
comp.os.linux.development.systemLinux kernels, device drivers, modules.
comp.os.linux.embeddedLinux operating system on embedded hardware.
comp.os.linux.hardwareHardware compatibility with the Linux operating system.
comp.os.linux.m68kLinux operating system on 680x0 Amiga, Atari, VME.
comp.os.linux.miscLinux-specific topics not covered by other groups.
comp.os.linux.networkingNetworking and communications under Linux.
comp.os.linux.portableLinux OS on portable PCs.
comp.os.linux.powerpcLinux systems running on PowerPC microprocessors.
comp.os.linux.securitySecurity and the GNU/Linux Operating System.
comp.os.linux.setupLinux installation and system administration.
comp.os.linux.xLinux X Window System servers, clients, libs and fonts.
comp.os.linux.xboxLinux on Xbox.
comp.os.lynxDiscussion of LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems.
comp.os.machThe MACH OS from CMU & other places.
comp.os.magic-capEverything about General Magic's Magic Cap OS.
comp.os.minixDiscussion of Tanenbaum's MINIX system.
comp.os.miscGeneral OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere.
comp.os.ms-windows.advocacySpeculation and debate about Microsoft Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.commMS-Windows communication applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.compatibility.win95Running DOS&Win3 apps in Win95.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.financialMS-Windows financial & tax software.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.miscMS-Windows applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.utilities.win3xUtility/add-on programs for Win3.x.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.utilities.win95Utility/add-on programs for Win95.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.mailWinsock email applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.miscOther Winsock applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.winsock.newsWinsock news applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.apps.word-procMS-Windows word-processing applications.
comp.os.ms-windows.ceMicrosoft Windows CE operating system.
comp.os.ms-windows.miscGeneral discussions about Windows issues.
comp.os.ms-windows.networking.miscWindows and other networks.
comp.os.ms-windows.networking.rasWindows RAS networking.
comp.os.ms-windows.networking.tcp-ipWindows and TCP/IP networking.
comp.os.ms-windows.networking.win95Win95 to Novell, TCP/IP, other nets.
comp.os.ms-windows.networking.windowsWindows' built-in networking.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.admin.miscWindows NT system administration.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.admin.networkingWindows NT network administration.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.admin.securityWindows NT Security topics.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.advocacyWindows NT advocacy arguments.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.announceWindows NT announcements. (Moderated)
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.miscGeneral discussion about Windows NT.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.pre-releaseUnreleased and beta Windows NT versions.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.setup.hardwareWindows NT hardware setup.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.setup.miscWindows NT software setup.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.backofficeWindows NT BackOffice.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.compatibilityWin NT software compatibility.
comp.os.ms-windows.nt.software.servicesWindows NT system services software.
comp.os.ms-windows.pre-releasePre-release/beta versions of Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.controlsControls, dialogs and VBXs.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.graphicsGDI, graphics and printing.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.memoryMemory management issues.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.miscProgramming Microsoft Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.multimediaMultimedia programming.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.networksNetwork programming.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.nt.kernel-modeWindows NT driver development.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.oleOLE2, COM and DDE programming.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.mfcMFC-based development for Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.miscWindows Development tools.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.owlOWL-based development for Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.tools.winsockWinsock programming.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.vxdWindows VxD and driver development.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.win3232-bit Windows programming interfaces.
comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.winhelpWinHelp/Multimedia Viewer development.
comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win3xSetup, hardware, and driver issues in Win3.x.
comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win95Setup, hardware, and driver issues in Win95.
comp.os.ms-windows.videoVideo adapters and drivers for Windows.
comp.os.ms-windows.win95.miscMiscellaneous Topics about Windows 95.
comp.os.ms-windows.win95.setupSetup and Configuration of Windows 95.
comp.os.msdos.4dosThe 4DOS command processor for MS-DOS.
comp.os.msdos.appsDiscussion of applications that run under MS-DOS.
comp.os.msdos.desqviewQuarterDeck's Desqview and related products.
comp.os.msdos.djgppDOS GNU C/C++ applications and programming environment.
comp.os.msdos.mail-newsAdministering mail & network news systems under MS-DOS.
comp.os.msdos.miscMiscellaneous topics about MS-DOS machines.
comp.os.msdos.programmerProgramming MS-DOS machines.
comp.os.msdos.programmer.turbovisionBorland's text application libraries.
comp.os.netware.announceNetware announcements. (Moderated)
comp.os.netware.connectivityConnectivity products (TCP/IP, SAA, NFS, MAC).
comp.os.netware.miscGeneral Netware topics.
comp.os.netware.securityNetware Security issues.
comp.os.os2.advocacySupporting and flaming OS/2.
comp.os.os2.announceNotable news and announcements related to OS/2. (Moderated)
comp.os.os2.appsDiscussions of applications under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.betaAll aspects of beta releases of OS/2 systems software.
comp.os.os2.bugsOS/2 system bug reports, fixes and work-arounds.
comp.os.os2.commModem/Fax hardware/drivers/apps/utils under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.ecomstationSerenity Systems operating system eComStation.
comp.os.os2.gamesRunning games under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.mail-newsMail and news apps/utils (on- & offline) under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.marketplaceForsale/wanted; shopping; commercial ads; job postings.
comp.os.os2.miscMiscellaneous topics about the OS/2 system.
comp.os.os2.moderatedOS/2 usage tips, info, discussion. (Moderated)
comp.os.os2.multimediaMulti-media on OS/2 systems.
comp.os.os2.networking.miscMiscellaneous networking issues of OS/2.
comp.os.os2.networking.serverAdministration of NetWare, Warp Server, etc.
comp.os.os2.networking.tcp-ipTCP/IP under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.networking.wwwWorld Wide Web (WWW) apps/utils under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.programmer.miscProgramming OS/2 machines.
comp.os.os2.programmer.oopProgramming system objects (SOM, WPS, etc).
comp.os.os2.programmer.portingPorting software to OS/2 machines.
comp.os.os2.programmer.toolsCompilers, assemblers, interpreters under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.scitechReal-time, engineering/CAD, sciences, etc.
comp.os.os2.setup.miscInstalling/configuring OS/2; misc. hardware/drivers.
comp.os.os2.setup.storageDisk/Tape/CD-ROM hardware/drivers under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.setup.videoBase video hardware/drivers under OS/2.
comp.os.os2.utilitiesGeneral purpose utils (shells/backup/compression/etc).
comp.os.os9Microware's OS-9 real-time operating system.
comp.os.parixForum for users of the parallel operating system PARIX.
comp.os.plan9Plan 9 from Bell Labs. (Moderated)
comp.os.psosThe realtime operating system pSOS+.
comp.os.qnxUsing and developing under the QNX operating system.
comp.os.researchOperating systems and related areas. (Moderated)
comp.os.rstsTopics related to the PDP-11 RSTS/E operating system.
comp.os.tpfIssues of the TPF and MVS/TPF Operating Systems. (Moderated)
comp.os.vmsDEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS.
comp.os.vxworksThe VxWorks real-time operating system.
comp.os.xinuThe XINU operating system from Purdue (D. Comer).
comp.parallelMassively parallel hardware/software. (Moderated)
comp.parallel.mpiMessage Passing Interface (MPI).
comp.parallel.pvmThe PVM system of multi-computer parallelization.
comp.periphsPeripheral devices.
comp.periphs.printersInformation on printers.
comp.periphs.scannersTechnical discussion of scanners and imaging devices.
comp.periphs.scsiDiscussion of SCSI-based peripheral devices.
comp.programmingProgramming issues that transcend languages and OSs.
comp.programming.contestsAnnouncements & results of programming contests.
comp.programming.literateLiterate programming and LP tools. (Moderated)
comp.programming.threadsAll issues about multithreaded programming.
comp.protocols.appletalkApplebus hardware & software.
comp.protocols.dicomDigital Imaging and Communications in Medicine.
comp.protocols.dns.bindBerkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND). (Moderated)
comp.protocols.dns.stdDNS standards activities, including IETF. (Moderated)
comp.protocols.ibmNetworking with IBM mainframes.
comp.protocols.isoThe ISO protocol stack.
comp.protocols.kerberosThe Kerberos authentication server.
comp.protocols.kermit.announceKermit announcements. (Moderated)
comp.protocols.kermit.miscKermit protocol and software.
comp.protocols.miscVarious forms and types of protocol.
comp.protocols.nfsDiscussion about the Network File System protocol.
comp.protocols.pppDiscussion of the Internet Point to Point Protocol.
comp.protocols.smbSMB file sharing protocol and Samba SMB server/client.
comp.protocols.snmpThe Simple Network Management Protocol.
comp.protocols.tcp-ipTCP and IP network protocols.
comp.protocols.tcp-ip.domainsTopics related to Domain Style names.
comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpcTCP/IP for IBM(-like) personal computers.
comp.protocols.time.ntpThe network time protocol.
comp.publish.cdrom.hardwareHardware used in publishing with CD-ROM.
comp.publish.cdrom.multimediaSoftware for multimedia authoring & publishing.
comp.publish.cdrom.softwareSoftware used in publishing with CD-ROM.
comp.publish.electronic.developerElectronic publishing developer tools.
comp.publish.electronic.end-userElectronic publishing end-user tools.
comp.publish.electronic.miscGeneral electronic publishing issues.
comp.publish.prepressElectronic prepress.
comp.realtimeIssues related to real-time computing.
comp.risksRisks to the public from computers & users. (Moderated)
comp.robotics.miscAll aspects of robots and their applications.
comp.robotics.researchAcademic, government & industry research in robotics. (Moderated)
comp.security.announceAnnouncements from the CERT about security. (Moderated)
comp.security.firewallsAnything pertaining to network firewall security.
comp.security.gss-apiGeneric Security Service Application Program Interface.
comp.security.miscSecurity issues of computers and networks.
comp.security.pgp.announceNew PGP versions, utils and such. (Moderated)
comp.security.pgp.discussPGP and its implications.
comp.security.pgp.resourcesPGP related resources, information and more.
comp.security.pgp.techUse of PGP, bug reports and help.
comp.security.pgp.testTesting signing, encryption and decryption using PGP.
comp.security.sshSSH secure remote login and tunneling tools.
comp.security.unixDiscussion of Unix security.
comp.simulationSimulation methods, problems, uses. (Moderated)
comp.societyThe impact of technology on society.
comp.society.developmentComputer technology in developing countries.
comp.society.futuresEvents in technology affecting future computing.
comp.society.privacyEffects of technology on privacy. (Moderated)
comp.soft-sys.aceACE programming, porting, and systems.
comp.soft-sys.app-builder.appwareNovell's visual development environment.
comp.soft-sys.app-builder.dynastyDynasty Development.
comp.soft-sys.app-builder.forteDiscussion of Forte development software.
comp.soft-sys.app-builder.unifaceUniface Client/Server App Development.
comp.soft-sys.business.sapDiscussion forum on SAP software.
comp.soft-sys.dceThe Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
comp.soft-sys.gis.esriESRI GIS software and system implementation.
comp.soft-sys.khorosThe Khoros X11 visualization system.
comp.soft-sys.math.mapleMaple computer mathematics discussion group.
comp.soft-sys.math.mathematicaMathematica discussion group. (Moderated)
comp.soft-sys.math.scilabScientific software package Scilab.
comp.soft-sys.matlabThe MathWorks calculation and visualization package.
comp.soft-sys.middleware.bea-tuxedoTechnical forum on BEA TUXEDO software. (Moderated)
comp.soft-sys.middleware.opendocOpenDoc and its related technologies.
comp.soft-sys.octaveGNU Octave, language for numerical computations.
comp.soft-sys.powerbuilderApplication development tools from PowerSoft.
comp.soft-sys.ptolemyThe Ptolemy simulation/code generation environment.
comp.soft-sys.sasThe SAS statistics package.
comp.soft-sys.shazamThe SHAZAM econometrics computer program.
comp.soft-sys.stat.spssThe statistical program package SPSS.
comp.soft-sys.stat.systatThe statistical program package SYSTAT.
comp.soft-sys.wxwindowsDiscussions related to wxWindows framework.
comp.software-engSoftware Engineering and related topics.
comp.software.arabicArabic script software. (Moderated)
comp.software.config-mgmtConfiguration management, tools and procedures.
comp.software.extreme-programmingExtreme Programming discussions.
comp.software.internationalFinding, using, & writing non-English software.
comp.software.licensingSoftware licensing technology.
comp.software.measurementDiscussions of software metrics.
comp.software.patternsDesign, organizational and other software patterns.
comp.software.shareware.announceShareware announcements. (Moderated)
comp.software.shareware.authorsCreation of shareware. (Moderated)
comp.software.shareware.usersUse of shareware. (Moderated)
comp.software.testingAll aspects of testing computer systems.
comp.software.year-2000Year 2000 compliance: projects and issues.
comp.software.year-2000.techRemediation of Y2K, similar bugs. (Moderated)
comp.sources.bugsBug reports, fixes, discussion for posted sources.
comp.sources.dFor any discussion of source postings.
comp.sources.gamesPostings of recreational software. (Moderated)
comp.sources.games.bugsBug reports and fixes for posted game software.
comp.sources.testersFinding people to test software.
comp.sources.wantedRequests for software and fixes.
comp.specification.larchLarch family of formal specification languages.
comp.specification.miscFormal specification methods in general.
comp.specification.zDiscussion about the formal specification notation Z.
comp.speech.researchSpeech technology research issues.
comp.speech.usersIssues related with using current speech technology.
comp.std.announceAnnouncements about standards activities. (Moderated)
comp.std.cDiscussion about C language standards.
comp.std.c++Discussion about C++ language, library, standards. (Moderated)
comp.std.internatDiscussion about international standards.
comp.std.miscDiscussion about various standards.
comp.std.unixDiscussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX. (Moderated)
comp.std.wirelessExamining standards for wireless network technology. (Moderated)
comp.sw.componentsSoftware components and related technology.
comp.sys.3b1Discussion and support of AT&T 7300/3B1/UnixPC.
comp.sys.acorn.advocacyWhy Acorn computers and programs are better.
comp.sys.acorn.announceAnnouncements for Acorn and ARM users. (Moderated)
comp.sys.acorn.appsAcorn software applications.
comp.sys.acorn.extra-cpuExtra CPUs in Acorn computers.
comp.sys.acorn.gamesDiscussion of games for Acorn machines.
comp.sys.acorn.hardwareAcorn hardware.
comp.sys.acorn.miscAcorn computing in general.
comp.sys.acorn.networkingNetworking of Acorn computers.
comp.sys.acorn.programmerProgramming of Acorn computers.
comp.sys.alliantInfo and discussion about Alliant computers.
comp.sys.amiga.advocacyWhy an Amiga is better than XYZ.
comp.sys.amiga.announceAnnouncements about the Amiga. (Moderated)
comp.sys.amiga.applicationsMiscellaneous applications.
comp.sys.amiga.audioMusic, MIDI, speech synthesis, other sounds.
comp.sys.amiga.cd32Technical and computing talk for Commodore Amiga CD32.
comp.sys.amiga.datacommMethods of getting bytes in and out.
comp.sys.amiga.emulationsVarious hardware & software emulators.
comp.sys.amiga.gamesDiscussion of games for the Commodore Amiga.
comp.sys.amiga.graphicsCharts, graphs, pictures, etc.
comp.sys.amiga.hardwareAmiga computer hardware, Q&A, reviews, etc.
comp.sys.amiga.introductionGroup for newcomers to Amigas.
comp.sys.amiga.marketplaceWhere to find it, prices, etc.
comp.sys.amiga.miscDiscussions not falling in another Amiga group.
comp.sys.amiga.morphosAll about Amiga-compatible MorphOS.
comp.sys.amiga.multimediaAnimations, video, & multimedia.
comp.sys.amiga.networkingAmiga networking software/hardware.
comp.sys.amiga.programmerDevelopers & hobbyists discuss code.
comp.sys.amiga.uucpAmiga UUCP packages.
comp.sys.amstrad.8bitAmstrad CPC/PcW/GX4000 soft