Usenet Newsgroups
Linux-related Usenet newsgroups are another good source of information if you’re having trouble using Linux. If your ISP does not offer a comprehensive selection of Linux newsgroups, you can browse to http://groups.google.com/.
The primary Linux and Linux-related newsgroups are as follows:
• alt.os.linux.dial-up—Using PPP for dial-up
• alt.os.linux.mandriva—All about Mandriva Linux
• alt.os.linux.slackware—Using Slackware Linux
• alt.os.linux.ubuntu—Using Ubuntu Linux
• comp.os.linux.advocacy—Heated discussions about Linux and other related issues
• comp.os.linux.alpha—Using Linux on the Alpha CPU
• comp.os.linux.announce—General Linux announcements
• comp.os.linux.answers—Releases of new Linux FAQs and other information
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