The Internet and the History of Auchencairn
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Usenet
- ancient, sprawling, unwieldy, anarchic online discussion system
- older than the Internet
- treat with caution
- not all the advice you get on Usenet is good
- newcomers ('newbies') who don't understand the conventions
('netiquette') may be treated with hostility and rudeness
- nevertheless a very valuable information resource
- searchable via Google Groups (formerly DejaNews)
- useful groups include