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Inline/Online: Fundamentals of the Internet and the World Wide Web, 2/e
Raymond Greenlaw, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Ellen Hepp, The University of New Hampshire
Newsgroups, Mailing Lists, Chat Rooms, and MUDs

Chapter 10 Learning Objectives

In this chapter you will learn about newsgroups, mailing lists, chat rooms, and Multi-User Dimensions (MUDs). The topics covered include:

The history of newsgroups and mailing lists

Newsgroup fundamentals
  • Newsgroup terminology
  • The basic functions of newsreaders
  • Newsgroup postings and newsgroup netiquette
  • Newsgroup functions

Mailing list fundamentals

Mailing list terminology
  • Mailing list subscriptions and postings
  • Mailing list inner workings

Newsgroup and mailing list availability

Chat room principles

Multi-User Dungeons or Dimensions (MUDs) and their use








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