* This is the modus mailing list * > Besides, I don't even have a NNTP server in my network, and don't much > feel like having to go find a public one just so I can receive the > Vircom Mail. > > Jim Barstow > Sr. Network Engineer
Guys, there seems to be a misunderstanding here. For us to use NNTP, Vircom runs a PRIVATE NNTP server. They give you a link like news://news.vircom.com and you click on it. (authentication is optional - depending on the server used and the desires of Vircom). If you use Outlook/Outlook Express, the server then pops up on your list of folders on the left side, you choose the group you want to participate in and you read/reply very similar to using email. It is very simple and the information stays on the Vircom server. It is instantaneous, updates occur faster than if sent by email. To see if there are any new messages, click on the folder/server link on the left. You do NOT have to run a server. Many groups are using USENET "style" of servers for support these days. You do not need to have on a public USENET news group which would be open to spam, etc. It could be private and authenticated. David Payer ** To unsubscribe, send an Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the body or subject line.
