 Managing
Usenet by Henry Spencer, David
Lawrence
Usenet and newsgroups may seem simple to the casual
observer, but system administrators who have to manage Usenet on their
system or run a newsgroup know otherwise. Spencer and Lawrence share
information that previously had to be learned online, providing system
administrators with a detailed guide to Usenet management. They tell you
how to choose between C News and INN, the two major contenders for
Usenet software. Then they show you how set your software up and make
your daily operations as trouble-free as possible.
The book not only presents administration tasks, but
also helps you plan for the future, which is critical since the volume
of Usenet communication doubles yearly. Besides the technical aspects,
Spencer and Lawrence discuss the social and political sides of being a
Usenet manager. They provide tips on how to interact with the rest of
Usenet, how to handle irresponsible or illegal posts, and the fine
points of moderating a newsgroup. Hint: reading the "What's in the
Book" section will help you determine which chapters and sections
you'll want to read right away and which are of less immediate interest.
--Elizabeth Lewis
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