Usenet note: Technology, Practice, Statistics
Usenet note: Technology, Practice, Statistics:
this is the best site for a basic history of the usenet
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This note looks at Usenet, an internet-based newsgroup system.
It covers -
* introduction - what is usenet?
* structure and operation - how does it work?
* rise and fall - the trajectory from explosive growth to normalisation
* the utopian moment - were early expectations about 'Usenet = Democracy' realistic?
* statistics - figures on usenet traffic and readership
The following page considers academic and other studies, usenet landmarks and issues.
introduction"
this is the best site for a basic history of the usenet
related pages icon
related
Guides:
networks
& the GII
E-Publishing
Digital
Environment
related pages icon
related
Profiles:
Blogging
Messaging
Social
Software
section heading icon overview
This note looks at Usenet, an internet-based newsgroup system.
It covers -
* introduction - what is usenet?
* structure and operation - how does it work?
* rise and fall - the trajectory from explosive growth to normalisation
* the utopian moment - were early expectations about 'Usenet = Democracy' realistic?
* statistics - figures on usenet traffic and readership
The following page considers academic and other studies, usenet landmarks and issues.
introduction"
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