Verizon to End Newsgroup Access Sept 30
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All Verizon users will need to switch to a free or paid news server to
keep getting access to this and other newsgroups they presently use.
Try: albasani.net, eternal-september.org, aioe.net, for free services
that carry rec.nude and just run a Google search for paid services.
Text of announcement follows:
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IMPORTANT - Verizon newsgroup service to be discontinued.
Newsgroups were initially developed as a text-based way to share
information on the Internet. Today, demand for newsgroups is much
lower, since most users have switched to more exciting ways of getting
and sharing information via the Web, such as social networks, email
and sites such as our Verizon Central Newsroom.
Because of the reduced demand for newsgroups, on September 30, 2009,
Verizon will discontinue its USENET newsgroup service. Subscribers
will not be able to post or download material from the Verizon
newsgroup service after this date.
INFORMATION ABOUT VERIZON'S ELIMINATION OF ITS NEWSGROUP SERVICE
1. When will Verizon discontinue its newsgroup service?
The service will be discontinued on September 30, 2009. After this
date, Verizon's Newsgroup service will no longer be active.
2. If I want to continue to access newsgroups, what are my options?
There are several commercial newsgroup providers that you can
consider. You may want to review some options at
www.newsgroupreviews.com. The available content, posting policies,
terms and prices (if applicable) will vary, so you should select the
one that is right for you. If you elect to access a non-Verizon
newsgroup service over the Verizon network, our Terms of Service and
Acceptable Use Policy will still apply to your use of our Internet
service.
3. Are any changes to my software required?
Yes. You will need to do two things. First, you will need to remove
the verizon.net USENET newsgroup service from your newsreader
software. Second, if you want to continue accessing newsgroups, you
will need to configure your newsreader software to connect to your new
newsgroup service. Follow your new service provider's instructions for
accessing their newsgroup service.
The following link explains how to unsubscribe to Newsgroups in
Outlook Express:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/171190
4. Will this change to the newsgroup service affect my Verizon
Internet service? This change will not affect your ability to use your
Verizon Internet service or other commercial newsgroup services, and
there will not be any change to the price you pay for your Verizon
High Speed Internet or Verizon FiOS Internet service."
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