Newsgroup Reader Question

re: newsgroup reader capability

[Bullitt]

I am *almost* sure that this is not possible but just in case I am in error, is it possible to read these boards via a newsgroup reader?

I ask because I am not able to be on the net a lot and I have an offline newsgroup reader that enables me to capture and read after I'm off the net.

Thanks and Best Regards, Bullitt

[BlobFisk]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld, Bullitt! Check out Marcia's excellent WebmasterWorld Welcome and Guide to the Basics [webmasterworld.com]

My guess is that you won't be able to. This is a web based forum and not a news group. News groups are a different kettle of fish to online discussion boards, and I don't think that you can access a www board from a newsgroup reader.

I'm sure an admin/mod will confirm or deny this soon enough!

<edit>Welcome added</edit>

[edited by: BlobFisk at 5:12 pm (utc) on Feb. 5, 2003]

[Macguru]

Hi Bullitt,

Welcome to the board. I believe not. WebmasterWorld is a website, a different protocol than news readers understands.

USENET is a different protocol from the web.

<added> BlobFisk beat me, what a slow typer I am! ;)</added>

[Bullitt]

Thanks gang. 90% of me thought as much but 10% was wishfully thinkin'

Bullitt