Accessing Usenet News Groups

[Ric Moore]

On 07/23/2012 03:12 PM, GaryT wrote:

> Yes, they've been through some hard times alright.  I can remember when
> News Groups actually carried NEWS.  But, as soon as the media (i.e.
> newspaper and TV reporters) found out about the Internet and then the
> general public gained access, it went downhill very quickly.

Remember GTE Telemail, before Internet took off? The only password 
needed was the one you logged in with, and then you could cd your way 
around into General Motors, and the other Fortune 500's, and check out 
everyone's email. <cackles> Ric


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"There are two Great Sins in the world...
..the Sin of Ignorance, and the Sin of Stupidity.
Only the former may be overcome." R.I.P. Dad.
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