Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

*This is a edited repost of an earlier Microsoft message.
(No this is not a joke) - Russ Grover MVP

I'm reposting this because I've noticed some Public newsgroups Drop off
today.
And it is a matter of time before this one is dropped also.

Reminder Newsgroups EOL

What is Happening?
This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin discontinuing
newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.

Why?
As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however, the
traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
past several years while customers and participants are increasingly finding
solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites. This
move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it easier
for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies and
make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by encouraging a
healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft will
begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums technology
and discontinue support for newsgroups.

In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up the

Microsoft NNTP Bridge
http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/

Another "Non Microsoft" support NNTP Bridge can be found here
MS Web-Forums via an open source NNTP newsserver (bridge).
http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/

Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased approach,
starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
active ones throughout the course of the next six months.

Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either the
same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the newsgroups.
The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to continue
the discussion.

For XP related questions we recommend that you start with Public Forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...roxpsp/threads

Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Public Forums, please go to
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx

Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to



--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org

"Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" wrote in message
...
: *This is a edited repost of an earlier Microsoft message.
: (No this is not a joke) - Russ Grover MVP
:
: I'm reposting this because I've noticed some Public newsgroups Drop off
: today.
: And it is a matter of time before this one is dropped also.
:
: Reminder Newsgroups EOL
:
: What is Happening?
: This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin discontinuing
: newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.
:
: Why?
: As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however, the
: traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
: past several years while customers and participants are increasingly
finding
: solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites.
This
: move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it
easier
: for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies
and
: make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
: improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
: management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by encouraging
a
: healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft
will
: begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums technology
: and discontinue support for newsgroups.
:
: In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for those
: users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
: newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP Bridge
: which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to the
: forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
: functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
:
: Microsoft NNTP Bridge
: http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/
:
: Another "Non Microsoft" support NNTP Bridge can be found here
: MS Web-Forums via an open source NNTP newsserver (bridge).
: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/
:
: Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
: All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
: October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased
approach,
: starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
: active ones throughout the course of the next six months.
:
: Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
: Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either the
: same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the newsgroups.
: The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to continue
: the discussion.
:
: For XP related questions we recommend that you start with Public Forum
: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...roxpsp/threads
:
: Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Public Forums, please go to
: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx
:
: Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
: Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to
:
:
:
: --
: Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
: MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
: Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
: BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
:
:

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org

"Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" wrote in message
...
: *This is a edited repost of an earlier Microsoft message.
: (No this is not a joke) - Russ Grover MVP
:
: I'm reposting this because I've noticed some Public newsgroups Drop off
: today.
: And it is a matter of time before this one is dropped also.
:
: Reminder Newsgroups EOL
:
: What is Happening?
: This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin discontinuing
: newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.
:
: Why?
: As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however, the
: traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
: past several years while customers and participants are increasingly
finding
: solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites.
This
: move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it
easier
: for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies
and
: make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
: improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
: management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by encouraging
a
: healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft
will
: begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums technology
: and discontinue support for newsgroups.
:
: In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for those
: users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
: newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP Bridge
: which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to the
: forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
: functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
:
: Microsoft NNTP Bridge
: http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/
:
: Another "Non Microsoft" support NNTP Bridge can be found here
: MS Web-Forums via an open source NNTP newsserver (bridge).
: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/
:
: Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
: All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
: October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased
approach,
: starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
: active ones throughout the course of the next six months.
:
: Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
: Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either the
: same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the newsgroups.
: The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to continue
: the discussion.
:
: For XP related questions we recommend that you start with Public Forum
: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...roxpsp/threads
:
: Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Public Forums, please go to
: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx
:
: Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
: Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to
:
:
:
: --
: Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
: MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
: Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
: BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
:
:

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Yes that could be true
However there will be no Microsoft people visiting it.
Like there is now.
Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com


"No Mo" wrote in message
...
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org

"Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" wrote in message
...
: *This is a edited repost of an earlier Microsoft message.
: (No this is not a joke) - Russ Grover MVP
:
: I'm reposting this because I've noticed some Public newsgroups Drop off
: today.
: And it is a matter of time before this one is dropped also.
:
: Reminder Newsgroups EOL
:
: What is Happening?
: This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin
discontinuing
: newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.
:
: Why?
: As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however,
the
: traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
: past several years while customers and participants are increasingly
finding
: solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites.
This
: move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it
easier
: for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies
and
: make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
: improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
: management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by
encouraging
a
: healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft
will
: begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums
technology
: and discontinue support for newsgroups.
:
: In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
: users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
: newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
: which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
: forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
: functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
:
: Microsoft NNTP Bridge
: http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/
:
: Another "Non Microsoft" support NNTP Bridge can be found here
: MS Web-Forums via an open source NNTP newsserver (bridge).
: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/
:
: Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
: All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
: October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased
approach,
: starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
: active ones throughout the course of the next six months.
:
: Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
: Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either
the
: same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the
newsgroups.
: The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to
continue
: the discussion.
:
: For XP related questions we recommend that you start with Public Forum
: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...roxpsp/threads
:
: Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Public Forums, please go to
: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx
:
: Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
: Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to
:
:
:
: --
: Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
: MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
: Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
: BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
:
:

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Yes that could be true
However there will be no Microsoft people visiting it.
Like there is now.
Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com


"No Mo" wrote in message
...
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org

"Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" wrote in message
...
: *This is a edited repost of an earlier Microsoft message.
: (No this is not a joke) - Russ Grover MVP
:
: I'm reposting this because I've noticed some Public newsgroups Drop off
: today.
: And it is a matter of time before this one is dropped also.
:
: Reminder Newsgroups EOL
:
: What is Happening?
: This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin
discontinuing
: newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.
:
: Why?
: As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however,
the
: traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
: past several years while customers and participants are increasingly
finding
: solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites.
This
: move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it
easier
: for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies
and
: make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
: improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
: management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by
encouraging
a
: healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft
will
: begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums
technology
: and discontinue support for newsgroups.
:
: In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for
those
: users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
: newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP
Bridge
: which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to
the
: forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP
reader
: functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up
the
:
: Microsoft NNTP Bridge
: http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/
:
: Another "Non Microsoft" support NNTP Bridge can be found here
: MS Web-Forums via an open source NNTP newsserver (bridge).
: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/
:
: Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
: All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
: October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased
approach,
: starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
: active ones throughout the course of the next six months.
:
: Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
: Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either
the
: same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the
newsgroups.
: The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to
continue
: the discussion.
:
: For XP related questions we recommend that you start with Public Forum
: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...roxpsp/threads
:
: Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Public Forums, please go to
: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...s/default.mspx
:
: Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
: Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to
:
:
:
: --
: Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
: MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
: Remote Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
: BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
:
:

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably not
be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy Microsoft
employees.

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably not
be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy Microsoft
employees.

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably not
be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy Microsoft
employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably not
be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy Microsoft
employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

In article ,
says...
Yes that could be true
However there will be no Microsoft people visiting it.
Like there is now.


MVP's or not, support will continue via Usenet, as it did before MS
learned about the Internet. The people that provide the same level or
greater support existed before the MVP program was created.

--
You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little
voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that.
Trust yourself.
(remove 999 for proper email address)

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

In article ,
says...
Yes that could be true
However there will be no Microsoft people visiting it.
Like there is now.


MVP's or not, support will continue via Usenet, as it did before MS
learned about the Internet. The people that provide the same level or
greater support existed before the MVP program was created.

--
You can't trust your best friends, your five senses, only the little
voice inside you that most civilians don't even hear -- Listen to that.
Trust yourself.
(remove 999 for proper email address)

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

John John - MVP wrote:
Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably
not be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy
Microsoft employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Right, but newcomers have thought so. While they are not supposed to
post, they certainly look from time to time ...

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

John John - MVP wrote:
Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably
not be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy
Microsoft employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Right, but newcomers have thought so. While they are not supposed to
post, they certainly look from time to time ...

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Rick Merrill wrote:
John John - MVP wrote:
Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably
not be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy
Microsoft employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Right, but newcomers have thought so. While they are not supposed to
post, they certainly look from time to time ...


Well, Microsoft employees or not, I've tried to show my
appreciation for the diligent, in-depth support of the MVPs
and the other people who have pitched in, and I know I'm
not going to enjoy hunting for comparable help.

Reminder Newsgroups EOL
 

Rick Merrill wrote:
John John - MVP wrote:
Rick Merrill wrote:
No Mo wrote:
Those that wish to remain here can simply sign up for another NNTP
server,
such as eternal-september.org


Yes.

The 'group' will indeed continue for some time, but it will probably
not be 'supported' nor visited as much as it is now by actualy
Microsoft employees.

Microsoft employees have seldom ever posted to these groups.

John

Right, but newcomers have thought so. While they are not supposed to
post, they certainly look from time to time ...


Well, Microsoft employees or not, I've tried to show my
appreciation for the diligent, in-depth support of the MVPs
and the other people who have pitched in, and I know I'm
not going to enjoy hunting for comparable help.