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

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"No Mo" wrote in message
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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
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: *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
:
:
:
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: 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
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