What is Usenet?

Usenet is a world-wide distributed discussion system. It consists of a set of "newsgroups" with names that are classified hierarchically by subject. "Articles" or "messages" are "posted" to these newsgroups by people on computers with the appropriate software -- these articles are then broadcast to other interconnected computer systems via a wide variety of networks. Some newsgroups are "moderated"; in these newsgroups, the articles are first sent to a moderator for approval before appearing in the newsgroup. Usenet is available on a wide variety of computer systems and networks, but the bulk of modern Usenet traffic is transported over either the Internet or UUCP. There are countless thousands of Usenet newsgroups. InterBulletin.com provides free reading and posting service to round 30,000 newsgroups including our special selection of several hundreds of most valuable groups right now. We will continue expanding this selection range. If you know an interesting newsgroup, you are very welcome to suggest that newsgroup by giving category and short description of this newsgroup. Please send your suggestion to support@interbulletin.com.

Difference between Usenet and Internet

Many people get confused between what Usenet and the Internet is. The Internet is, simply, the network of computers in the world talking to each other via TCP/IP - a specific communications protocol which is used by many applications, such as mail, Usenet etc. In contrast, Usenet is essentially a multi-user BBS system that allows people to talk to each other on various subjects. The Internet is very much like the wires in a cable TV system, and Usenet is the TV programs themselves. It's important to note that you don't have to be on the Internet to be a part of Usenet, and vice-versa. However, InterBulletin.com makes it possible to read and post usenet articles on the Web without any specific Usenet Software and Server Access requirement. For more information about Usenet, see History and Sources of Usenet.