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title: Usenet
date: "2001-09-07T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1672
description: I point you to a resource explaining Usenet, the global distributed discussion system. This guide covers its history, structure, and how it differs from the web-based forums many users are accustomed to.
keywords: [usenet, nntp, newsgroups, internet history, distributed systems, online communities]
---

What is the [Usenet](http://www.uncommon-sense.net/interests/usenet/)?