Microsoft NNTP Newsgroups Scheduled for Closure
May 12, 2010
Summary:
- Microsoft will close NNTP Newsgroups in multiple phases with the complete closure expected by the Fall of 2010
- Microsoft has already begun to post notifications in impacted newsgroups
Reference:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/default.mspx
Additional Information:
- Nttp users will <apparently> be directed to an existing forum (i.e. as best possible and if applicable; a one-to-one relationship may not exist)
“Newsgroup users will be directed to the equivalent forum in the following location for further participation in Microsoft’s online communities.”
- Note: Windows Live NTTP newsgroup participants should consider going to the Windows Live Solution Center for support of all Windows Live Essential applications(Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery, Writer, etc) and Windows Live services(Live ID, Hotmail, Account, Contact, Calendar etc)
- Note: Optionally, the Annex Cafe provides a wide variety of moderated nttp forums (free of charge, registration required) including the following newsgroups for Windows Live Mail and Computer Help (all topics)
- See the AnnexCafe Terms of Service (TOS) for specific details on its community guidelines and use
Revisions:
May 12, 2010: Original Publish Date
Jan 28, 2012: Added information on Annex Cafe community and Nntp newsgroup options; Updated Tags
