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| Computer Networks | 1 |
| Electronic Mail | 1 |
| Information Dissemination | 1 |
| Information Networks | 1 |
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| User Needs (Information) | 1 |
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| Notess, Greg R. | 1 |
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Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1993
Explains how the Usenet network's dissemination model differs from electronic-mail-based discussion groups in terms of how users can choose which information best fits their needs. Various methods of limiting excessive numbers of unwanted messages are explained. (EAM)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
