ACC: Microsoft Access Newsgroups Available on the Internet

ID: Q150057

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SUMMARY

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

Microsoft has expanded its online services to a non-proprietary platform with the addition of no-charge Microsoft-sponsored NNTP newsgroups on the Internet. Previously, Microsoft-sponsored electronic service forums were limited to users of CompuServe and MSN. With the creation of these newsgroups, users of Microsoft Access can obtain electronic service support on the Microsoft Support Web site at http://support.microsoft.com/support/news/ by using any Internet provider.


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Following is a list of the Microsoft-sponsored Microsoft Access NNTP Newsgroups: 


 Getting Started               microsoft.public.access.gettingstarted
 Tables and Database Design    microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
 Queries                       microsoft.public.access.queries
 Forms                         microsoft.public.access.forms
 Forms Programming             microsoft.public.access.formscoding
 Reports and Printing          microsoft.public.access.reports
 Macros                        microsoft.public.access.macros
 Modules, DAO, and VBA         microsoft.public.access.modulesdaovba
 Command Bars, Toolbars & UI*  microsoft.public.access.commandbarsui
 ODBC and Client/Server*       microsoft.public.access.odbcclientsvr
 Importing, Exporting, Linking microsoft.public.access.externaldata
 Interoperability, OLE, & DDE* microsoft.public.access.interopoledde
 Multiuser and Networking      microsoft.public.access.multiuser
 Replication                   microsoft.public.access.replication
 Security                      microsoft.public.access.security
 Setup and Configuration       microsoft.public.access.setupconfig
 Conversion                    microsoft.public.access.conversion
 ActiveX Controls              microsoft.public.access.activexcontrol
 Developer Toolkits            microsoft.public.access.devtoolkits
 3rd Party and User Groups     microsoft.public.access.3rdpartyusrgrp
 Internet Features             microsoft.public.access.internet

* The abbreviations above represent the following:

     UI   = User Interface
     ODBC = Open Database Connectivity
     OLE  = Object Linking and Embedding
     DDE  = Dynamic Data Exchange

Microsoft does not offer any formal support in these newsgroups. Instead, they are provided as a platform for participating in the global community of Microsoft customers and product experts. Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) provide technical answers and expertise in the newsgroups. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, with a willingness to give their time, expertise, and advice to enhance the technical skills of other customers.

You can use any newsreader software to access the newsgroups. The Microsoft news server name is msnews.microsoft.com. You do not need to enter an account name or password.

For more information about the newsgroups, newsreaders, and rules of conduct, please visit the Microsoft Access Newsgroups Web page at:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/news/default.asp

Additional query words: CompuServe CIS Go group 


Keywords          : Accinternet 
Version           : 1.0 1.1 2.0 7.0 97
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: April 16, 1999