It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:

http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html

On 2010-05-20, Joe > wrote:
> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html

Total bullshit

" Joe" > writes:

> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html

So what?

There are loads of others.

Visit:-

eternal-september.org

"Bogbrush" > wrote in message
...
>" Joe" > writes:
>
>> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>>
>> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>
> So what?
>
> There are loads of others.
>
> Visit:-
>
> eternal-september.org
>
With apologies (yeah, right) to AlGore, wasn't Duke where the first usenet
server was set up? It's the end of an era, with historical significance.

Joe > wrote:

> wasn't Duke where the first usenet server was set up?

Yes, the first news program ran at Duke.

Steve

" Joe" > wrote in message
...
> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>
>
Perhaps it is an end of Duke's era. But it's not the end of Usenet. That
was predicted several years ago. And guess what? We're still here

OB Food: Oxtail Soup

2 meaty oxtails, about 1-1/2 pounds each
1/4 c. vegetable oil
flour seasoned with salt & pepper
3 quarts water
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Dust oxtails with flour and brown in deep pot in oil. Add 2 quarts water, 1
tsp. salt and herb bouquet garni* (fresh parsley, bay leaf, marjoram or
thyme, 3-4 peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag).

Simmer on low about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove oxtails to a
platter and let cool to the touch. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat from
oxtails and add back to the soup. Stir in remaining 1 quart water and the
vegetables. Simmer until
vegetables are tender. Remove bouquet garni bag. Taste the soup and adjust
seasonings. Stir in parsley and heat through.

Jill (the Soup Queen)

On May 20, 12:31*pm, " Joe" > wrote:
> "Bogbrush" > wrote in message
>
> ...>" Joe" > writes:
>
> >> It's the end of an era. *Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> >>http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>
> > So what?
>
> > There are loads of others.
>
> > Visit:-
>
> > eternal-september.org
>
> With apologies (yeah, right) to AlGore, wasn't Duke where the first usenet
> server was set up? *It's the end of an era, with historical significance.

and I'm sure there'll be a National Holiday from it.

On Thu, 20 May 2010 16:01:27 -0500, Stu wrote:

> On Thu, 20 May 2010 18:42:56 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2010-05-20, Joe > wrote:
>>> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>>>
>>> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>>
>>Total bullshit
>
> What that they are not doing it, sorry Bobby but I talked to their IT
> dept and it's happening.

Now _that's_ "total bullshit". A newbie dweeb would have no
interest in calling Duke, which he didn't even knew existed or it's
importance until today, just to confirm an obviously credible
story.

Sorry, Stewie. I ain't buying your brand of bullshit

-sw

On Thu, 20 May 2010 13:53:22 -0500, Stu wrote:

> On Thu, 20 May 2010 14:36:51 -0400, " Joe" > wrote:
>
>>It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>>
>>http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>>
>>
>
> Just talked to their IT dept., it won't affect us

When I just called you a "newbie dweeb" in the previous post, I gave
you way too much credit. But it does explain why you may have
called them.

BTW, Usenet will be down for a week following the Duke server
shutdown so that the routing tables onthe other servers can be
redefined. Posting during that time will just make the process take
longer. So please refrain from posting, stu, or you'll screw it up
for all of us.

-sw

Steve wrote:

> BTW, Usenet will be down for a week following the Duke server
> shutdown so that the routing tables onthe other servers can be
> redefined. Posting during that time will just make the process take
> longer. So please refrain from posting, stu, or you'll screw it up
> for all of us.

LOL That's right up there with the one about blowing dust out of the phone
lines.

Bob

On Thu, 20 May 2010 19:24:02 -0700, Bob Terwilliger wrote:

> Steve wrote:
>
>> BTW, Usenet will be down for a week following the Duke server
>> shutdown so that the routing tables onthe other servers can be
>> redefined. Posting during that time will just make the process take
>> longer. So please refrain from posting, stu, or you'll screw it up
>> for all of us.
>
> LOL That's right up there with the one about blowing dust out of the phone
> lines.

That's true, too. With the price of copper what it is now, they're
making hollow-core copper wires. The resulting surface area is 60%
greater allowing faster and clearer telephone and DSL
communications.

After installation of underground wiring, they have to blow out the
lines. And overhead lines are prone to condensation which attracts
dust.

-sw

Joe wrote:
>
> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html

It's bound to happen. Many universities have done away with their
usenent providers. With the advances of technology, "usenet" as most
folks know it, will cease Instead, it'll most likely be replaced
with something akin to Facebook and other popular "modern" interfaces,
eh? (SIGH) Dang, I'll miss usenet when it finally does bite the dust,
as happened with princess telephones, roadside telephone booths,
a-real-person-operator assistance, and etc. Such is "progress", eh?
For more information, select #1 to continue, #2 habla espanol, #3 for
billing and .... and .... !!!

Sky, who's feeling a bit meloncholy

--
Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer!
Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

On 2010-05-21, Sky > wrote:

> Sky, who's feeling a bit meloncholy

Where did you go, Sky?

nb

On May 20, 6:09*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Thu, 20 May 2010 13:53:22 -0500, Stu wrote:
> > On Thu, 20 May 2010 14:36:51 -0400, " Joe" > wrote:
>
> >>It's the end of an era. *Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> >>http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>
> > Just talked to their IT dept., it won't affect us
>
> When I just called you a "newbie dweeb" in the previous post, I gave
> you way too much credit. *But it does explain why you may have
> called them.
>
> BTW, Usenet will be down for a week following the Duke server
> shutdown so that the routing tables onthe other servers can be
> redefined. *Posting during that time will just make the process take
> longer. *So please refrain from posting, stu, or you'll screw it up
> for all of us.


I just called the CEO of Usenet, and he told me that anybody, who
sends $10 cash to his PO box, will be able to post freely during the
entire transition week.

On May 20, 9:00*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Thu, 20 May 2010 19:24:02 -0700, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> > Steve wrote:
>
> >> BTW, Usenet will be down for a week following the Duke server
> >> shutdown so that the routing tables onthe other servers can be
> >> redefined. Posting during that time will just make the process take
> >> longer. So please refrain from posting, stu, or you'll screw it up
> >> for all of us.
>
> > LOL That's right up there with the one about blowing dust out of the phone
> > lines.
>
> That's true, too. *With the price of copper what it is now, they're
> making hollow-core copper wires.

That's what the Internet is: a series of hollow copper tubes.

>*The resulting surface area is 60%
> greater allowing faster and clearer telephone and DSL
> communications.
>
> After installation of underground wiring, they have to blow out the
> lines. *And overhead lines are prone to condensation which attracts
> dust.
>
> -sw

On May 20, 10:30*pm, Sky > wrote:
> Joe wrote:
>
> > It's the end of an era. *Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>
> >http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>
> It's bound to happen. *Many universities have done away with their
> usenent providers. *With the advances of technology, "usenet" as most
> folks know it, will cease *Instead, it'll most likely be replaced
> with something akin to Facebook and other popular "modern" interfaces,
> eh? (SIGH) *Dang, I'll miss usenet when it finally does bite the dust,
> as happened with princess telephones, roadside telephone booths,
> a-real-person-operator assistance, and etc. *Such is "progress", eh?
> For more information, select #1 to continue, #2 habla espanol, #3 for
> billing and .... and .... !!!
>
> Sky, who's feeling a bit meloncholy


Why don't we all just make each other BFFs and close Usenet?

jmcquown wrote:
> " Joe" > wrote in message
> ...
>> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>>
>> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>>
>>
> Perhaps it is an end of Duke's era. But it's not the end of Usenet.
> That was predicted several years ago. And guess what? We're still here
>
> OB Food: Oxtail Soup
>
> 2 meaty oxtails, about 1-1/2 pounds each
> 1/4 c. vegetable oil
> flour seasoned with salt & pepper
> 3 quarts water
> 1/2 c. chopped carrots
> 1 c. chopped celery
> 1 c. chopped onion
> 2 cloves garlic, minced
> 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
>
> Dust oxtails with flour and brown in deep pot in oil. Add 2 quarts
> water, 1 tsp. salt and herb bouquet garni* (fresh parsley, bay leaf,
> marjoram or thyme, 3-4 peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag).
>
> Simmer on low about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove oxtails to a
> platter and let cool to the touch. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat
> from oxtails and add back to the soup. Stir in remaining 1 quart water
> and the vegetables. Simmer until
> vegetables are tender. Remove bouquet garni bag. Taste the soup and
> adjust seasonings. Stir in parsley and heat through.
>
> Jill (the Soup Queen)

Not only here, but thriving.

--
Jean B.

On Thu, 20 May 2010 23:26:07 -0500, Stu wrote:

> On Thu, 20 May 2010 20:09:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 20 May 2010 13:53:22 -0500, Stu wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 20 May 2010 14:36:51 -0400, " Joe" > wrote:
>>>
>>>>It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
>>>>
>>>>http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Just talked to their IT dept., it won't affect us
>>
>>When I just called you a "newbie dweeb" in the previous post, I gave
>>you way too much credit. But it does explain why you may have
>>called them.
>
> Steve it's unfortunate you're ignorant. I'm no newbie, I had a online
> chat with three of the guys in the IT dept. of Duke, just wanted to
> confirm the story was factual and not someone's idea of a joke.
> Unfortunately it's factual.

So now we're backpeddling and you admit you didn't call, but somehow
attracted the attention of 3 different IT guys in online chat.

Uh-huh. What was the name of the server and channel?

-sw

In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:
> > " Joe" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> It's the end of an era. Duke is shutting down its usenet server:
> >>
> >> http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2010/05/usenet.html
> >>
> >>
> > Perhaps it is an end of Duke's era. But it's not the end of Usenet.
> > That was predicted several years ago. And guess what? We're still here
> >
> > OB Food: Oxtail Soup
> >
> > 2 meaty oxtails, about 1-1/2 pounds each
> > 1/4 c. vegetable oil
> > flour seasoned with salt & pepper
> > 3 quarts water
> > 1/2 c. chopped carrots
> > 1 c. chopped celery
> > 1 c. chopped onion
> > 2 cloves garlic, minced
> > 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
> >
> > Dust oxtails with flour and brown in deep pot in oil. Add 2 quarts
> > water, 1 tsp. salt and herb bouquet garni* (fresh parsley, bay leaf,
> > marjoram or thyme, 3-4 peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag).
> >
> > Simmer on low about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove oxtails to a
> > platter and let cool to the touch. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat
> > from oxtails and add back to the soup. Stir in remaining 1 quart water
> > and the vegetables. Simmer until
> > vegetables are tender. Remove bouquet garni bag. Taste the soup and
> > adjust seasonings. Stir in parsley and heat through.
> >
> > Jill (the Soup Queen)
>
> Not only here, but thriving.

And always valued. :-)
--
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