Homepage of the public domain encoding format widely used in binary newsgroups. A stand alone yEnc decoder is also available for download with its source code.

A presentation of Usenet: its history, terms and organization along with technical details and information on binary content.

Explains how RFDs (Requests For Discussion) and CFVs (Call For Votes) can be used to change a Usenet newsgroup. Gives tips on how to stay abreast of changes in newsgroups and how to be an active participant.

A simple and relaxed presentation of Usenet, its history and its specific vocabulary.

Provides basic information and links about Usenet with a particular focus on binary newsgroups and related utilities.

Offers reviews of several websites on newsgroups. Includes a forum where users can share ideas and get assistance.

Web-based Usenet tools, including news resources archive, news server search, posting and retrieving of Usenet messages, advertising products, and forgery cancellations. Free.

History of Usenet as a whole and of specific hierarchies like alt.*, bitnet and fidonet, old Usenet maps, the way the newsgroups work and how to use them, tips on advanced use, useful links.

A global presentation of Usenet: how to access it, how to read posts, explanation of technical terms and acronyms.

Tim Pierce's New's Hacking page. Includes links to RFC 977, 1036, son-of-1036.