Q0.30: Are there any more specific/related newsgoups?
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    This section lists various newsgroups that might interest some of you. It 
is also hoped that the question you are just itching to ask can be answered 
more specifically on some group OTHER than sci.electronics. :-) Also, please
DO NOT crosspost unless you REALLY feel that all the groups will appreciate
your post. In fact, some of them used to be one group but when the daily
volume exceeded the patience of the readers, the group was split into smaller,
more distinct groups. Crossposting your message to all of them would be
pointless.

Note: [M] = Moderated 

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| Technical/Scientific/Programming/Education  |
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| Newsgroup               Description                                          |
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comp.ai                 Artificial intelligence discussions.
comp.ai.fuzzy           Fuzzy set theory, aka fuzzy logic.
comp.ai.neural-nets     All aspects of neural networks.
comp.arch               Computer architecture.
comp.dcom.fax           Fax hardware, software, and protocols.
comp.dcom.isdn          The Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
comp.dcom.modems        Data communications hardware and software.
comp.dcom.telecom       Telecommunications digest. [M]
comp.dsp                Digital Signal Processing using computers.
comp.ivideodisc         Interactive videodiscs -- uses, potential, etc.
comp.lang.vhdl          VHSIC Hardware Description Language, IEEE 1076/87.
comp.laser-printers     Laser printers, hardware & software. [M]
comp.lsi                Large scale integrated circuits.
comp.lsi.testing        Testing of electronic circuits.
comp.robotics           All aspects of robots and their applications.
comp.simulation         Simulation methods, problems, uses. [M]
comp.realtime           Issues related to real-time computing.
comp.speech             Research & applications in speech science & technology.
comp.sys.intel          Discussions about Intel systems and parts.
misc.books.technical    Discussion of books about technical topics.
rec.audio               High fidelity audio.
rec.audio.car           Discussions of automobile audio systems.
rec.autos               Automobiles, automotive products and laws.
rec.autos.rod-n-custom  High performance automobiles.
rec.autos.tech          Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.bicycles.tech       Cycling product design, construction, maintenance, etc.
rec.crafts.metalworking All aspects of working with metal.
rec.models.railroad     Model railroads of all scales. [fmg - minature cameras] 
rec.models.rc           Radio-controlled models for hobbyists.
rec.models.rockets      Model rockets for hobbyists. [fmg - minature cameras]
rec.photo               Hobbyists interested in photography.
rec.pyrotechnics        Fireworks, rocketry, safety, & other topics.
rec.radio.amateur.antenna       Antennas: theory, techniques and construction.
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc  Packet radio and other digital radio modes.
rec.radio.amateur.homebrew      Amateur radio construction and experimentation.
rec.radio.cb            Citizen-band radio.
rec.radio.shortwave     Shortwave radio enthusiasts.
rec.radio.swap          Offers to trade and swap radio equipment.
rec.video               Video and video components.
rec.video.cable-tv      Technical and regulatory issues of cable television.
sci.electronics         Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions.
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sci.energy              Discussions about energy, science & technology.
sci.engr                Technical discussions about engineering tasks.
sci.engr.biomed         Discussing the field of biomedical engineering.
sci.engr.control        The engineering of control systems.
sci.engr.manufacturing  Manufacturing technology.
sci.engr.mech           The field of mechanical engineering.
sci.image.processing    Scientific image processing and analysis.
sci.logic               Logic -- math, philosophy & computational aspects.
sci.materials           All aspects of materials engineering.
sci.math                Mathematical discussions and pursuits.
sci.nanotech            Self-reproducing molecular-scale machines. [M]
sci.optics              Discussion relating to the science of optics.
sci.physics             Physical laws, properties, etc.

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| Social/Human/Further Investigation/Programming/  |
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| Newsgroup               Description                                          |
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comp.human-factors      Issues related to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
comp.lang.c             Discussion about C.
comp.lang.fortran       Discussion about FORTRAN.
comp.lang.pascal        Discussion about Pascal.
comp.multimedia         Interactive multimedia technologies of all kinds.
comp.object.logic       Integrating object-oriented and logic programming.
comp.os.cpm             Discussion about the CP/M operating system.
comp.os.os9             Discussions about the os9 operating system.
comp.parallel           Massively parallel hardware/software. [M]
comp.software-eng       Software Engineering and related topics.
comp.sources.hp48       Programs for the HP48 and HP28 calculators. [M]
comp.sources.wanted     Requests for software and fixes.
comp.sys.hp             Discussion about Hewlett-Packard equipment.
comp.sys.hp48           Hewlett-Packard's HP48 and HP28 calculators.
comp.sys.laptops        Laptop (portable) computers.
comp.sys.m6809          Discussion about 6809's.
comp.sys.m68k           Discussion about 68k's.
comp.sys.mips           Systems based on MIPS chips.
comp.sys.misc           Discussion about computers of all kinds.
comp.sys.nsc.32k        National Semiconductor 32000 series chips.
comp.sys.ti             Discussion about Texas Instruments.
comp.terminals          All sorts of terminals.
misc.forsale            Short, tasteful postings about items for sale.
misc.kids.computer      The use of computers by children.
rec.mag                 Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
sci.space               Space, space programs, space related research, etc.
sci.virtual-worlds      Modelling the universe. [M] [fmg - sensors & technology]

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| Social/Human/Answers/Archives/Education/Philosophy  |
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| Newsgroup               Description                                          |
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rec.aviation.answers    Frequently asked questions about aviation. [M]
soc.college.grad        General issues related to graduate schools.
soc.net-people          Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
rec.humor               Jokes and the like.  May be somewhat offensive.
misc.answers            Repository for periodic USENET articles. [M]
news.answers            Repository for periodic USENET articles. [M]
comp.answers            Repository for periodic USENET articles. [M]
sci.answers             Repository for periodic USENET articles. [M]
comp.archives           Descriptions of public access archives. [M]
comp.doc                Archived public-domain documentation. [M]
comp.risks              Risks to the public from computers & users. [M]
comp.society            The impact of technology on society. [M]
comp.sources.testers    Finding people to test software.
sci.philosophy.tech     Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.

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| Legal/Law/Policy/Organization  |
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| Newsgroup               Description                                          |
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comp.patents            Discussing patents of computer technology. [M]
misc.legal.computing    Discussing the legal climate of the computing world.
comp.software.licensing Software licensing technology.
rec.radio.amateur.policy        Radio use & regulation policy.
news.announce.newgroups Calls for newgroups & announcements of same. [M]
news.announce.newusers  Explanatory postings for new users. [M]
comp.admin.policy       Discussions of site administration policies.
comp.org.ieee           Issues and announcements about the IEEE & its members.

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