Netscape Messenger is the component used to read and post newsgroup messages once you've subscribed to one. You can access any newsgroup you want this way. You can also access newsgroups by clicking on a link to one from a web page. Web sites often suggest newsgroups related to a topic of discussion and include a link to them right in the page. When you click on such a link, Netscape Messenger will open to display the messages in the newsgroup you clicked on.
Search engines are another way to access newsgroups.
Deja News is a good newsgroup search engine. If you need to, get help with understanding search engines . Netiquette Remember your netiquette when you participate in newsgroup discussions. Try to be polite, and remember that newsgroups attract all kinds of people. Different people have different opinions and conflicting world-views.