The Newsreader will then display configuration screens for you to fill in. On subsequent runs your settings will be automatically reloaded from the floppy disk. Fill in the other boxes with the appropriate information. If you are using Netscape Communicator as your Web browser at home, then you may wish to refer to the Netscape site instructions for using Netscape to subscribe to newsgroups and also complete their online tutorial . Everyone who is a member of a list receives all the messages sent to the whole list.
Some electronic journals are also available via lists eg.
Electronic discussion and debates reflect verbal discussion and debates - they can be fiery and opinionated exchanges of views as well as considered academic or scientific exchange of ideas. One of the most significant features of Internet discussion lists is the egalitarian nature of the communication. There are a number of guides, directories or lists of lists on the Internet. Do not join too many lists at a time - join one or two. You can make use of a Searchable list of discussion lists.