Linux at UMKC

[Brian Kelsay]

Back when I was there, I got my first exposure to the internet by scanning
thru the usenet groups for a philosophy class.   My teacher created a group
and made us post to it.
Brian
----- Original Message -----

> On Sat, 8 Mar 2003, Jason Clinton wrote:
>
> > > I heard someone say that UMKC had dropped its USENET server, though I
can
> > > hardly believe it.  Does anyone know if this is correct?
> > >
> >
> > It's still up and running but hard to find instructions on how to use
> > it. The tech support people don't know what USENET is.
> >
> > the newserver is news.exchange.umkc.edu (or e2k.exchange.umkc.edu)
>
> Years ago, UMKC's news server was running on a DECstation 5000 with a pile
> of external full-height 5-1/4" 1.2 GB disks, running Ultrix. It sat on my
> desk and was noisy.  Sounds like the service quality hasn't changed much.