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From: markw@gvlf1-c.gvl.unisys.com (Mark H. Weber)
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Subject: Re: Newsgroups and Distribution
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Date: 25 Sep 90 20:08:08 GMT
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In article <960@gvlv2.GVL.Unisys.COM> markw@GVL.Unisys.Com (Mark H. Weber) writes:
>After extensive investigation, I think I understand how the "Distribution: "
>header is supposed to work in conjuction with the "Newsgroups: " header,
>but I'd like someone to double check me.

Thanks to tale@cs.rpi.edu (David C Lawrence), who sent me an excellent
summary of not only the mechanical quirks of the two headers, but also
some of the current thinking on the subject. I think I'm up to speed now.

Thanks,
Mark

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