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From: rlee@digitial.co.jp (Robert Lee)
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Subject: RFD:  comp.windows.x reorganisation
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Date: 21 May 91 04:10:04 GMT
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I'm not sure if this has been discussed before in the past, but I'm
throwing out the idea to see the response & feedback.  This is an
informal RFD for the splitting of comp.windows.x.

Personally, I find reading comp.windows.x a paintful experience but
because of its importance, I have to read the newsgroup.

However, splitting the group may solve the question of trying to wade
thru the hundreds of messages to find a topic which interests me
(and others).  Here is a possible reorganization of comp.windows.x:

    comp.windows.x.programmer    (programming questions & answers)
    comp.windows.x.announcements (moderated. Conference, new programs,
				  patches and FAQ announcements)
    comp.windows.x.applications  (questions & answers relating to applications)
    comp.windows.x.misc          (miscellaneous topics)
    comp.windows.x.terminals     (inquiries relating to X terminals)

All newsgroups are unmoderated with the exception of
comp.windows.x.announcements.

I would like to see a newsgroup relating to OS & X (e.g. porting problems to
new platforms) but don't quite know how to formulate that newsgroup and I
don't know if such a group is necessary.  This topic may be better served
in the comp.windows.x.misc newsgroup.

Also, there may be a need to create a newsgroup relating to window managers.
I would like to hear from people who feel the need of such a group.

I'm not sure if comp.windows.x.terminals is necessary, but personally, I
would find it useful.

I am very receptive to any suggestions to better newsgroup names or
newsgroup reorganization.  Also, please tell me if there are any topics
which I may have missed.
-- 
Robert   (rlee@digital.co.jp)

(We ain't DEC but I've got a friend there)