ACC2002: Microsoft Access Newsgroups Available on the Internet (307771)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Access 2002
This article was previously published under Q307771
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp).

For a Microsoft Access 2000 version of this article, see 208449.

SUMMARY

Microsoft has expanded its online services to a non-proprietary platform with the addition of no-charge Microsoft-sponsored NNTP newsgroups on the Internet. Previously, Microsoft-sponsored electronic service forums were limited to users of CompuServe and MSN. With the creation of these newsgroups, users of Microsoft Access can obtain online service support on the Microsoft Support Web site at

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx

by using any Internet service provider.

MORE INFORMATION

The following is a list of the Microsoft-sponsored Microsoft Access NNTP Newsgroups: 

Third Party Software                microsoft.public.access.3rdpartyusrgrp
ActiveX Controls                    microsoft.public.access.activexcontrol
Command Bar User Interface          microsoft.public.access.commandbarsui
Conversions                         microsoft.public.access.conversion
Developer's Tool Kit ODE            microsoft.public.access.developers.toolkitode
External Data                       microsoft.public.access.externaldata
Forms                               microsoft.public.access.forms
Forms Coding                        microsoft.public.access.formscoding
Getting Started                     microsoft.public.access.gettingstarted
Internet Questions and Answers      microsoft.public.access.internet
Working with other Software         microsoft.public.access.interopoledde
Macros                              microsoft.public.access.macros
DAO/VBA Modules                     microsoft.public.access.modulesdaovba
Multiple Users                      microsoft.public.access.multiuser
ODBC Client/Server                  microsoft.public.access.odbcclientsvr
Query Structures                    microsoft.public.access.queries
Replication                         microsoft.public.access.replication
Reports                             microsoft.public.access.reports
Security                            microsoft.public.access.security
Setup/Configuration                 microsoft.public.access.setupconfig
Table Design                        microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
Data Access Pages                   microsoft.public.access.dataaccess.pages
ADO/DAO/VBA Modules                 microsoft.public.access.modulesdaovba.ado

* The abbreviations above represent the following:

UI = User Interface
ODBC = Open Database Connectivity
OLE = Object Linking and Embedding
DDE = Dynamic Data Exchange

Microsoft does not offer any formal support in these newsgroups. Instead, these newsgroups are provided as a platform for participating in the global community of Microsoft customers and product experts. Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) provide technical answers and expertise in the newsgroups. The MVPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, with a willingness to give their time, expertise, and advice to enhance the technical skills of other customers.

You can use any newsreader software to access the newsgroups. The Microsoft news server name is msnews.microsoft.com. You do not need to enter an account name or password.

For more information about the newsgroups, newsreaders, and rules of conduct, please visit the Microsoft Access Newsgroups Web page at:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/23/2006
Keywords:kbhowto KB307771
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