Frequently Asked Questions
Newsrc file format
Question:
How can I read a newsrc file that newsreaders use?
Answer:
The file generally contains a single line for each newsgroup
containing the newsgroup name, then a ":" character denoting
a subscribed newsgroup or a "!" character denotning an
unsubscribed newsgroup. This information is followed by a
list of already read articles using a comma-delimited list
of article numbers. The numbers are the article numbers the
NNTP server has assigned for each article. Note that article
numbers can contain ranges delimited with the "-" character.
Examples:
borland.public.delphi.database.multi-tier! 1-2885,3230,3313,3347,3682
borland.public.vdbase.thirdpartytools! 1-3
borland.public.datagateway: 1-574
borland.public.delphi.graphics: 1-1885
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