Thing #42: Google Groups / Usenet

Well, I found it interesting that anyone is using this system, given the plenthora of alternative discussion groups/lists availabe. It does seem that useage is once again on the wane - probably because there's just so many possible channels available now. It might have worked a bit better on a standalone - Google was pushing out ads at me for some of my searches which obscured the screen somewhat. And what about phrase searching!! A bit too basic and frustrating for me. Would be of value from a historical viewpoint.