Have you heard?

[Roy Smith]

I figured it was going to happen, here's the proof:

http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2010/05/04/microsoft-transitioning-from-newsgroups-to-forums.aspx

[Dee Earley]

Post by Roy Smith
http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2010/05/04/microsoft-transitioning-from-newsgroups-to-forums.aspx

See this in the .mappoint group: news://news.microsoft.com:119/***@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl

They don't say whether that is the notice or a notice that there will be
notice though :)

[Marvin Hlavac]

Post by Dee Earley
They don't say whether that is the notice or a notice that there will be
notice though :)

I didn't read the story behind the two links, but from what I heard
Microsoft will post to individual newsgroups before they get closed. The
will start from the smaller ones.

See you all in the forums ;-)

Better yet, don't wait, come and join now
http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/microsoft-streets-trips/

:-)

[Mic]

On Wed, 5 May 2010 14:26:47 -0400, "Marvin Hlavac"

Post by Marvin Hlavac
Microsoft will post to individual newsgroups before they get closed. The
will start from the smaller ones.

My what a relief - we would not want M$ to damage itself.

[Richard Marsden]

That was my understanding as well - the newsgroups are being phased out
a few at a time, and not in one big foul swoop. I suspect this is so
they can pick up any problems at an early stage and fix them. I wouldn't
be surprised if the quietest newsgroups are migrated first, so as to
reduce any possible disruption if there problems (that is how I would do
it).



Richard