Internet News Groups
The following newsgroups are a goldmine of information. Most newsgroups have a FAQ (frequently asked questions) file associated with them that will answer many questions about the particular subject. Questions not answered in the FAQ can be posted to the newsgroup for a direct response from other readers. Parallax also offers a Basic Stamp forum – see www.parallaxinc.com
Newsgroup NameDescription
comp.robotics.misc | All aspects of robots and their applications. |
comp.ai | Artificial intelligence discussions. |
comp.ai.alife | Research about artificial life. |
comp.ai.fuzzy | Fuzzy set theory, aka fuzzy logic. |
comp.ai.genetic | Genetic algorithms in computing. |
comp.ai.jair.announce | Announcements of the Journal of AI Research. |
comp.ai.jair.papers | Papers published by the Journal of AI Research. |
Natural language processing by computers. | |
All aspects of neural networks. | |
Natural Language and Knowledge Representation. | |
comp.ai.philosophy | Philosophical aspects of Artificial Intelligence. |
comp.ai.shells | Expert systems and other artificial intelligence shells. |
comp.ai.vision | Vision processing. |
Cognitive engineering. | |
comp.edu.languages.natural | Computer assisted languages instruction issues. |
comp.graphics.visualization | Info on scientific visualization. |
comp.home.automation | Home automation devices, setup, sources, etc. |
comp.lang.prolog | Discussion about PROLOG. |
comp.lang.smalltalk | Discussion about Smalltalk 80. |
comp.realtime | Issues related to |
comp.robotics.misc | All aspects of robots and their applications. |
comp.speech | Speech processing |
comp.std.wireless | Examining standards for wireless network technology. |
comp.sys.transputer | The Transputer computer and OCCAM language. |
misc.books.technical | Discussion of books about technical topics. |
misc.creativity | Promoting the use of creativity in all human endeavors. |
rec.games.mecha | Giant robot games. |
rec.models.rc | |
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc | Packet radio and other digital radio modes. |
rec.toys.lego | Discussion of Lego, Duplo (and compatible) toys. |
rec.video | Video and video components. |
sci.engr.control | The engineering of control systems. |
sci.engr.mech | The field of mechanical engineering. |
sci.fractals | Objects of |
sci.image.processing | Scientific image processing and analysis. |
sci.lang | Natural languages, communication, etc. |
sci.nanotech | |
Virtual Reality - technology and culture. | |
Current and future uses of |
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