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.

comp.ai.nat-lang

Natural language processing by computers.

comp.ai.neural-nets

All aspects of neural networks.

comp.ai.nlang-know-rep

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.

comp.cog-eng

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 real-time computing.

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

Radio-controlled models for hobbyists.

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 non-integral dimension and other chaos.

sci.image.processing

Scientific image processing and analysis.

sci.lang

Natural languages, communication, etc.

sci.nanotech

Self-reproducing molecular-scale machines.

sci.virtual-worlds

Virtual Reality - technology and culture.

sci.virtual-worlds.apps

Current and future uses of virtual-worlds technology.

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