This is a partial list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history.

The Big-8 hierarchies

These are the most widely distributed and carefully controlled newsgroup hierarchies. See Big 8 (Usenet) and the Great Renaming for more information.

comp

Computer-related topics.

news

Matters related to the functioning of Usenet itself.

rec

Recreation and entertainment topics.

sci

Science-related topics.

talk

Discussion of various topics, especially controversial ones. Includes political topics as well.

The alt hierarchy

This is the most extensive newsgroup hierarchy outside of the Big 8. Examples include:

References

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