Message Services

Welcome to ECSI's message areas. Our message server gives you the ability to have threaded discussions with your peers or with ECSI staff. Documentation is available for those not already familiar with the concepts of UseNet or NetNews. Please review the documents before entering the message areas.

Enter the Message Areas with: Web interface or NewsReader

Message Service Documents

Message Service Terms
A list of common terms. If you don't know the lingo, start here.

Message Service Background
A brief overview of the history and technology employed to provide our message service.

Acceptable Use Policy
Defines what is permitted and prohibited. Following these policies will ensure every participant has an enjoyable visit.

Message Etiquette
Not sure how to compose your thoughts in this medium? The Message Etiquette page explains some common practices so that your messages are well received. These are taken from common UseNet guidelines.

Message Area List
A list of the message areas with a brief description of its use.

Web Interface Instructions
This set of "Quick Start" instructions will have you surfing the message areas in no time.

Configuration Instructions
To get you started, these instructions will guide you though the initial setup of: Free Agent, WinVN, Netscape 4.0 and Internet Explorer 4.0 (or Outlook). (Thanks to Josi Cosca for providing the Netscape and IE4 instructions)