Microsoft KB Archive/208449

= Microsoft Access 2000 newsgroups available on the Internet =

Article ID: 208449

Article Last Modified on 8/23/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q208449



Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp).



SUMMARY
Microsoft has expanded its online services to a non-proprietary platform with the addition of no-charge Microsoft-sponsored NNTP newsgroups on the Internet. Previously, Microsoft-sponsored electronic service forums were limited to users of CompuServe and MSN. With the creation of these newsgroups, users of Microsoft Access can obtain online service support on the Microsoft Support Web site at

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx

by using any Internet service provider.

Microsoft technical communities provide opportunities to interact with Microsoft employees, experts, and your peers in order to share knowledge and news about Microsoft products and related technologies. These technical communities provide a variety of ways to access answers to questions, to access solutions to problems, and to share your own expertise. These technical communities are located at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities



MORE INFORMATION
The following is a list of the Microsoft-sponsored Microsoft Access NNTP Newsgroups:

   Getting Started                     microsoft.public.access.gettingstarted Tables and Database Design         microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign Queries                            microsoft.public.access.queries Forms                              microsoft.public.access.forms Forms Programming                  microsoft.public.access.formscoding Reports and Printing               microsoft.public.access.reports Macros                             microsoft.public.access.macros Modules, DAO, and VBA              microsoft.public.access.modulesdaovba Command Bars, Toolbars & UI*       microsoft.public.access.commandbarsui ODBC and Client/Server*            microsoft.public.access.odbcclientsvr Importing, Exporting, Linking      microsoft.public.access.externaldata Interoperability, OLE, & DDE*      microsoft.public.access.interopoledde Multiuser and Networking           microsoft.public.access.multiuser Replication                        microsoft.public.access.replication Security                           microsoft.public.access.security Setup and Configuration            microsoft.public.access.setupconfig Conversion                         microsoft.public.access.conversion ActiveX Controls                   microsoft.public.access.activexcontrol Developer Toolkits                 microsoft.public.access.devtoolkits 3rd Party and User Groups          microsoft.public.access.3rdpartyusrgrp Internet Features                  microsoft.public.access.internet
 * The abbreviations above represent the following:

UI = User Interface

ODBC = Open Database Connectivity

OLE = Object Linking and Embedding

DDE = Dynamic Data Exchange

Microsoft does not offer any formal support in these newsgroups. Instead, they are provided as a platform for participating in the global community of Microsoft customers and product experts. Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) provide technical answers and expertise in the newsgroups. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, with a willingness to give their time, expertise, and advice to enhance the technical skills of other customers.

You can use any newsreader software to access the newsgroups. The Microsoft news server name is msnews.microsoft.com. You do not need to enter an account name or password.

For more information about the newsgroups, newsreaders, and rules of conduct, please visit the Microsoft Access Newsgroups Web page at:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx

Additional query words: CompuServe CIS Go group

Keywords: kbinfo KB208449

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