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1.1 root 1: : "Create active file and newsgroup hierarchy for new machine"
2: : "Usage: sh makeactive.sh LIBDIR SPOOLDIR NEWSUSR NEWSGRP"
3: : '@(#)makeactive 1.24 9/24/87'
4: LIBDIR=$1
5: SPOOLDIR=$2
6: NEWSUSR=$3
7: NEWSGRP=$4
8: cat <<"E_O_F" | sort > /tmp/$$groups
9: general Articles that should be read by everyone on your local system
10: comp.ai Artificial intelligence discussions.
11: comp.ai.digest Artificial Intelligence discussions. (Moderated)
12: comp.arch Computer architecture.
13: comp.binaries.amiga Encoded public domain programs in binary. (Moderated)
14: comp.binaries.atari.st Binary-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated)
15: comp.binaries.ibm.pc Binary-only postings for IBM PC/MS-DOS. (Moderated)
16: comp.binaries.mac Encoded Macintosh programs in binary. (Moderated)
17: comp.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs.
18: comp.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs.
19: comp.bugs.4bsd.ucb-fixes Bug reports/fixes for BSD Unix. (Moderated)
20: comp.bugs.misc General UNIX bug reports and fixes (incl V7, uucp)
21: comp.bugs.sys5 Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs.
22: comp.cog-eng Cognitive engineering.
23: comp.compilers Compiler construction, theory, etc. (Moderated)
24: comp.databases Database and data management issues and theory.
25: comp.dcom.lans Local area network hardware and software.
26: comp.dcom.modems Data communications hardware and software.
27: comp.dcom.telecom Telecommunications digest. (Moderated)
28: comp.doc Archived public-domain documentation. (Moderated)
29: comp.doc.techreports Lists of technical reports. (Moderated)
30: comp.edu Computer science education.
31: comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors.
32: comp.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing.
33: comp.graphics.digest Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc. (Moderated)
34: comp.hypercube Massively parallel systems: hardware & software. (Moderated)
35: comp.lang.ada Discussion about Ada*.
36: comp.lang.apl Discussion about APL.
37: comp.lang.c Discussion about C.
38: comp.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language.
39: comp.lang.forth Discussion about Forth.
40: comp.lang.fortran Discussion about FORTRAN.
41: comp.lang.lisp Discussion about LISP.
42: comp.lang.misc Different computer languages not specifically listed.
43: comp.lang.modula2 Discussion about Modula-2.
44: comp.lang.pascal Discussion about Pascal.
45: comp.lang.prolog Discussion about PROLOG.
46: comp.lang.smalltalk Discussion about Smalltalk 80.
47: comp.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware & software. (Moderated)
48: comp.lsi Large scale integrated circuits.
49: comp.mail.elm Discussion and fixes for ELM mail system.
50: comp.mail.headers Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list.
51: comp.mail.maps Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated)
52: comp.mail.misc General discussions about computer mail.
53: comp.mail.uucp Mail in the uucp network environment.
54: comp.misc General topics about computers not covered elsewhere.
55: comp.newprod Announcements of new products of interest. (Moderated)
56: comp.org.decus DEC* Users' Society newsgroup.
57: comp.org.fidonet FidoNews digest, official news of FidoNet Assoc. (Moderated)
58: comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements.
59: comp.os.cpm Discussion about the CP/M operating system.
60: comp.os.eunice The SRI Eunice system.
61: comp.os.minix Discussion of Tanenbaum's MINIX system.
62: comp.os.misc General OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere.
63: comp.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. (Moderated)
64: comp.os.research Operating systems and related areas. (Moderated)
65: comp.os.vms DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS.
66: comp.periphs Peripheral devices.
67: comp.protocols.appletalk Applebus hardware & software.
68: comp.protocols.kermit Info about the Kermit package. (Moderated)
69: comp.protocols.misc Various forms and types of FTP protocol.
70: comp.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols.
71: comp.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. (Moderated)
72: comp.society The impact of technology on society. (Moderated)
73: comp.sources.amiga Source code-only postings for the Amiga. (Moderated)
74: comp.sources.atari.st Source code-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated)
75: comp.sources.bugs Bug reports, fixes, discussion for posted sources
76: comp.sources.d For any discussion of source postings.
77: comp.sources.games Postings of recreational software. (Moderated)
78: comp.sources.mac Software for the Apple Macintosh. (Moderated)
79: comp.sources.misc Posting of software . (Moderated)
80: comp.sources.unix Postings of public-domain sources. (Moderated)
81: comp.sources.wanted Requests for software and fixes.
82: comp.std.c Discussion about C language standards. (Moderated)
83: comp.std.internat Discussion about international standards.
84: comp.std.misc Discussion about various standards. (Moderated)
85: comp.std.mumps Discussion for the X11.1 committee on Mumps. (Moderated)
86: comp.std.unix Discussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX. (Moderated)
87: comp.sys.amiga Commodore Amiga: info&uses, but no programs.
88: comp.sys.apollo Apollo computer systems.
89: comp.sys.apple Discussion about Apple micros.
90: comp.sys.atari.8bit Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros.
91: comp.sys.atari.st Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros.
92: comp.sys.att Discussions about AT&T microcomputers.
93: comp.sys.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros.
94: comp.sys.dec Discussions about DEC computer systems.
95: comp.sys.hp Discussion about Hewlett-Packard equipment.
96: comp.sys.ibm.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers.
97: comp.sys.ibm.pc.digest The IBM PC, PC-XT, and PC-AT. (Moderated)
98: comp.sys.intel Disucussions about Intel systems and parts.
99: comp.sys.m6809 Discussion about 6809's.
100: comp.sys.m68k Discussion about 68k's.
101: comp.sys.m68k.pc Discussion about 68k-based PCs. (Moderated)
102: comp.sys.mac Discussions about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa.
103: comp.sys.mac.digest Apple Macintosh: info&uses, but no programs. (Moderated)
104: comp.sys.masscomp The Masscomp line of computers. (Moderated)
105: comp.sys.misc Discussion about computers of all kinds.
106: comp.sys.nsc.32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips.
107: comp.sys.pyramid Pyramid 90x computers.
108: comp.sys.ridge Ridge 32 computers and ROS.
109: comp.sys.sequent Sequent systems, (esp. Balance 8000). (Moderated)
110: comp.sys.sun Sun "workstation" computers. (Moderated)
111: comp.sys.tandy Discussion about TRS-80's.
112: comp.sys.ti Discussion about Texas Instruments.
113: comp.sys.workstations Various workstation-type computers. (Moderated)
114: comp.terminals All sorts of terminals.
115: comp.text Text processing issues and methods.
116: comp.text.desktop Technolgy & techniques of desktop publishing. (Moderated)
117: comp.unix Discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. (Moderated)
118: comp.unix.questions UNIX neophytes group.
119: comp.unix.wizards Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNIX.
120: comp.unix.xenix Discussion about the Xenix OS.
121: comp.windows.misc Various issues about windowing systems.
122: comp.windows.news Sun Microsystems' NewS window system.
123: comp.windows.x Discussion about the X Window System.
124: misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc.
125: misc.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house.
126: misc.forsale Short, tasteful postings about items for sale.
127: misc.handicap Items of interest for/about the handicapped. (Moderated)
128: misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc.
129: misc.invest Investments and the handling of money.
130: misc.jobs.misc Discussion about employment, workplaces, careers.
131: misc.jobs.offered Announcements of positions available.
132: misc.jobs.resumes Postings of resumes and "situation wanted" articles.
133: misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities.
134: misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law.
135: misc.misc Various discussions not fitting in any other group.
136: misc.psi Paranormal abilities and experiences. (Moderated)
137: misc.taxes Tax laws and advice.
138: misc.test For testing of network software. Very boring.
139: misc.wanted Requests for things that are needed (NOT software).
140: news.admin Comments directed to news administrators.
141: news.announce.conferences Calls for papers and conference announcements. (Moderated)
142: news.announce.important General announcements of interest to all. (Moderated)
143: news.announce.newusers Explanatory postings for new users. (Moderated)
144: news.config Postings of system down times and interruptions.
145: news.groups Discussions and lists of newsgroups.
146: news.lists News-related statistics and lists. (Moderated)
147: news.misc Discussions of USENET itself.
148: news.newsites Postings of new site announcements.
149: news.software.b Discussion about B news software.
150: news.software.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois.
151: news.stargate Discussion about satellite transmission of news.
152: news.sysadmin Comments directed to system administrators.
153: rec.arts.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes.
154: rec.arts.comics The funnies, old and new.
155: rec.arts.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who.
156: rec.arts.movies Discussions of movies and movie making.
157: rec.arts.movies.reviews Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
158: rec.arts.poems For the posting of poems.
159: rec.arts.sf-lovers Science fiction lovers' newsgroup.
160: rec.arts.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies.
161: rec.arts.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current shows.
162: rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas.
163: rec.arts.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
164: rec.audio High fidelity audio.
165: rec.autos Automobiles, automotive products and laws.
166: rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
167: rec.aviation Aviation rules, means, and methods.
168: rec.bicycles Bicycles, related products and laws.
169: rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
170: rec.boats Hobbyists interested in boating.
171: rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
172: rec.food.drink Wines and spirits.
173: rec.food.recipes Recipes from the USENET Cookbook (troff & text). (Moderated)
174: rec.food.veg Vegetarians.
175: rec.games.board Discussion and hints on board games.
176: rec.games.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge.
177: rec.games.chess Chess & computer chess.
178: rec.games.empire Discussion and hints about Empire.
179: rec.games.frp Discussion about Fantasy Role Playing games.
180: rec.games.go Discussion about Go.
181: rec.games.hack Discussion, hints, etc. about the Hack game.
182: rec.games.misc Games and computer games.
183: rec.games.pbm Discussion about Play by Mail games.
184: rec.games.rogue Discussion and hints about Rogue.
185: rec.games.trivia Discussion about trivia.
186: rec.games.video Discussion about video games.
187: rec.gardens Gardening, methods and results.
188: rec.guns Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
189: rec.ham-radio Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
190: rec.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups.
191: rec.humor Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive.
192: rec.humor.d Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles.
193: rec.humor.spc The Stupid People's Court! (Moderated)
194: rec.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
195: rec.mag.otherrealms Edited science fiction & fantasy "magazine". (Moderated)
196: rec.misc General topics about recreational/participant sports.
197: rec.motorcycles Motorcycles and related products and laws.
198: rec.music.classical Discussion about classical music.
199: rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of various sorts.
200: rec.music.gaffa Progressive music (e.g., Kate Bush). (Moderated)
201: rec.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads.
202: rec.music.makers For performers and their discussions.
203: rec.music.misc Music lovers' group.
204: rec.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music.
205: rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities.
206: rec.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
207: rec.photo Hobbyists interested in photography.
208: rec.puzzles Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
209: rec.railroad Real and model train fans' newsgroup.
210: rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
211: rec.skiing Hobbyists interested in skiing.
212: rec.skydiving Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
213: rec.sport.baseball Discussion about baseball.
214: rec.sport.basketball Discussion about basketball.
215: rec.sport.football Discussion about football.
216: rec.sport.hockey Discussion about hockey.
217: rec.sport.misc Spectator sports.
218: rec.travel Traveling all over the world.
219: rec.video Video and video components.
220: rec.woodworking Hobbyists interested in woodworking.
221: sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information.
222: sci.bio Biology and related sciences.
223: sci.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption.
224: sci.electronics Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions.
225: sci.lang Natural languages, communication, etc.
226: sci.math Mathematical discussions and pursuits.
227: sci.math.stat Statistics discussion.
228: sci.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion.
229: sci.med Medicine and its related products and regulations.
230: sci.med.aids AIDS -- treatment, consequences, etc. (Moderated)
231: sci.misc Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences.
232: sci.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
233: sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc.
234: sci.research Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever.
235: sci.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc.
236: sci.space.shuttle The space shuttle and the STS program.
237: soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc.
238: soc.culture.african Discussions about Africa & things African.
239: soc.culture.celtic Group about Celtics (*not* basketball!).
240: soc.culture.greek Group about Greeks.
241: soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian.
242: soc.culture.jewish Group for discussion about Jewish culture & religion.
243: soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures.
244: soc.human-nets Computer aided communications digest. (Moderated)
245: soc.men Issues related to men, their problems & relationships.
246: soc.misc Socially-oriented topics not in other groups.
247: soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
248: soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
249: soc.politics Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated)
250: soc.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
251: soc.religion.christian Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
252: soc.roots Genealogical matters.
253: soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc.
254: soc.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc.
255: talk.abortion All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion.
256: talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid.
257: talk.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
258: talk.philosophy.misc Philosophical musings on all topics.
259: talk.politics.misc Political discussions and ravings of all kinds.
260: talk.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems.
261: talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, & moral implications.
262: talk.religion.newage Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies.
263: talk.rumors For the posting of rumors.
264: E_O_F
265: : if active file is empty, create it
266: if test ! -s $LIBDIR/active
267: then
268: sed 's/[ ].*/ 00000 00001/' /tmp/$$groups > $LIBDIR/active
269: cat <<'E_O_F' >>$LIBDIR/active
270: control 00000 00001
271: junk 00000 00001
272: E_O_F
273: set - group 0 1
274: else
275: : make sure it is in the new format
276: set - `sed 1q $LIBDIR/active`
277: case $# in
278: 4) ed - $LIBDIR/active << 'EOF'
279: g/^mod\./s/y$/m/
280: w
281: q
282: EOF
283: ;;
284: 3) ;;
285: 2) ed - $LIBDIR/active << 'EOF'
286: 1,$s/$/ 00001/
287: w
288: q
289: EOF
290: echo
291: echo Active file updated to new format.
292: echo You must run expire immediately after this install
293: echo is done to properly update the tables.;;
294: *) echo Active file is in unrecognized format. Not upgraded.;;
295: esac
296: fi
297: if test $# -eq 3 -o $# -eq 2
298: then
299: (sed '/^!net/!d
300: s/^!//
301: s!^!/!
302: s!$! /s/$/ n/!
303: ' $LIBDIR/ngfile
304: echo '/ n$/!s/$/ y/') >/tmp/$$sed
305: mv $LIBDIR/active $LIBDIR/oactive
306: sed -f /tmp/$$sed $LIBDIR/oactive >$LIBDIR/active
307: chown $NEWSUSR $LIBDIR/active
308: chgrp $NEWSGRP $LIBDIR/active
309: chmod 644 $LIBDIR/active
310: fi
311: cat << EOF | cat - /tmp/$$groups | $LIBDIR/checkgroups | tee /tmp/checkgroups.out
312: From: make update
313:
314: EOF
315: echo the output of checkgroups has been copied into /tmp/checkgroups.out
316: rm -f /tmp/$$*
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