: "Create active file and newsgroup hierarchy for new machine" : "Usage: sh makeactive.sh LIBDIR SPOOLDIR NEWSUSR NEWSGRP" : '@(#)makeactive 1.24 9/24/87' LIBDIR=$1 SPOOLDIR=$2 NEWSUSR=$3 NEWSGRP=$4 cat <<"E_O_F" | sort > /tmp/$$groups general Articles that should be read by everyone on your local system comp.ai Artificial intelligence discussions. comp.ai.digest Artificial Intelligence discussions. (Moderated) comp.arch Computer architecture. comp.binaries.amiga Encoded public domain programs in binary. (Moderated) comp.binaries.atari.st Binary-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated) comp.binaries.ibm.pc Binary-only postings for IBM PC/MS-DOS. (Moderated) comp.binaries.mac Encoded Macintosh programs in binary. (Moderated) comp.bugs.2bsd Reports of UNIX* version 2BSD related bugs. comp.bugs.4bsd Reports of UNIX version 4BSD related bugs. comp.bugs.4bsd.ucb-fixes Bug reports/fixes for BSD Unix. (Moderated) comp.bugs.misc General UNIX bug reports and fixes (incl V7, uucp) comp.bugs.sys5 Reports of USG (System III, V, etc.) bugs. comp.cog-eng Cognitive engineering. comp.compilers Compiler construction, theory, etc. (Moderated) comp.databases Database and data management issues and theory. comp.dcom.lans Local area network hardware and software. comp.dcom.modems Data communications hardware and software. comp.dcom.telecom Telecommunications digest. (Moderated) comp.doc Archived public-domain documentation. (Moderated) comp.doc.techreports Lists of technical reports. (Moderated) comp.edu Computer science education. comp.emacs EMACS editors of different flavors. comp.graphics Computer graphics, art, animation, image processing. comp.graphics.digest Graphics software, hardware, theory, etc. (Moderated) comp.hypercube Massively parallel systems: hardware & software. (Moderated) comp.lang.ada Discussion about Ada*. comp.lang.apl Discussion about APL. comp.lang.c Discussion about C. comp.lang.c++ The object-oriented C++ language. comp.lang.forth Discussion about Forth. comp.lang.fortran Discussion about FORTRAN. comp.lang.lisp Discussion about LISP. comp.lang.misc Different computer languages not specifically listed. comp.lang.modula2 Discussion about Modula-2. comp.lang.pascal Discussion about Pascal. comp.lang.prolog Discussion about PROLOG. comp.lang.smalltalk Discussion about Smalltalk 80. comp.laser-printers Laser printers, hardware & software. (Moderated) comp.lsi Large scale integrated circuits. comp.mail.elm Discussion and fixes for ELM mail system. comp.mail.headers Gatewayed from the ARPA header-people list. comp.mail.maps Various maps, including UUCP maps. (Moderated) comp.mail.misc General discussions about computer mail. comp.mail.uucp Mail in the uucp network environment. comp.misc General topics about computers not covered elsewhere. comp.newprod Announcements of new products of interest. (Moderated) comp.org.decus DEC* Users' Society newsgroup. comp.org.fidonet FidoNews digest, official news of FidoNet Assoc. (Moderated) comp.org.usenix USENIX Association events and announcements. comp.os.cpm Discussion about the CP/M operating system. comp.os.eunice The SRI Eunice system. comp.os.minix Discussion of Tanenbaum's MINIX system. comp.os.misc General OS-oriented discussion not carried elsewhere. comp.os.os9 Discussions about the os9 operating system. (Moderated) comp.os.research Operating systems and related areas. (Moderated) comp.os.vms DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS. comp.periphs Peripheral devices. comp.protocols.appletalk Applebus hardware & software. comp.protocols.kermit Info about the Kermit package. (Moderated) comp.protocols.misc Various forms and types of FTP protocol. comp.protocols.tcp-ip TCP and IP network protocols. comp.risks Risks to the public from computers & users. (Moderated) comp.society The impact of technology on society. (Moderated) comp.sources.amiga Source code-only postings for the Amiga. (Moderated) comp.sources.atari.st Source code-only postings for the Atari ST. (Moderated) comp.sources.bugs Bug reports, fixes, discussion for posted sources comp.sources.d For any discussion of source postings. comp.sources.games Postings of recreational software. (Moderated) comp.sources.mac Software for the Apple Macintosh. (Moderated) comp.sources.misc Posting of software . (Moderated) comp.sources.unix Postings of public-domain sources. (Moderated) comp.sources.wanted Requests for software and fixes. comp.std.c Discussion about C language standards. (Moderated) comp.std.internat Discussion about international standards. comp.std.misc Discussion about various standards. (Moderated) comp.std.mumps Discussion for the X11.1 committee on Mumps. (Moderated) comp.std.unix Discussion for the P1003 committee on UNIX. (Moderated) comp.sys.amiga Commodore Amiga: info&uses, but no programs. comp.sys.apollo Apollo computer systems. comp.sys.apple Discussion about Apple micros. comp.sys.atari.8bit Discussion about 8 bit Atari micros. comp.sys.atari.st Discussion about 16 bit Atari micros. comp.sys.att Discussions about AT&T microcomputers. comp.sys.cbm Discussion about Commodore micros. comp.sys.dec Discussions about DEC computer systems. comp.sys.hp Discussion about Hewlett-Packard equipment. comp.sys.ibm.pc Discussion about IBM personal computers. comp.sys.ibm.pc.digest The IBM PC, PC-XT, and PC-AT. (Moderated) comp.sys.intel Disucussions about Intel systems and parts. comp.sys.m6809 Discussion about 6809's. comp.sys.m68k Discussion about 68k's. comp.sys.m68k.pc Discussion about 68k-based PCs. (Moderated) comp.sys.mac Discussions about the Apple Macintosh & Lisa. comp.sys.mac.digest Apple Macintosh: info&uses, but no programs. (Moderated) comp.sys.masscomp The Masscomp line of computers. (Moderated) comp.sys.misc Discussion about computers of all kinds. comp.sys.nsc.32k National Semiconductor 32000 series chips. comp.sys.pyramid Pyramid 90x computers. comp.sys.ridge Ridge 32 computers and ROS. comp.sys.sequent Sequent systems, (esp. Balance 8000). (Moderated) comp.sys.sun Sun "workstation" computers. (Moderated) comp.sys.tandy Discussion about TRS-80's. comp.sys.ti Discussion about Texas Instruments. comp.sys.workstations Various workstation-type computers. (Moderated) comp.terminals All sorts of terminals. comp.text Text processing issues and methods. comp.text.desktop Technolgy & techniques of desktop publishing. (Moderated) comp.unix Discussion of UNIX* features and bugs. (Moderated) comp.unix.questions UNIX neophytes group. comp.unix.wizards Discussions, bug reports, and fixes on and for UNIX. comp.unix.xenix Discussion about the Xenix OS. comp.windows.misc Various issues about windowing systems. comp.windows.news Sun Microsystems' NewS window system. comp.windows.x Discussion about the X Window System. misc.consumers Consumer interests, product reviews, etc. misc.consumers.house Discussion about owning and maintaining a house. misc.forsale Short, tasteful postings about items for sale. misc.handicap Items of interest for/about the handicapped. (Moderated) misc.headlines Current interest: drug testing, terrorism, etc. misc.invest Investments and the handling of money. misc.jobs.misc Discussion about employment, workplaces, careers. misc.jobs.offered Announcements of positions available. misc.jobs.resumes Postings of resumes and "situation wanted" articles. misc.kids Children, their behavior and activities. misc.legal Legalities and the ethics of law. misc.misc Various discussions not fitting in any other group. misc.psi Paranormal abilities and experiences. (Moderated) misc.taxes Tax laws and advice. misc.test For testing of network software. Very boring. misc.wanted Requests for things that are needed (NOT software). news.admin Comments directed to news administrators. news.announce.conferences Calls for papers and conference announcements. (Moderated) news.announce.important General announcements of interest to all. (Moderated) news.announce.newusers Explanatory postings for new users. (Moderated) news.config Postings of system down times and interruptions. news.groups Discussions and lists of newsgroups. news.lists News-related statistics and lists. (Moderated) news.misc Discussions of USENET itself. news.newsites Postings of new site announcements. news.software.b Discussion about B news software. news.software.notes Notesfile software from the Univ. of Illinois. news.stargate Discussion about satellite transmission of news. news.sysadmin Comments directed to system administrators. rec.arts.books Books of all genres, shapes, and sizes. rec.arts.comics The funnies, old and new. rec.arts.drwho Discussion about Dr. Who. rec.arts.movies Discussions of movies and movie making. rec.arts.movies.reviews Reviews of movies. (Moderated) rec.arts.poems For the posting of poems. rec.arts.sf-lovers Science fiction lovers' newsgroup. rec.arts.startrek Star Trek, the TV show and the movies. rec.arts.tv The boob tube, its history, and past and current shows. rec.arts.tv.soaps Postings about soap operas. rec.arts.wobegon "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion. rec.audio High fidelity audio. rec.autos Automobiles, automotive products and laws. rec.autos.tech Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al. rec.aviation Aviation rules, means, and methods. rec.bicycles Bicycles, related products and laws. rec.birds Hobbyists interested in bird watching. rec.boats Hobbyists interested in boating. rec.food.cooking Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes. rec.food.drink Wines and spirits. rec.food.recipes Recipes from the USENET Cookbook (troff & text). (Moderated) rec.food.veg Vegetarians. rec.games.board Discussion and hints on board games. rec.games.bridge Hobbyists interested in bridge. rec.games.chess Chess & computer chess. rec.games.empire Discussion and hints about Empire. rec.games.frp Discussion about Fantasy Role Playing games. rec.games.go Discussion about Go. rec.games.hack Discussion, hints, etc. about the Hack game. rec.games.misc Games and computer games. rec.games.pbm Discussion about Play by Mail games. rec.games.rogue Discussion and hints about Rogue. rec.games.trivia Discussion about trivia. rec.games.video Discussion about video games. rec.gardens Gardening, methods and results. rec.guns Discussions about firearms. (Moderated) rec.ham-radio Amateur Radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc. rec.ham-radio.packet Discussion about packet radio setups. rec.humor Jokes and the like. May be somewhat offensive. rec.humor.d Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles. rec.humor.spc The Stupid People's Court! (Moderated) rec.mag Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc. rec.mag.otherrealms Edited science fiction & fantasy "magazine". (Moderated) rec.misc General topics about recreational/participant sports. rec.motorcycles Motorcycles and related products and laws. rec.music.classical Discussion about classical music. rec.music.folk Folks discussing folk music of various sorts. rec.music.gaffa Progressive music (e.g., Kate Bush). (Moderated) rec.music.gdead A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads. rec.music.makers For performers and their discussions. rec.music.misc Music lovers' group. rec.music.synth Synthesizers and computer music. rec.nude Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities. rec.pets Pets, pet care, and household animals in general. rec.photo Hobbyists interested in photography. rec.puzzles Puzzles, problems, and quizzes. rec.railroad Real and model train fans' newsgroup. rec.scuba Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving. rec.skiing Hobbyists interested in skiing. rec.skydiving Hobbyists interested in skydiving. rec.sport.baseball Discussion about baseball. rec.sport.basketball Discussion about basketball. rec.sport.football Discussion about football. rec.sport.hockey Discussion about hockey. rec.sport.misc Spectator sports. rec.travel Traveling all over the world. rec.video Video and video components. rec.woodworking Hobbyists interested in woodworking. sci.astro Astronomy discussions and information. sci.bio Biology and related sciences. sci.crypt Different methods of data en/decryption. sci.electronics Circuits, theory, electrons and discussions. sci.lang Natural languages, communication, etc. sci.math Mathematical discussions and pursuits. sci.math.stat Statistics discussion. sci.math.symbolic Symbolic algebra discussion. sci.med Medicine and its related products and regulations. sci.med.aids AIDS -- treatment, consequences, etc. (Moderated) sci.misc Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences. sci.philosophy.tech Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc. sci.physics Physical laws, properties, etc. sci.research Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever. sci.space Space, space programs, space related research, etc. sci.space.shuttle The space shuttle and the STS program. soc.college College, college activities, campus life, etc. soc.culture.african Discussions about Africa & things African. soc.culture.celtic Group about Celtics (*not* basketball!). soc.culture.greek Group about Greeks. soc.culture.indian Group for discussion about India & things Indian. soc.culture.jewish Group for discussion about Jewish culture & religion. soc.culture.misc Group for discussion about other cultures. soc.human-nets Computer aided communications digest. (Moderated) soc.men Issues related to men, their problems & relationships. soc.misc Socially-oriented topics not in other groups. soc.motss Issues pertaining to homosexuality. soc.net-people Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net. soc.politics Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated) soc.politics.arms-d Arms discussion digest. (Moderated) soc.religion.christian Christianity and related topics. (Moderated) soc.roots Genealogical matters. soc.singles Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc. soc.women Women's rights, discrimination, etc. talk.abortion All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion. talk.bizarre The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often stupid. talk.origins Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!). talk.philosophy.misc Philosophical musings on all topics. talk.politics.misc Political discussions and ravings of all kinds. talk.politics.theory Theory of politics and political systems. talk.religion.misc Religious, ethical, & moral implications. talk.religion.newage Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies. talk.rumors For the posting of rumors. E_O_F : if active file is empty, create it if test ! -s $LIBDIR/active then sed 's/[ ].*/ 00000 00001/' /tmp/$$groups > $LIBDIR/active cat <<'E_O_F' >>$LIBDIR/active control 00000 00001 junk 00000 00001 E_O_F set - group 0 1 else : make sure it is in the new format set - `sed 1q $LIBDIR/active` case $# in 4) ed - $LIBDIR/active << 'EOF' g/^mod\./s/y$/m/ w q EOF ;; 3) ;; 2) ed - $LIBDIR/active << 'EOF' 1,$s/$/ 00001/ w q EOF echo echo Active file updated to new format. echo You must run expire immediately after this install echo is done to properly update the tables.;; *) echo Active file is in unrecognized format. Not upgraded.;; esac fi if test $# -eq 3 -o $# -eq 2 then (sed '/^!net/!d s/^!// s!^!/! s!$! /s/$/ n/! ' $LIBDIR/ngfile echo '/ n$/!s/$/ y/') >/tmp/$$sed mv $LIBDIR/active $LIBDIR/oactive sed -f /tmp/$$sed $LIBDIR/oactive >$LIBDIR/active chown $NEWSUSR $LIBDIR/active chgrp $NEWSGRP $LIBDIR/active chmod 644 $LIBDIR/active fi cat << EOF | cat - /tmp/$$groups | $LIBDIR/checkgroups | tee /tmp/checkgroups.out From: make update EOF echo the output of checkgroups has been copied into /tmp/checkgroups.out rm -f /tmp/$$*