Newsgroups in Outlook

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Kathy

Can you get newsgroups like this in Outlook 2007? I looked, but it doesn't
look like it's possible. I hate to have to use Live for my newsgroups if I
want to use Outlook for my e-mail.
If anyone knows how newsgroups can be added in Outlook, thanks.
Kathy
 
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Herb Tyson [MVP]

What I've heard rather consistently is "don't hold your breath." The
discussion here seems to sum things up vis-a-vis the capability being added
to Outlook by Microsoft:

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=702597&SiteID=17

However... there is a company that claims to have an add-in the allows
reading/posting using Outlook (including 2007):

http://www.mapilab.com/outlook/nntp/

I have NOT used this, and I know nothing about it. I just googled and found
it. They offer a 30 day trial, so you could see if it meet your wants &
needs. It's $24 if you decide you want to keep it.
 
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Herb Tyson [MVP]

PS... I tried the mapilab add-on, but it was too balky for my tastes. Also,
I tried to post a response to this newsgroup, and it sat vegetating in my
Outbox. So, I uninstalled.

It does demonstrate that the possibility is feasible. But, it's going to
take some work to get acceptable performance, IMO. YMMV, of course.
--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
 
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