Appendix D. Enabling TXMLDocument for CBuilder Professional
Newsgroups
Borland hosts a large set of newsgroups, covering just about every aspect of their products. These newsgroups can be accessed via newsgroups.borland.com ”Borland's own news server. Figure C.8 illustrates the variety of topics covered for C++Builder users through the Borland Newsgroups.
Figure C.8. Borland newsgroups accessed through Outlook Express.
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The Borland newsgroups are probably the most useful collaboration resource for developers. More information on these newsgroups can be found on the Borland Web site at http://www.borland.com/newsgroups, including general newsgroup etiquette and advice.
Many other general newsgroups are supported by most news services, which provide an excellent forum for topics such as C++, Windows , graphics, DirectX, XML, and much more. Some of these include the following:
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comp.lang.c++
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comp.lang.c++. moderated
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comp.std.c++
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comp.os. ms-windows .programmer.graphics
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comp.os.ms-windows.programmer.win32
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microsoft.public.win32.programmer.directx.sdk
These are just a handful of useful newsgroups. You're encouraged to browse through the available newsgroups provided by Usenet by visiting http://www. ibiblio .org/usenet-i/. The Microsoft newsgroup in the previous listing is supported independently through msnews.microsoft.com news server , which also provides excellent resource.
By far, one of the most helpful mechanisms for performing newsgroup queries is the Google Groups Web page located at http://groups.google.com. When presented with a programming problem, I frequently use Google Groups to search for previous posts that might provide quick answers to my dilemma. I'm very seldom disappointed; if the answers aren't there, I'll post my question to the applicable Borland newsgroup using my newsreader (i.e. Outlook Express) that's configured for the Borland newsgroups. Invariably, an answer is returned within a few hours to a few days. Often times a member of TeamB provides the answer, and sometimes an answer is provided by a Borland engineer.
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While Google Groups provides an excellent mechanism for performing queries, posting a message to the Borland newsgroups via Google Groups will invariably result in your post never reaching the Borland News Server, which is managed solely by Borland. Instead, use your mail program that can act as a newsreader such as Outlook Express or Euduora, to post your messages.
Special recognition of TeamB, however, is warranted in this text. TeamB members are dedicated to answering technical support questions. They seem to always be checking posts, and providing support answers. They are skilled and yet perform this activity as volunteers. Hats off to you guys! There's no doubt that you are a key part of what makes the Borland community so strong.
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