A word of caution this FAQ is so big now, it has been split in to three pages. What I have done is created Related Topic links that will take you through out the three pages. I want to convey to you all the knowledge I have about UseNet, Mailing-list, Internet, and general computer use so you don't suffer any problems making your experence much more enjoyable instead of painfull. Please consume all the information and make it your own. If you have a question, by all means ask me. I'm willing to help in anyway that I can.

Contributers and editors to this FAQ have been John Buten, Peter, Bill DeMartini, and Jeff Jonaitis. Thanks to everyone that has been involved in contributing too this.

1.	UseNet and Mailing-list Primer FAQ
1-1.	What is the WWW and Internet?
1-2.	How does the Internet work?
1-3.	What is FTP?
1-4.	What is HTTP?
1-5.	What is SMTP?
1-6.	What is NNTP?
1-7.	What is the file extension HTML?
1-8.	What is embedding or encoding the file?
1-9.	What are attachments and binaries?
1-10.	What is an ISP and IP address?
1-11.	What is a ghost-name?
1-12.	What is Media?
1-13.	What is UseNet?
1-14.	What is Retention?
1-15.	What is a packet and multi-part post?
1-16.	What is this Mailing-list I keep hearing about?
1-17.	How do I get on the Mailing-list?
1-18.	How do I UnSubscribe from the Mailing-list?
1-19.	How do I ReSubscribe to the Mailing-List?
1-20.	What's a virus?
1-21.	How do I avoid viruses?
1-22.	How do I set up a Kill Filter?
1-23.	How do I Recognize a potential virus?
1-24.	What is the normal size of a posted article?
1-25.	Why is the Header important?
1-26.	What is following the group’s format?
1-27.	Why do I need to know file extensions and what are they?
1-28.	What is a virus scanner/remover?
1-29.	What are the types of virus my computer can get?
2.	Proper etiquette and rules
2-1.	What is netiquette?
2-2.	What are the standard rules of UseNet?
2-3.	Should I trust everyone or should I trust you?
2-4.	Why should I maintain the proper posting format or conduct for the group?
2-5.	How much should I post, and what can I post?
2-6.	Can I sending repeat messages or cross-posting?
2-7.	Do I have to be brief in my posts?
2-8.	What should I quote, and why should it be short?
2-9.	What’s quoting a quote?
2-10.	I don’t want to offend the original author, what do I do to make their message smaller but being polite about it?
2-11.	Should I post on the top or bottom of a quoted response?
2-12.	Should I use Sarcasm and satire?
2-13.	What is the preferred language of abrf and the Mailing-List?
2-14.	Where can I post Binaries?
2-15.	I have a malicious program or intent, where can I post it?
2-16.	My computer is infected by a virus, should I still post?
2-17.	What is Conserving Bandwidth?
2-18.	Hey wait, what are the rules of posting to the Raymond E. Feist Mailing-list?
2-19.	What is abrf’s (alt.books.raymond-feist) posting format and conduct?
2-20.	People are yelling at me to add Spoiler Space, what does that mean?
2-21.	What does Spoiler warning mean?
2-22.	How do I make a Spoiler warning in the body of the message?
2-23.	How do I make a Spoiler warning in the Header or Subject line?
2-24.	Why can’t I use new forms of or short hand?
2-25.	What is alternating caps, and why shouldn’t I do it?
2-26.	Why should I not do a “me too” or “I second that idea”?
2-27.	Why should I avoid posting my opinions or argue until the other person concedes?
2-28.	Why should I take this to e-mail, isn’t this an educational forum?
2-29.	Why can’t I talk about PC/OS or Religion in this group?
2-30.	Why should I try avoid purposely-misspelling words, or be the grammar/spelling police?
2-31.	Why is everyone on the Mailing-list and abrf act like jerks?
2-32.	Can I post Binary attachments to abrf or the Mailing-List?
2-33.	What is the rule of posting in html?
2-34.	What are the rules regarding surveys and questionnaires?
2-35.	I got this great joke/chain message. Can I post it here as well?
2-36.	How long should my signature be, what should I decide to keep?
2-37.	Why are people claiming I’m SHOUTING?
2-38.	What is flaming and being flamed?
2-39.	What is trolling?
2-40.	Why is someone saying, “Don’t feed the troll”?
2-41.	What is Spam?
2-42.	How do I report spam and to whom?
2-43.	What is a MUSH/MUD/MOO?
2-44.	What is this IRC thing?
3.	Feist Frequent Asked Questions
3-1.	Can I write FanFic??
3-2.	Well if I don't charge for it, its legal right?
3-3.	If you don't defend your copyright, you lose it?
3-4.	So what is copyrightable and how do I know something is copyrighted?
3-5.	What if I write my own story based off another work? Wouldn't the new work belong to me?
3-6.	What if I write a parody based off another concept?
3-7.	How do they find out that I could be in violation of a copyright? And what happens after that?
3-8.	Where can I find free REF books or review before I purchase?
3-9.	It says that character XXXX goes here? And now it says that XXXX is now character YYYY. Is this a misspelling?
3-10.	Why doesn't REF write more XXXX Stories or Why doesn’t he write more about XXXX?
3-11.	I heard REF is writing a sequel to The Kings Buccaneer?
3-12.	What are REF's stories based on? Where does his inspiration come from?
3-13.	Which author is better, Feist or XXXX?
3-14.	I like book XXXX, which book do you think is good and why?
3-15.	If Mr. Feist made a movie. I would have XXXX play as XXXX?
3-16.	Where can I find Character Pictures?
3-17.	Where can I find Character art?
3-18.	How about time-travel and Paradoxes?
3-19.	What’s the order the books go?
3-20.	Is REF writing a new book?
3-21.	Does REF post or monitor this group?
3-22.	Can I use the artwork of the books on my site or etc. ?
3-23.	Where do I post the replies to a message?
3-24.	I've got this great photo of XXXX. Can I post it here?
3-25.	Can I post ebooks or scanned in photos of REF books? Can I type up the whole book by hand and post it to the newsgroup?
3-26.	What are other good Authors I can read?
3-27.	I have a problem with the game Betrayal at Krondor?
3-28.	How do you pronounce Feist?
3-29.	How much does REF make per book or year?