Module 2 - Chat

ICQ, boy has it been years since i used it or had it on my pc and it's changed alot, for the good by the looks of it also and i'm still familiar with it so an extent so that's good.
Well as requested i downloaded ICQ to my computer and these are my answers to the self test area

1. The ICQ number for the nickname 'advanced net studies' is:
formally it was 257853416 but the newer one is: 337-293-557

2. When you add advanced net studies to your contact list, it:
is not authorised automatically

3. What comment is in the 'about' section of the advanced net studies user info?
I know the self test answer is :
This is the ICQ identity I use just for my advanced Internet use students! -
which I'd say is also for the old one and with the new net studies ICQ # my answer is:
'There is nothing in the about me section'

Module 2 Email Tasks - Newsgroups

Up until now i had never used a newsgroup and whilst i can see the advantages i can also see that it's something i do not like so I was less than impressed with it all.

Basically a newsgroup is a continuous discussion in a public arena about a particular topic.
They are also ‘decentralized’ which basically means that the messages are not all kept or maintained on one single server, they are actually copied to hundreds of servers worldwide.
They are good for when you want to chat with more then one person, for instance you want to chat to a group of people who are interested in the same topic such as you are and finally they are good if you are someone that does not need an answer straight away.

(Screenshot below of how it works)

Task - Follow your chosen newsgroup for a couple of days, and then post a message to the group. You should be able to see that message shortly thereafter. Now cut and paste a copy of the entire message, including the header information.

(screenshot below)