Re: Frugal computer time

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: http://www.avana.net/~vandy (Vandy Terre)
 > Date: Wed  Oct 16,  4:51pm
 >
 > I find reading newsgroups very interesting and can spend whole days
 > when not careful.  In an effort to reduce time on the computer, I went
 > to once daily downloads.  Now, I am thinking of reading each newsgroup
 > once a week.  Same with lists.  Email read daily but conversation type
 > mail answered weekly, time sensitive letters answered upon reception.
 > Does this sound workable?  I do not do any web crawling, just
 > newsgroups, lists and email.  I do not have much adult contact except
 > through the net.  I am at home with young children and a farm, so time
 > is limited.  Just not enough hours to do it all.  Any polite
 > suggestions?  I have really enjoyed this newsgroup during the months I
 > have read it.  So much valuable information and pleasant conversation,
 > very little flaming.  Thank you for reading this and thanks in advance
 > if you have any suggestions.
 > 
 > Any significantly advanced scam          http://www.avana.net/~vandy 
 > is indistinguishable 
 > from religion.                           Georgia, USA

Have you considered using an off-line newsreader?  Some of them have good
search/filtering capabilities.

I do not use one myself, but I've heard of them.

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