Article: vtkb2274.htm
Difficulty: Easy
Time to Complete (minutes): 25
Last Updated: Dec 08, 2006


Question:

How do I configure Outlook Express 5 for Mac OS to view newsgroups?

Answer:

  1. Start Outlook Express.
  2. From the Tools menu, select Accounts.
  3. Select the News tab.
  4. Click the New button.
  5. From the Mail Account drop-down list, select your mail account.
  6. In the Organization text box, type: Virginia Tech
  7. Click the Right Arrow button.
  8. In the News (NNTP) Server text box, type: news.vt.edu
  9. Click the Right Arrow button.
  10. In the Account Name text box, type: news.vt.edu
  11. Click Finish.
  12. Select news.vt.edu.
  13. Click the Make Default button.
  14. Close the Accounts window.
  15. In the list on the left, double-click news.vt.edu.
  16. For each newgroup to which you want to subscribe:
    1. Select the newsgroup to which you want to subscribe.
    2. Click the Subscribe button. An arrow will appear to the left of news.vt.edu.