Subj : oxp: nntp
To   : August Abolins
From : Martin Foster
Date : Sat Apr 25 2020 14:08:00

Hello August!

*** Friday 24.04.20 at 10:16, August Abolins wrote to Martin Foster:

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 AA> [1]

 AA> For example, the above quote should actually read:

 AA> "The next step is to retrieve a newsgroup list from the news server and
 AA> should be performed in the following manner: Either press <F10> +
 AA> <Enter>, cursor along to "Message", or just press "M". Now select "Area
 AA> Manager..","

I've just blown the dust off my copy of the guide dated 16th April 2019  
and that's also incorrect. A lot's changed over the last 12 months, so it  
looks as though as I'm going to have to refresh things. Thanks for  
bringing this to my attention.

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 AA> I would also suggest page numbers for the guide, that we can narrow down
 AA> the place to look by saying "See 7.1, page 2, para 3"

Yes, good idea, I'll have a look at that too.

 AA> [2]

 AA> In Subscribe, the S)earch does not behave the way you describe:

 AA> "but if you know the name of the newsgroup or part of the name, you can
 AA> perform a search by pressing "S". After typing in the search phrase and
 AA> pressing <Enter>, a list of matches will be displayed and you should
 AA> cursor over the newsgroup you wish to subscribe to and press <Enter>."

Hmmmmm, can't find that particular help topic ??

 AA> I do not get "a list of matches".  I only get the first match.  Then if I
 AA> want to continue with the search, I have to press "S <Enter>" again.

Yes, that's how it works here.

Regards,
Martin

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