The comp.* hierarchy is a major class of newsgroups in Usenet, containing all newsgroups whose name begins with "comp.", organized hierarchically. It is one of the Big 8.

comp.* groups discuss various computer, technology, and programming issues. Some groups can even offer peer-to-peer technical support.

Partial list of comp.* groups

Historical groups

See also

• List of newsgroups

External links

• Google Groups contains a complete browsable list of groups

• Directory of the comp.* hierarchy at Giganews

References