Sue,

I see from his header that Jack uses groups.google.com to access newsgroups.
Unfortunately google does not include any of the binaries groups.

Jack,

ask your internet service provider whether they provide access to
newsgroups, and if so, you can use either an email and newsgroups reader
such as Outlook Express or a dedicated newsgroups reader (many of which are
available as freeware). To take a look at what ABPO is like, you can also go
to

http://usenet-replayer.de/cgi/conten...ctures.orchids

This is a Web archive of abpo, but I am not sure whether there is a way to
participate in current abpo from the Web.

Best,
Joanna

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
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On 29 Apr 2006 21:19:40 -0700, "Jack" wrote:

Just wondering, what is abpo, and how do you see the pictures?
jack

Jack -
We have two orchid centered newsgroups. Your now in RGO and years ago
Kye (from OZ) helped us by setting up a binary group so we could post
pix and enjoy seeing each others collections. You sign up for ABPO
(alt.binaries.pictures.orchids) just as you did for RGO. IT is by and
large 90% the same people, although a few do not read both. It just
gives us a secure spot to post our photos and enjoy. We do try to
keep the posted size down because we do still have a few people who
are connecting via dial up or slow modems. They need our respect and
help. See if your ISP has ABPO, if not ask for it.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/main.php