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6 distributions - Recommended values for the Distribution: header
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9 The file pathetc/distributions contains a list of relevant
10 distributions and their descriptions. It provides local information
11 for posters who wish to add a Distribution: header to their articles so
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17 Each line of this file consists of a distribution area followed by its
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21 fr Local to France.
22 local Local to this news server.
23 nj Local to New Jersey.
24 usa Local to the United States of America.
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26 Blank lines and lines beginning with a number sign ("#") are ignored.
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28 Any client that issues the LIST DISTRIBUTIONS command obtain these
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30 LIST DISTRIBUTIONS command is not widespread (though documented in
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36 distributions list is not maintained on the server.
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42 Written by Julien Elie for InterNetNews.
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45 distrib.pats(5), newsfeeds(5), nnrpd(8).
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