A point not made is that N multiposted copies will consume N times the
disk space for each of the separate copies of the same post.
Crossposted messages have just *one* copy on the server with links in
the newsgroups back to the same single copy. Multiposting wastes disk
space on the server. Yes, your post may be small but remember that
you consume N times the space on one server and then do so again on
all the newsgroups servers worldwide. You waste more bandwidth
getting N copies of your multiposted message distributed to all the
newsgroups servers worldwide. Cross-posting has just one copy of the
message on an NNTP server, and only one copy gets propagated to other
NNTP servers.
To those visiting the newsgroups, crossposting helps them see ALL the
replies from those in the other RELATED newsgroup to which you linked
your post. That way, they don't waste their time duplicating similar
replies.
Re: Seeking ways to free up disc space. Please help ... Have you figured out how to cross post?...Multiposting wastes... disk space on the server.... again on all the newsgroups servers worldwide.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: Game doesnt work after MS update ... Learn to cross-post.... Crossposted messages have just *one* copy on the server with links in the newsgroups back to the same single copy. ...Multiposting wastes disk space on the server. ... your post may be small but remember that you consume N times the space on one server and then do so again on all the newsgroups servers worldwide.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
Re: How can I disable Norton pop up nag csreen? ... I uninstalled all my Norton products a while back because I prefer some of the free programs that are available. ... Crossposted messages have just *one* copy on the server with links in the newsgroups back to the same single copy. ...Multiposting wastes disk space on the server. ... your post may be small but remember that you consume N times the space on one server and then do so again on all the newsgroups servers worldwide.... (alt.comp.anti-virus)
Re: Anyone know about AVG? ... Crossposted messages have just *one* copy on the server and the groups simply have pointers back to that same single copy. ...Multiposting wastes disk space on the server. ... your post is small but remember that you consume N times the space on one server and then do so on all the newsgroups servers worldwide. ... Crossposting helps readers in one group see the replies from those in another RELATED newsgroup to which you copied your post. ... (alt.comp.anti-virus)
Re: Scam Alert please read ... A point not made is that N multiposted copies will consume N times the disk space for each of the separate copies of the same post. ... Crossposted messages have just *one* copy on the server with links in the newsgroups back to the same single copy. ...Multiposting wastes disk space on the server. ... your post may be small but remember that you consume N times the space on one server and then do so again on all the newsgroups servers worldwide.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
