topic group

2 definitions found

topic group - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  forum
  fora
  topic group
  
     <messaging> (Plural "fora" or "forums") Any discussion group
     accessible through a dial-in BBS (e.g. GEnie, CI$), a
     mailing list, or a Usenet newsgroup (see network, the
     ).  A forum functions much like a bulletin board; users
     submit postings for all to read and discussion ensues.
  
     Contrast real-time chat or point-to-point personal e-mail.
  
     [Jargon File]
  
     (1998-01-18)
  

topic group - Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003) :

  topic group
   n.
  
     Syn. forum.