me said:
what is the alt.comp.freeware group
I note that since you posted this question, you've discovered a way to
post to alt.comp.freeware. Posting via Google is a bit inefficient, but
it will get the job done. Google Groups is a bit slow-motion; you may not
see your post or any responses until hours after they have been submitted,
but they will eventually appear if you keep checking back. Another,
faster way to keep tabs on your post to that newsgroup is to check in on
this Google Beta newsgroup page:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.comp.freeware
The best way to post and retrieve messages from the newsgroups is by
connecting your newsreader (Outlook Express for instance) to your ISP's
news server, and I'm sure your ISP has instructions on their website.
That goes beyond the scope of your initial question of course, but I just
thought I'd mention it.
Regards,
Ian.