


For example, the following lines invoke the Ignore *.dThe flag "-new" describes a command to be executed when the newsgroup is first reported as having unread news. For example, the following matches all comp.* and nist.* newgroups exceptįor nist.posix or. To suppress newsgroups that would otherwise be reported, use the "ignore" command. If no watch commands are given (or no configuration file exists), all groups which are subscribed to are watched. ForĮxample, "-threshold 3" means there must be at least three articles unread before tknewsbiff will report the newsgroup. The "-threshold" flag changes the threshold to the following number. Byĭefault, tknewsbiff reports on the newsgroup if there is at least one unread article. Watch *.sources.* -threshold 20For each newsgroup pattern, any newsgroup that matches it and which you are subscribed to (according to your newsrc file) is eligible for reporting. Tcl, all but the most esoteric configurations will be obvious.Įach newsgroup (or set of newsgroups) to be watched is described by using the "watch" command. The syntax observes the usual Tcl rules - however, even if you don't know tknewsbiff can optionally play a sound, start your newsreader, etc.īy default, the configuration file ~/.tknewsbiff describes how tknewsbiff behaves. Removes the window after you've read the news. Introduction tknewsbiff pops up a window when there is unread news in your favorite newsgroups and Tknewsbiff - pop up a window when news appears
