Webchat:

  • Web chat is a system that allow user to communicate in real time using easily accessible web interfaces.
  • It is type of internet online chat it is very simple and accessible that user who do not wish to install chat software.
  • Webchat allow user instant access and only web browser is required to chat.
  • User will always get latest version of chat service because no software installation are required.
  • There are two main messaging platforms. The largest platforms are the main messaging chat apps such as Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger. There is another category of messaging which enables people to chat on the web without downloading an application.
  • Also webchat is typically between a company and its customers, not between to people chatting for personal reasons.
  • It is the need for businesses to communicate with their customers, those customers who are on their website.

Newsgroup:

  • A newsgroup is an online discussion forum accessible through Usenet. 
  • Each newsgroup contains discussions about a specific topic, indicated in the newsgroup name. 
  • You can browse newsgroups and post or reply to topics using a newsreader program. 
  • Access to newsgroups also requires a Usenet subscription. Most Usenet providers offer monthly access for around $10 USD per month. 
  • Newsgroups were initially created in 1979 by some university students to exchange messages. 
  • Users can subscribe for free by submitting an email address.
  • The user/subscriber can post a message in a particular topic/category, which is either automatically visible in open newsgroups, or can only be viewed by approved members in moderated groups.
  • Newsgroups may be either moderated or unmoderated. In a moderated newsgroup, a moderator must approve posts in order for them to become part of the discussion. In an unmoderated group, everything posted is included in the discussion. 
  • Some newsgroups provide forums for questions and answers, while others are designed primarily for file sharing. 
  • Some newsgroups may also use bots to moderate the content, automatically eliminating posts that are deemed offensive or off topic. 
  • Thousands of newsgroups exist, covering a wide range of topics. 
  • Different Newsgroups included into a few basic categories. For ex : science related newsgroup included in Science category. 
  • There are newsgroups that have to be pre-approved and cover a specific topic, and there are alternative newsgroups that can be created by anyone and cover any topic of their choosing.