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*Slaps forehead*
Free NewsGrp Downloading Reader?
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*Slaps forehead*
Worth it for 84p a month from my testing last night. I'm still using the trial, will register when it's up.
I didn't try sabnzbd but Alt.binz was, frankly, embarrassing.
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Just buy NewsLeecher, its worth it just for SuperSearch.
alt.binz the old, free edition is rubbish, loads of stuff not working properly, paid for version is pretty good, but it's purely nzb leecher rather than browser. If you know what you're searching for there then it's the best thing in the world. alt.binz is way ahead of everything else for fast downloads, just type in what you're looking for in newleech search, grab and go.
Btw - the speed limit thing - most people make mistake setting limits in config, exiting and just waiting for limit to kick in - that's not how it works, you set limit of your connection in config, and then in normal window, down at the bottom, next to speed bar, far left, you'll see "No limit", just click and change it to 90%.
The best newsgroup browser is still NewsBinPro. Very easy, solid, standard controls, etc.
Btw - the speed limit thing - most people make mistake setting limits in config, exiting and just waiting for limit to kick in - that's not how it works, you set limit of your connection in config, and then in normal window, down at the bottom, next to speed bar, far left, you'll see "No limit", just click and change it to 90%.
The best newsgroup browser is still NewsBinPro. Very easy, solid, standard controls, etc.
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I think you've missed my point as well, i wonder what you're actually downloading with NewsLeecher
and wonder if you paid for that.... Get me yet? I can't spell it out any more obvious.... 
I think you've missed my point as well, i wonder what you're actually downloading with NewsLeecher
I'm not sure what your problem is, it seems you're only in this thread to point fingers.
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He's in this topic to tell him to pirate newsleecher in an oh so subtle manner.
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my newsleecher only downloads totally legal things, what do you take me for?
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A normal person who uses NewsLeecher 
? Jesus lighten up guys... I've come across hoards of legal binaries in my years of Usenet usage! Haha
? Jesus lighten up guys... I've come across hoards of legal binaries in my years of Usenet usage! Haha
It's no different to paying for Giganews or NewzBin access though really is it?I think you've missed my point as well, i wonder what you're actually downloading with NewsLeecher
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They're services not software, harder to pirate i guess theyre in the better situation compared to NL
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Another alt.binZ vote here. 
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From a newbies point of view, Besides say getting Alt.Binz what else is needed ??
(you pay a subscription for a news server, i mean is that how simple this whole system works ??)
Always wondered about this net stuff but it's like a minefield for a numpty newbie such as me
I came across this thread lastnight you see, So i tried Alt.Binz with a freebie public server and i got nowhere lol
Interested also before i shell out for progs etc that i don't need
Cheers
(you pay a subscription for a news server, i mean is that how simple this whole system works ??)
Always wondered about this net stuff but it's like a minefield for a numpty newbie such as me
I came across this thread lastnight you see, So i tried Alt.Binz with a freebie public server and i got nowhere lol
Interested also before i shell out for progs etc that i don't need
Cheers
It's easy.
1. Fire up alt.binz, Newsleech tab. I'm searching for a Linux distro, so I put a minimum filesize of 600MB to filter out the crud. Big list pops up.
2. Right click a file, Add to queue ( paused ).
3. Download queue tab, expand and verify that it is what you want.
4. Unpause, to start downloading.
5. Log tab. You will probably see a lot of "Article missing" messages, with a free server.
It has been many moons since I last used alt.binz and its ilk. I go to newsleech.com, get .nzb files and upload them to a NAS box ( running hellanzb, 24/7 ). No need to use a noisy, power-hungry PC to do a job that can be done by a silent, 4W NAS box.
http://www.newzleech.com/usenet/?group=&minage=&age=&min=600&max=max&q=ubuntu&mode=usenet&adv=1
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Cheers for reply
Forgot to say, Yeah can't find nothing with a free server lol, Thing is i dunno which one to subscribe to
Making more sense to me now
Forgot to say, Yeah can't find nothing with a free server lol, Thing is i dunno which one to subscribe to
Making more sense to me now
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GrabIt is nice, hasn't been updated for ages, and the developer is a little ignorant etc.
Apparently adding a scheduler in is just too... much... work. Idiot. Just wish it was open source would take me, say a minute?
Cheers for reply
Forgot to say, Yeah can't find nothing with a free server lol, Thing is i dunno which one to subscribe to
Making more sense to me now
Subscribe to a proper service, most lot are just resellers. Giganews unlimited, sorted, pull your thumb out and just pay up.