newshosting or newsdemon users here? or newsgroup users

Giganews with Newsbin (the app) here, I wouldn't go with anyone else. I've tried a few of the previously named companies (naming no names specifically) and they've been terrible. You generally get what you pay for at the end of the day, and £14 for unlimited downloads over SSL is a bargain really. I'd stay put if I were you ;)

EDIT: That said if PowerUsenet are simply reselling a reduced version of Giga (regarding retention), and that's suitable, you could save a few quid that way I suppose. At least you keep the unmatched Giga backend :D
 
Can someone point me to where I can get newsleecher for free with Giganews?

I'm never used all this shizzle before, i'm going to sign-up after i've had a workout.

I appreciate any help :D
 
Wardie said:
Can someone point me to where I can get newsleecher for free with Giganews?

I'm never used all this shizzle before, i'm going to sign-up after i've had a workout.

I appreciate any help :D
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http://www.newsleecher.com/?id=special_gn try there.

Also - like I've said before, even if you have signed up with giganews but didn't use that link, you can still request a key from newsleecher and get the full version and supersearch.. FREE :)
 
im using Newsleecher, a mate of mine is using Hitnews.eu and says its ok. im just wondering if when you guys download things off these servers do you get may corrupt files? or do you use par2 files a lot?
 
Kol said:
http://www.newsleecher.com/?id=special_gn try there.

Also - like I've said before, even if you have signed up with giganews but didn't use that link, you can still request a key from newsleecher and get the full version and supersearch.. FREE :)
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Cheers, doing it now..

No doubt i'll be along soon with more questions, unless it's all relatively straight forward?
 
My key for newsleecher isn't working... grrr..

Installed the free one above for the time being. How exactly do I search for stuff? I've got a Giganews account.

Yes, i'm a newb
 
spinna said:
im using Newsleecher, a mate of mine is using Hitnews.eu and says its ok. im just wondering if when you guys download things off these servers do you get may corrupt files? or do you use par2 files a lot?
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I tried Hitnews.eu at the end of last year after a friend said he had it. Thinking (as did the OP) that I might save a few quid over Giga, I signed up for a day's use. Ouch :( Completion was terrible, and I every download was showing red and black blocks (unavailable on the server). Half the time even the PARs couldn't fix them it was so bad.

Back on Giga, I only need the PARs maybe once a week, completion is great :D

Wardie, check your email.
 
yeah thats whats putting me off about the cheaper servers , incomplete posts. im thinking of joining up to newshostings ...
 
I've not got any e-mails..

I've found a site to search i'm managing at the moment :)

Will be better when I get NewsLeecher sorted and working though
 
LoadsaMoney said:
Im on Newshosting, and i find them great, always get my max download speed as well.:)
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I got the same here :)

I'm on the unlimited option with 90 days retention although it tends to be 80 odd days, 8 connections for about £80 for 6 months.

Never had a problem with them.
 
Rainmaker said:
I tried Hitnews.eu at the end of last year after a friend said he had it. Thinking (as did the OP) that I might save a few quid over Giga, I signed up for a day's use. Ouch :( Completion was terrible, and I every download was showing red and black blocks (unavailable on the server). Half the time even the PARs couldn't fix them it was so bad..
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Odd, I've been using Hitnews for 9+ months, I rarely have to use pars at all, only time is when i'm approaching their maximum retention.
 
Wardie said:
My key for newsleecher isn't working... grrr..

Installed the free one above for the time being. How exactly do I search for stuff? I've got a Giganews account.

Yes, i'm a newb
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I had this problem. Are you copying the entire key (and making sure you keep in the ----licensedata---- or whatever is at the start + end? )

Make sure you copy the lot.
 
I was copying the lot.

It's saying the key is not valid for my version of NewsLeecher. On the page where you get the free key, it only lists v3.9 beta 6 or something, when in reality i've downloaded v3.9 full as it's no longer in beta.

I e-mailed the support so hopefully they can help.

Is SSL simply a matter of enabling it within NewsLeecher?
 
Yep - so long as you subscribed to SSL just tick the encrypted server connection box in the connection manager.
 
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