free newsgroup client...

mp3z24 · 08-26-2003, 09:15 AM

hey, i need to find a free newsgroup client that allows me to post and DL from the group. i tried using the discussion groups feature in netscape, but i coulnt post to the groups. do i need a new program, or do i need a different news server address... or what.

any help would be appreciated.

~mike

SiGmA_X · 08-26-2003, 11:26 AM

Umm... Powergrab lets you download all messages and attachments, it's kinda handy. Netscape (While a POS.. Mozilla is better) can do it, make sure you have all the stuff set up

mp3z24 · 08-26-2003, 01:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SiGmA_X

Umm... Powergrab lets you download all messages and attachments, it's kinda handy. Netscape (While a POS.. Mozilla is better) can do it, make sure you have all the stuff set up

any recommendations on the news server?

as for the program, i used netscape for mail/news when i was back in school, and i know it worked then. but i cant get onto the school mail/news server, so i need a new server address.

~Mike

SiGmA_X · 08-26-2003, 01:50 PM

Your host provides the server info.. Mine is something.comcast.net and my login is my email username and my email password. Prob the same as for you.. Who is your provider?

Gutter · 08-26-2003, 02:30 PM

I like XNews. There are lots of news server that you can pay for, but it is way too expensive. Something like $30 a month for 5GB transfer. Rediculous.

SiGmA_X · 08-26-2003, 02:41 PM

Are you kidding!? Comcast gives us free.. Supposedabily its only ~5GB, but I have used WAY more then 5GB and I still have complete access.. And if I run out, I have 7 other Comcast accounts

mp3z24 · 08-26-2003, 05:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SiGmA_X

Your host provides the server info.. Mine is something.comcast.net and my login is my email username and my email password. Prob the same as for you.. Who is your provider?

just got comcast... got NO info at all when i got it installed. i even asked the dude if i was supposed to get something besides the service reciept. he said nothing else. that was a ***** to set up without knowing the account activation address. i swear, the difference between comcast and the old att@home service... night and day. i wish they would give me some info... never had a problem with @home. sigh

rant over.

please check and see what you have for your mail server, when you have a chance. it would be greatly appreciated.

~Mike

bgoodman · 08-26-2003, 08:43 PM

For a News client use xnews ( http://xnews.newsguy.com )

Various servers for comcast are:
POP3 (Incoming Mail) Server: mail.comcast.net
SMTP (Outgoing Mail) Server: smtp.comcast.net
Your E-Mail address: ID@comcast.net
News Groups: netnews.comcast.net
Port settings when on the Network: POP port 110 and SMTP port 25
SSL(Port settings when traveling): POP port 995 and SMTP port 465

all info was found here http://online.comcast.net/faqs/faq-d...CategoryID=158

SiGmA_X · 08-27-2003, 06:18 AM

Humm, I never got that info either, but my friend gave it to me.. netnews.comcast.net is it alright. I have been with @Home, ATTBi, and now Comcast, and Comcast is the worse - Support, speed, line uptime, support.. Did I mention the ******* Indians (Nothing against the people, really) that answer the tech support calls? I CANT UNDERSTAND THEM! Or was that Dell? Or both!? AGHHH!

I have spent a lot of time on tech support lately..

mp3z24 · 08-27-2003, 09:04 AM

alright... got it all figured out.

comcast has an UBER hidden signup for free newsgroup access. you have to basically register to use the newsgroup feature. it is located in the accout management tab on the comcast.net user page (if u have comcast)

im using forte agent 1.93 for my client. i tried using outlook, as they claimed only outlook would work, and it is a complete piece of crap. you cant download more than 300 headers at a time. bah. i figure i'll switch to that xnews prog after the forte agent eval period runs out.

thanks for the help

~mike

mp3z24 · 08-27-2003, 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SiGmA_X

Humm, I never got that info either, but my friend gave it to me.. netnews.comcast.net is it alright. I have been with @Home, ATTBi, and now Comcast, and Comcast is the worse - Support, speed, line uptime, support.. Did I mention the ******* Indians (Nothing against the people, really) that answer the tech support calls? I CANT UNDERSTAND THEM! Or was that Dell? Or both!? AGHHH!

I have spent a lot of time on tech support lately..

i called the help-less desk when i had to initially set up my account. the woman spoke perfect english. it was a very nice surprise.

~Mike

Machs_FueL · 08-27-2003, 10:14 AM

i use
Agent for DL'ing / looking or PAN in linux
Pecks Power Post 2000 Yeng for posting
Rogers usenet servers

W6-Ryan · 08-27-2003, 10:43 AM

you don't hve to use the giganews comcast.... just save that for fills since it has such great retension but limited bandwidth. you can use comcast main news server which is "netnews.comcast.net" it has about 24-36hr retension and I can always max out my downstream (1.8mbit)

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