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to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like individual.NET was then try http://x-privat.org servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really CRAP provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org it took me about 24 hours after my registration before it was functioning nicely but im here now posting with them and its not too bad HTH I should point out the individual.net costs 60p per month (10 Euros per
year). I paid. Fast, reliable service: https://news.individual.net/register.php No connection to this group. Bobby Show quoteHide quote "Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... > has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is > struggling > to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like > individual.NET was then try > > http://x-privat.org > > servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's > free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really CRAP > provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org > > it took me about 24 hours after my registration before it was functioning > nicely but im here now posting with them and its not too bad > > HTH > > > > From the Collected Witterings of Bobby, volume 23:
> I should point out the individual.net costs 60p per month (10 Euros per And cannot be paid for without PayThieves, a credit card or transfer fees> year). greater than the actual cost of the subscription. I moved to x-privat also. -- Who the f--k are you calling insolent? On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 15:04:43 +0100, "David Chapman"
<jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote: >From the Collected Witterings of Bobby, volume 23: How can you pay with a credit card ? I only got a bank transfer>> I should point out the individual.net costs 60p per month (10 Euros per >> year). > >And cannot be paid for without PayThieves, a credit card or transfer fees >greater than the actual cost of the subscription. I moved to x-privat also. option. -Nick Nick the Greek wrote on Sun, 03 Apr 2005 15:53:02 GMT:
> On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 15:04:43 +0100, "David Chapman" You may not have been at the right URL for converting your previously > <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote: > >>From the Collected Witterings of Bobby, volume 23: >>> I should point out the individual.net costs 60p per month (10 Euros >>> per year). >> >>And cannot be paid for without PayThieves, a credit card or transfer >>fees greater than the actual cost of the subscription. I moved to >>x-privat also. > > How can you pay with a credit card ? I only got a bank transfer > option. existing free account to a subscription account. My experience of that with CC was flawless and took about 2-3 minutes. -- Rob £¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤¤º°`°º¤£ Christo wrote:
> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is struggling Far too slow!> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like > individual.NET was then try > > http://x-privat.org > > servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's > free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really CRAP > provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org > > Try using http://cust.readfreenews.net/login.php and registering with them. So far, just as quick as N.I.N. Cheers, Tobes -- "Having seen Chelsea close up I am still 100% confident that we will go through to the quarter-finals! We have a better team than Chelsea and I'm certain that we will score at Stamford Bridge to take us through." - Ronaldinho, March 2005 Chelsea 4 Barcelona 2 (5-4 on agg)
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"Toby Briggs" <toby.bri***@gmail.com> wrote in message Webnews is not an alternative to a real NNTP server as is provided by news:42502730$0$1362$892e7fe2@authen.white.readfreenews.net... > Christo wrote: >> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >> struggling >> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >> individual.NET was then try >> >> http://x-privat.org >> >> servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, >> it's >> free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really >> CRAP >> provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org >> > > Far too slow! > > Try using http://cust.readfreenews.net/login.php and registering with > them. So far, just as quick as N.I.N. > > Cheers, > > Tobes > > -- > "Having seen Chelsea close up I am still 100% confident that we will > go through to the quarter-finals! We have a better team than Chelsea > and I'm certain that we will score at Stamford Bridge to take us > through." - Ronaldinho, March 2005 > > Chelsea 4 Barcelona 2 (5-4 on agg) individual.net. There is so little info on that site that nothing can be gleaned regarding if they also provide an NNTP server to which a client can connect rather than use a webnews interface via browser. If the OP wanted a webnews interface, I'm sure he already knew about Google Groups. -- ____________________________________________________________ ** Post your replies to the newsgroup - Share with others ** For e-mail Reply: remove "NIXTHIS", add "#VS811" to Subject. ____________________________________________________________ Vanguard wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "Toby Briggs" <toby.bri***@gmail.com> wrote in message It's not web-based is it? I use Mozilla Thunderbird, and it's just like > news:42502730$0$1362$892e7fe2@authen.white.readfreenews.net... > >> Christo wrote: >> >>> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >>> struggling >>> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >>> individual.NET was then try >>> >>> http://x-privat.org >>> >>> servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's >>> free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really >>> CRAP >>> provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org >>> >> >> Far too slow! >> >> Try using http://cust.readfreenews.net/login.php and registering with >> them. So far, just as quick as N.I.N. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Tobes >> >> -- >> "Having seen Chelsea close up I am still 100% confident that we will >> go through to the quarter-finals! We have a better team than Chelsea >> and I'm certain that we will score at Stamford Bridge to take us >> through." - Ronaldinho, March 2005 >> >> Chelsea 4 Barcelona 2 (5-4 on agg) > > > > Webnews is not an alternative to a real NNTP server as is provided by > individual.net. There is so little info on that site that nothing can > be gleaned regarding if they also provide an NNTP server to which a > client can connect rather than use a webnews interface via browser. If > the OP wanted a webnews interface, I'm sure he already knew about Google > Groups. > N.I.N. Sorry if I've got it completely wrong - but hey ho - it's working for me! -- "Having seen Chelsea close up I am still 100% confident that we will go through to the quarter-finals! We have a better team than Chelsea and I'm certain that we will score at Stamford Bridge to take us through." - Ronaldinho, March 2005 Chelsea 4 Barcelona 2 (5-4 on agg) In message <dOidne2Gkcmv2s3fRVn***@comcast.com> <Vanguard> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Toby Briggs" <toby.bri***@gmail.com> wrote in message Check out http://www.readfreenews.com/ for details. Posting was just>news:42502730$0$1362$892e7fe2@authen.white.readfreenews.net... >> Christo wrote: >>> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >>> struggling >>> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >>> individual.NET was then try >>> >>> http://x-privat.org >>> >>> servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, >>> it's >>> free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really >>> CRAP >>> provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org >>> >> >> Far too slow! >> >> Try using http://cust.readfreenews.net/login.php and registering with >> them. So far, just as quick as N.I.N. >> > >Webnews is not an alternative to a real NNTP server as is provided by >individual.net. There is so little info on that site that nothing can >be gleaned regarding if they also provide an NNTP server to which a >client can connect rather than use a webnews interface via browser. If >the OP wanted a webnews interface, I'm sure he already knew about Google >Groups. recently enabled but requires an account, use the aforementioned website http://cust.readfreenews.net/ to register for an account. -- Nobody ever lost money underestimating the human intelligence. -- P.T.Barnum From the Collected Witterings of Toby Briggs, volume 23:
In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is enough for my needs. -- Who the f--k are you calling insolent? From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23:
> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP.> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is enough > for my needs. -- Who the f--k are you calling insolent?
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"David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message i didnt think of my ISPnews:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... > From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: > >> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >> enough >> for my needs. > > Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. > > -- > Who the f--k are you calling insolent? > > i just realized that here in the UK BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick news.btopenworld.com im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have to log on for that either) so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a 2Mbps connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain it's free!! On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:28:25 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news.btopenworld.com is a pile of sh*t.> news:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... >> From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: >> >>> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >>> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >>> enough >>> for my needs. >> >> Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. >> >> -- >> Who the f--k are you calling insolent? >> >> > > i didnt think of my ISP > > i just realized that here in the UK > > BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick > > news.btopenworld.com > > im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its > anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have to > log on for that either) > > so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a > password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay > > give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use > x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a 2Mbps > connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain > it's free!! -- - / - Daniel - / -
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"Daniel Marsh" <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote in message explain how?news:6uohayyyy49e.1bmn8j0lw0ex$.dlg@40tude.net... > On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:28:25 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: > >> "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... >>> From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: >>> >>>> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >>>> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >>>> enough >>>> for my needs. >>> >>> Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. >>> >>> -- >>> Who the f--k are you calling insolent? >>> >>> >> >> i didnt think of my ISP >> >> i just realized that here in the UK >> >> BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick >> >> news.btopenworld.com >> >> im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its >> anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have >> to >> log on for that either) >> >> so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a >> password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay >> >> give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use >> x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a >> 2Mbps >> connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain >> it's free!! > > news.btopenworld.com is a pile of sh*t. > > -- > - / - Daniel - / - On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:45:20 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "Daniel Marsh" <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote in message Messages take ages to show up, and you are guaranteed to be missing posts.> news:6uohayyyy49e.1bmn8j0lw0ex$.dlg@40tude.net... >> On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:28:25 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: >> >>> "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... >>>> From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: >>>> >>>>> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >>>>> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >>>>> enough >>>>> for my needs. >>>> >>>> Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Who the f--k are you calling insolent? >>>> >>>> >>> >>> i didnt think of my ISP >>> >>> i just realized that here in the UK >>> >>> BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick >>> >>> news.btopenworld.com >>> >>> im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its >>> anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have >>> to >>> log on for that either) >>> >>> so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a >>> password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay >>> >>> give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use >>> x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a >>> 2Mbps >>> connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain >>> it's free!! >> >> news.btopenworld.com is a pile of sh*t. >> >> -- >> - / - Daniel - / - > > explain how? You can trust me on that. -- - / - Daniel - / - On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:40:15 +0100 If I have seen farther it is because
I have stood on the shoulder of giants Daniel Marsh <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote : Show quoteHide quote >On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:45:20 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: Individual.net/CIS have been a great free service for many years so I> >> "Daniel Marsh" <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote in message >> news:6uohayyyy49e.1bmn8j0lw0ex$.dlg@40tude.net... >>> On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:28:25 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: >>> >>>> "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... >>>>> From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: >>>>> >>>>>> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >>>>>> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >>>>>> enough >>>>>> for my needs. >>>>> >>>>> Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Who the f--k are you calling insolent? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> i didnt think of my ISP >>>> >>>> i just realized that here in the UK >>>> >>>> BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick >>>> >>>> news.btopenworld.com >>>> >>>> im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its >>>> anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have >>>> to >>>> log on for that either) >>>> >>>> so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a >>>> password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay >>>> >>>> give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use >>>> x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a >>>> 2Mbps >>>> connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain >>>> it's free!! >>> >>> news.btopenworld.com is a pile of sh*t. >>> >>> -- >>> - / - Daniel - / - >> >> explain how? > >Messages take ages to show up, and you are guaranteed to be missing posts. >You can trust me on that. didn't mind paying the 10 euros :) -- Free Windows/PC help, http://www.geocities.com/sheppola/trouble.html remove obvious to reply email p**@OBVIOUSpartybombe.de Free original songs to download and,"BURN" :O) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/8/nomessiahsmusic.htm On Thu, 07 Apr 2005 23:24:28 +0100, Shep© wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:40:15 +0100 If I have seen farther it is because readfreenews.net is going really well. It's not that I'm stingy, I'd just> I have stood on the shoulder of giants Daniel Marsh > <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote : > >>On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:45:20 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: >> >>> "Daniel Marsh" <danmaruk@NOSPAMTHANKSbtopenworld.com> wrote in message >>> news:6uohayyyy49e.1bmn8j0lw0ex$.dlg@40tude.net... >>>> On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:28:25 +0000 (UTC), Christo wrote: >>>> >>>>> "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:425101c1_2@newsgate.x-privat.org... >>>>>> From the Collected Witterings of David Chapman, volume 23: >>>>>> >>>>>>> In truth, I'm just using them until my ISP adds ATS-A and ATL to their >>>>>>> newsfeed. After that I'll be using them exclusively; 10GB/month is >>>>>>> enough >>>>>>> for my needs. >>>>>> >>>>>> Wabble. The second "them" refers to my ISP. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Who the f--k are you calling insolent? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> i didnt think of my ISP >>>>> >>>>> i just realized that here in the UK >>>>> >>>>> BT have a news servers thats pretty damn quick >>>>> >>>>> news.btopenworld.com >>>>> >>>>> im on bt broadband i dont need to log on to that server so i dunno if its >>>>> anything to do with them knowing i use their broadband service (dont have >>>>> to >>>>> log on for that either) >>>>> >>>>> so i just typed into the server as news.btopenworld.com and didnt put a >>>>> password in and just put in the usual muddled up e mail address and wehay >>>>> >>>>> give it a try if you like... they are missing a few groups, i can use >>>>> x-privat for those groups though, it hasnt been that slow for me (on a >>>>> 2Mbps >>>>> connection mind) it still isnt as fast as N.I.N but hey, i cant complain >>>>> it's free!! >>>> >>>> news.btopenworld.com is a pile of sh*t. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> - / - Daniel - / - >>> >>> explain how? >> >>Messages take ages to show up, and you are guaranteed to be missing posts. >>You can trust me on that. > > Individual.net/CIS have been a great free service for many years so I > didn't mind paying the 10 euros :) rather spend it on other things. Like beer for example. -- - / - Daniel - / - "Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message I've addressed this before, and I'd like to know why you wouldn't just gonews:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... > has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is > struggling > to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like > individual.NET was then try > > http://x-privat.org with the totally-free, password-free, username-free, everything-free service at Usnetserver. Here's the server name: <free-text.usenetserver.com> They're fast, reliable, and run by a for-pay server company. But there's no charge for their text service. On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 13:58:08 -0400, "Atlas Bugged"
<atlasbug***@gmail.com> wrote: Show quoteHide quote >"Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message Got an error "could not connect to remote server" on the above URL.>news:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... >> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >> struggling >> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >> individual.NET was then try >> >> http://x-privat.org > >I've addressed this before, and I'd like to know why you wouldn't just go >with the totally-free, password-free, username-free, everything-free service >at Usnetserver. Here's the server name: > ><free-text.usenetserver.com> > >They're fast, reliable, and run by a for-pay server company. But there's no >charge for their text service. > ===================== "Atlas Bugged" <atlasbug***@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1112551088.7dc1ad75fb2dcd2d04f609991f60bb8c@teranews...Show quoteHide quote > "Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message That only provides read-only access to text-only groups (i.e., you > news:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... >> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >> struggling >> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >> individual.NET was then try >> >> http://x-privat.org > > I've addressed this before, and I'd like to know why you wouldn't just > go > with the totally-free, password-free, username-free, everything-free > service > at Usnetserver. Here's the server name: > > <free-text.usenetserver.com> > > They're fast, reliable, and run by a for-pay server company. But > there's no > charge for their text service. cannot post, just read others' posts). According to http://usenetserver.com/faq.html: "free-text.usenetserver.com (text only groups, read only access, no password required)" Since the OP is looking for a replacement NNTP for individual.net, they aren't looking for a read-only server. -- ____________________________________________________________ ** Post your replies to the newsgroup - Share with others ** For e-mail Reply: remove "NIXTHIS", add "#VS811" to Subject. ____________________________________________________________ On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 13:58:08 -0400, "Atlas Bugged"
<atlasbug***@gmail.com> wrote: Show quoteHide quote >"Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message Read only AFAIK. For a no registration, no password server yo could do>news:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... >> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >> struggling >> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >> individual.NET was then try >> >> http://x-privat.org > >I've addressed this before, and I'd like to know why you wouldn't just go >with the totally-free, password-free, username-free, everything-free service >at Usnetserver. Here's the server name: > ><free-text.usenetserver.com> > >They're fast, reliable, and run by a for-pay server company. But there's no >charge for their text service. > > a lot worse than news.aioe.org I see I must concede my error - as wonderful as the free service at
USENETSERVER is, it is indeed for reading only, not posting. (I suspect that was not so in the recent past, but it doesn't matter now, and it is surely inconvenient to be unable to post, even if you only do so occasionally.) My next choice would be the limited free service at TERANEWS. You pay a one-time charge of $4, but you not only get free service forever thereafter, you also get binary service, which I think is relatively rare in the "free" arena. Free Usenet server (Max 50MB daily): http://www.teranews.com SERVER: free.teranews.com I realize even a one-time charge of $4 isn't truly "free," but I've been using the service as a back up for several years now, so as far as I'm concerned, they've made more than good on their offer. On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 16:15:23 -0400, "Atlas Bugged"
<atlasbuggedBYspam@gmail.com> wrote: > I have free and a pay Teranews accounts and I'm using neither at the>My next choice would be the limited free service at TERANEWS. You pay a >one-time charge of $4, but you not only get free service forever thereafter, >you also get binary service, which I think is relatively rare in the "free" >arena. > moment. All was fine until a month or so ago and then I started missing articles. Comparing with other servers, it looks like TN is missing 25-30% or articles. Hence, I'm using readfreenews at the moment. free: read on www.aioe.org
server: news.aioe.org no pass, no username ... -- Show quoteHide quote˛˛ ˛˛ Regards , SPAJKY ® \\.//_. mail addr. @ my site @ http://www.spajky.vze.com \°/ ".. long live & prosper.." - 3rd Anniversary running it: || "Tualatin OC-ed / BX-Slot1 / inaudible setup!" "cluedweasel" <cluedwea***@gmail.com> wrote in message Get out! Well, that's my second or third bad suggestion in a couple of news:6kc351tjhkad1b5an2g1i2tnte8lmkou5m@4ax.com... > I have free and a pay Teranews accounts and I'm using neither at the > moment. All was fine until a month or so ago and then I started > missing articles. Comparing with other servers, it looks like TN is > missing 25-30% or articles. days, so I'll STFU for now, I guess. This is basically how it is in the low-end of the market. I once tried pricing my product extremely low and it caused me problems (like keeping the lights turned on!), so this is the invariable dilemma with "free" or very-bargain-priced things in general. But such (seemingly) basic rules were often (seemingly) violated on the internet, where such truly-useful stuff as e-mail is still as free as can be. They're even competing...on free! Another reason my suggestions have lately been, ahh, suboptimal, is that I do use two pay servers myself on a daily basis, so I'm not up-to-date anymore on how the bargain services are doing, such as this surprising glitch you now mention at Teranews. As you note, they have been a real bargain + reliable for a long time. Oh well, just FTR, I've switched from Giganews, which was simply great, to Agent Premium, which is much cheaper and, so far, almost as great. Then, I also use Easynews because of their incomparable web tools. Total of $25 monthly for an unparalleled package with unlimited downloading (including binaries, 'natch.) Maybe this time I'll help *somebody!* "Atlas Bugged" <atlasbug***@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1112551088.7dc1ad75fb2dcd2d04f609991f60bb8c@teranews...Show quoteHide quote > "Christo" <lessthanchris666no s***@hotmail.com> wrote in message BECAUSE YOU CANT POST!> news:424fef38_3@x-privat.org... >> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is >> struggling >> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like >> individual.NET was then try >> >> http://x-privat.org > > I've addressed this before, and I'd like to know why you wouldn't just go > with the totally-free, password-free, username-free, everything-free > service > at Usnetserver. Here's the server name: > > <free-text.usenetserver.com> > > They're fast, reliable, and run by a for-pay server company. But there's > no > charge for their text service. >
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"Christo" wrote: I moved to teranews; $3.95 one-time setup fee for their free account.> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is struggling > to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like > individual.NET was then try > > http://x-privat.org > > servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's > free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really CRAP > provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org > > it took me about 24 hours after my registration before it was functioning > nicely but im here now posting with them and its not too bad Similar performance to news.individual.net, and I can actually access binary groups with a 50mb/day limit.. Jon From the Collected Witterings of Jon Danniken, volume 23:
> and I can actually access Either that's a tyop for 500MB/day, or your binaries service is utterly> binary groups with a 50mb/day limit.. useless for anything except small quantities of pr0n. It'd take nine days to DL one ep of a TV show. -- Who the f--k are you calling insolent? "David Chapman" <jedit_ojan***@hotmail.com> wrote in message Nope, not a "tyop". 50mb/day quota for the FREE account. If you want a news:42507684$2_4@newsgate.x-privat.org... > From the Collected Witterings of Jon Danniken, volume 23: > >> and I can actually access >> binary groups with a 50mb/day limit.. > > Either that's a tyop for 500MB/day, or your binaries service is > utterly > useless for anything except small quantities of pr0n. It'd take nine > days > to DL one ep of a TV show. higher quota, you have to pay for it. It's too bad that they don't offer a separate server that permits only text-only posts (no HTML) with no attachments that has an unlimited or huge per-day quota. 50mb/day is still a huge quota if all you visit are the non-binary groups. Some groups have such a huge number of posts that you could possibly consume your daily quota just downloading all those text-only posts, so you should configure your client to download only, say, 1,000 messages at a time. 50MB/day isn't enough for the perverts wanting to download porn or for music or graphic enthusiasts, ahem, that "share" their files but then the free Teranews account really isn't catering to that audience. Neither did individual.net which, when free, was a text-only NNTP server. The OP was asking for a substitute to individual.net, not an NNTP server that included binaries. But then, the OP never really did ask for us to suggest alternatives but was merely "promoting" his choice for an NNTP server. -- ____________________________________________________________ ** Post your replies to the newsgroup - Share with others ** For e-mail Reply: remove "NIXTHIS", add "#VS811" to Subject. ____________________________________________________________ Christo wrote:
> has probably been mentioned a long time ago but if anyone here is struggling I couldn't get any messages the last few days but tonight it worked. It's just> to get ona half decent usenet provider that is totally free like > individual.NET was then try > > http://x-privat.org > > servers are alot slower than individual and a bit flakier, however, it's > free and it works, i know i'm a bit late but if anyone is on a really CRAP > provider and needs to shift then try x-privat.org > > it took me about 24 hours after my registration before it was functioning > nicely but im here now posting with them and its not too bad > real slow. Any idea why x-privat is so durn slow? From the Collected Witterings of David B, volume 23:
> I couldn't get any messages the last few days but tonight it worked. It's Less pipe. It's also been down for a few days.> just real slow. Any idea why x-privat is so durn slow? -- Who the f--k are you calling insolent? 
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