The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Meister_768 on 2024-12-27 08:11:47.

Anyone else having problems with port 563? I get this message from sab when testing server with 563 on both eweka and newsgroupdirect. Ports 80 and 443 works just fine.

Could not connect to news.eweka.nl on port 563. It appears that news.eweka.nl operates as a web server (port 80), possibly an indexer, not a usenet server. You have to fill a usenet server.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/I_Have_CDO on 2024-12-27 09:58:06.

I used Newsgroups/NNTP back in the days when dinosaurs roamed the land, and I can see the principle is still pretty much the same. I'm looking at dipping my toe in but without breaking the bank. I have been reading the FAQ like a good boy and I have decided on:

• Frugal 50$ a year + 300 GB Blocknews for retention

• 6 TB lifetime block from Bulknews

I'll be using SABnzbd and I have a sub already on NZBPlanet.

I'm in Europe, if that makes a difference to any of this. I would like to know if I have missed anything, or if there are better options given my location. I'm also looking, as mentioned, for a cheap yet reliable starting point.

All advice gratefully received :-)

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ioshikezu on 2024-12-27 09:34:40.

Hi reddit, I had a look on a couple of indexer and I don't seem to find a lot of of Italian stuff. Before jumping on usenet train, am I missing something or usenet is just not very common here in Italy?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Fabulous_Increase_37 on 2024-12-27 09:25:07.

I frequent the old alt video tape trading forum and at one time there was alt video bootleg. There was a guy who went by the name of Archer Troy and also went under a variety of different names. Back in 1997-1998, there were many posts about this guy who would claim to have scripts, screeners and workprints of various movies and would take money from people and never give them a thing. The stories on this guy are amusing to say the least. When alt video tape bootleg was around, there was a post where he was busted by the MPAA and had his tapes taken away. The post was funny but yet it made me wonder for those who were tape trading in those days were the busts real and was this guy responsible for why a lot of traders got busted by the MPAA?

Anyone for those wanting a hilarious read, go to alt video tape trading and read the posts on this guy.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Fantastic-Turnover20 on 2024-12-27 08:27:34.

Just wanted to say a big thanks to the users here.

I recently decided to give Usenet a go. I'm a fan of Linux ISO's , but found I was having difficulty with getting some older and obscure ones.

I looked at the possibility of getting a seed box and going private tracker until I came across this sub. It's packed full of very useful information and in the end Usenet seemed like a better option for me.

I've been setup now about 4 weeks and all of those Linux ISO's I wanted are on my home server. Set myself up with 3 Usenet provided , Newshosting , Eweka and bulknews. Signed up to a few indexers and forums that where mentioned on here. I don't think I'll ever get into any of the bigger named private indexers that are invite only (I don't use reddit enough to get the karma points for invites). However the indexers I have signed up to have provided everything I need.

I even started uploading some of my own unique and my own custom Linux ISO to one of the indexers/forums I became a VIP member on.

I probably could have got everything I wanted via free indexers but there were 3 or 4 I've signed upto and donated too as I found them perfect for my needs.

I can't compare to private torrent trackers but once you're setup on Usenet is surprisingly easy to use. Well I found it was easy after going through the very informative threads and post here. The file retention speed of downloads of Usenet is far superior to the methods I previously used which where a mix of RD, AD and public torrent trackers.

So thanks to all those who've contributed to and made the transition so easy.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/keyser-_-soze on 2024-12-26 19:42:40.

Let's try this again since the mods deleted my last one..

Let's try to find the oldest accounts here on respective providers..

My Usenetserver is in the low four digits anyone else's account in that range on usnetserver

Not sure but other providers and how we can measure... I guess invoice date would be one

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Novel_Weakness8407 on 2024-12-26 05:07:10.

I have noticed that a lot of stuff is missing that was posted in 2021, especially on Omicron providers. Does anyone know what happened? Searching the reddit, it looks like there has been a few questions about it, but nobody has really answered much. Am I the only one who finds so much missing stuff?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/infraredit on 2024-12-26 09:01:17.

I've been trying to view usenet posts from 2001 in Forte Agent. I've downloaded and extracted the relevant files (in a folder "Data" under "Agent"), but I can't get Agent to display anything beyond alt.test, 000 and Inbox under "Subscribed Groups". The latter two are folders, but nothing happens when I click any of them.

I've tried to use the manual to find where I went wrong, but it's 200 pages long and constantly making references to things that no longer apply; for instance, talking about retrieving online data.

Can anyone please help?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/likeylickey34 on 2024-12-26 02:31:24.

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The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Kenzo86 on 2024-12-26 01:28:11.

Hi,

My Eweka account will be ending in a few days, I've been with them for several years and am based in europe. NGN is cheaper and I understand they have the same backbone, but being in europe, does one have an advantage over the other in terms of speed? Does NGN have more takedowns due to DMCA?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/newshosting_usenet on 2024-12-26 01:26:56.

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Fast forward to now, with millions of articles and discussions created each year. But preserving that history is no small feat. Every article is a piece of a larger story—one that we believe deserves to be accessible to everyone, both today and in the future.

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The original post: /r/usenet by /u/scorpio1616 on 2024-12-25 14:06:26.

I am looking for indexers more focused on forum communities and archives. I have tried joining some but they are either closed or private. Any recommendations?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/cybertronianx on 2024-12-25 10:54:34.

Open and closed indexers both serve the same purpose and seem to index the same content. From what I’ve seen, there isn’t much difference between them.

Closed indexers are often seen as more desirable because they limit access with invites or strict approval. This creates a sense of exclusivity and scarcity, making people believe they’re missing out on something better. In reality, the content on closed indexers is usually the same as what’s available on open ones.

Open indexers are accessible to everyone and often provide a similar level of service. They’re often overlooked, not because they’re less effective, but because they lack the appeal of exclusivity.

Making an indexer closed might make it seem more valuable, but it doesn’t mean it offers better service. Exclusivity is more about marketing than functionality. It creates unnecessary barriers and makes people think it’s superior simply because it’s harder to join.

In the end, open and closed indexers are more alike than different. Their value lies in usability, reliability, and the community behind them, not exclusivity. It’s best to evaluate them based on their actual merits, not the hype around how “exclusive” they are.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/usenet_information on 2024-12-25 10:44:33.

Yet Another German Usenet board - FileLeechers - opened its registration but you need to hurry as the window is very small:

25th of December, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UTC+1

26th of December, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UTC+1

This may be only relevant for the German speaking community members, although some of the ISOs contain English as well.

Unfortunately, the URL is not on the Indexer wiki page and I hope I am allowed to write it here:

h**ps://fileleechers[dot]com

This is not an indexer. It is a forum. No *arr automation possible.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/usenet_information on 2024-12-25 09:32:52.

Another German Usenet board - SecretBinaries - opened its registration yesterday until 26th of December 2024.

This may be only relevant for the German speaking community members, although some of the ISOs contain English as well.

Unfortunately, the URL is not on the Indexer wiki page and I hope I am allowed to write it here:

www[dot]secretbinaries[dot]net

This is not an indexer. It is a forum. No *arr automation possible.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/r093rp0llack on 2024-12-24 13:39:35.

So Eir (formerly Eircom and "Telecom Éireann") is one of Ireland's telecommunications providers (ISP). For a long time, they were a state-owned monoply and hence the ONLY ISP in Ireland.

Anyway, at one time Eircom customers were provided with Usenet access at news1.eircom.net

I am currently an Eir customer, so I decided to find out if they had a news sever running still (Why pay for Usenet access when I can get it for free?). The tech support agent that got my query didn't know what Usenet was, so he decided to contact the engineering team, who also did not know what Usenet is.

I find it harlious that the engineering team, who are the team responsible for maintaining systems and services, are all so young that they have no idea what Usenet is.

In an attempt to understand what Usenet is, he searched the internet and came to the understanding that Usenet "is a website like Reddit.".

Anecdote complete.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/DrZakarySmith on 2024-12-24 23:12:20.

Just starting my usenet journey. How many paid/free newsgroups do you recommend to have as main and back up?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Forodrim on 2024-12-24 20:08:07.

Hi, myold house of usenet account is deactivated, i think because of in activity, does any one have contact infos? I would like to re activate it. th suupport-> ticket does not work sin i only get an error about my deactivated account. help, please.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/MrKlaasVaak on 2024-12-24 16:30:22.

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The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ZestycloseFrosting72 on 2024-12-24 16:11:50.

Anyone else had problems with Eweka Usenet? They billed me through paypal without any pre-notification. Communication with them has been hit or miss. The also charged 143 euros which is much more than I was paying. I always had good service from them before this. I suggest considering other providers. I will post an update should they ever respond.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/veerhees on 2024-12-23 17:58:59.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Powerful-Cantaloupe4 on 2024-12-24 04:32:00.

Can anyone with experience enlighten me to how their block accounts work? Just purchased a 6TB block and in the confirmation email (which is in Dutch) says “BLOCK 6000 (1 monthly)”

I would hope the block is non expiring as that’s what the main landing page says. Also navigating their site seems kinda difficult, especially when trying to find specific menus.

TIA :)

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/CharminUltra_TP on 2024-12-24 03:17:35.

I just noticed some of my shows haven’t been updated. When I checked the vm, I see the client’s download queue has been backlogged for 12 days. The website is inaccessible from my ISP but is it down reports the site is up and reachable. I’ve been a subscriber for more than 10 years.

Is newshosting working for anyone else?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Wizard_of_Od on 2024-12-24 01:39:02.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/usenet_information on 2024-12-23 18:29:44.

The German Usenet board - House-of-Usenet - just opened its registration until 2nd of January 2025.

This may be only relevant for the German speaking community members, although some of the ISOs contain English as well.

You can find the URL on the Indexer wiki page by searching for 'HOU':

https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/wiki/indexers/

And - despite the information on the wiki - it is free to use.

However, they ask for donation once a month which is not mandatory; just to keep the site alive.

This is not an indexer. It is a forum. No *arr automation possible.