Anyone Still Use Usenet?

[djever]

Just wondering if anyone out there is still on Usenet?
What apps and services do you use?
Do you get a usenet account, plug it into an app, find nzbs, download, extract,..?

Does anyone promote any usenet related offers/products?

I have a usenet file sharing application. Its still in beta but we launched already. I'm looking for some feedback on the app UI/functionality and maybe a few suggestions for promoting it.

I'll give upgraded versions free to a few testers so you get the full app experience.

Jr.VIPs get a free upgrade too.

 

[Baraba]

I still use Usenet. For posting and reading I use Google Groups, although I receive lots of spam because of this. Currently I share files via filesonic and can't remember when was the last time I downloaded a file off the usenet. It must have been ages ago.

 

[NulledCode]

I use Astraweb's server which gives me full 30MB down and nzbmatrix for NZB's. I run sabnzbd and CouchPotato on my HTPC. I tell CP what movies I want and adds it to sabnzbd for me. When it's down, it will repair the file is necessary, move the file to wherever I want, renames it, and also automatically updates XBMC. CP has a FireFox plugin so whenever I go to imdb.com I can automatically add a movie from their site. There's also an App for mobile phones that will do all of this if you can the barcode of a movie.

This setup is awesome. Automation at its finest.

EDIT: You're charging people for you app? CouchPotato and sabnzbd are free, and you would have to have a much better app to get me to purchase yours over these free ones.

 

[Stalli0n]

I only use it sometimes, mostly One-Click-Hoster like rapidshare, netload

 

[blackhit]

I'm not using it for IM but for the rest it's my main source for movies, music, games, books and (non-IM) apps.
Using a server with a 900+ days retention so 98% of the time I'm looking for something, it's there...

 

[djever]

The change is only for the download bandwidth. The app is free. With our app you don't have a usenet account from astraweb.

I'll send you a PM so you can try the app. We pretty much automated a lot of the steps.

I use Astraweb's server which gives me full 30MB down and nzbmatrix for NZB's. I run sabnzbd and CouchPotato on my HTPC. I tell CP what movies I want and adds it to sabnzbd for me. When it's down, it will repair the file is necessary, move the file to wherever I want, renames it, and also automatically updates XBMC. CP has a FireFox plugin so whenever I go to imdb.com I can automatically add a movie from their site. There's also an App for mobile phones that will do all of this if you can the barcode of a movie.

This setup is awesome. Automation at its finest.

EDIT: You're charging people for you app? CouchPotato and sabnzbd are free, and you would have to have a much better app to get me to purchase yours over these free ones.

 

[djever]

I'm not using it for IM but for the rest it's my main source for movies, music, games, books and (non-IM) apps.
Using a server with a 900+ days retention so 98% of the time I'm looking for something, it's there...

Who is your provider?

What download speed do you get?

 

[blackhit]

Who is your provider?

What download speed do you get?

Provider is Newshosting.
Speed is unlimited, only capped by my ISP max speed.

 

[sip]

i use it everyd ay for pretty much all my tv programs and movies

giganews 1000 days retention as of today and i can DL at 50mbps if virgin media aint throttling it.

 

[rbbadzz]

I don't know I had Usenet two years ago for like 3 months and I couldn't seem to find anything I couldn't find off PB or D'noid torrent sites. It wasn't worth the added monthly to me. I will admit I prolly didn't take the time to config everything correctly. Seemed a bit too technical the way to set it up. You make it as easy as setting up Ut*rrent and you may have a winner.

 

[MonoPuff]

Bintube will basically spoil the fuck out of you... Streaming media on usenet

 

[Flurbuff]

Usenet is great for shows you can't see in your country. Seems a bit more secure than using torrents.

 

[GoldenGlovez]

As someone who travels the world; Usenet is my most valued monthly subscription. Nothing compares in speed and reliability to Usenet, when connecting from different countries. I used Giganews for many years, however two years ago I switched to Newsdemon and get the same great retention and speed for less cost (I pay $9/mo for Unlimited Bandwidth w/ SSL). The price has gone up for new customers but is still very low priced.

I highly suggest using SabNZBd+ for your reader application. It's free and integrates with your web browser, just typing in "localhost:8080" (or using a Bookmark) brings up the application interface. There are also Firefox addons that will further integrate your SabNZBd installation. For example: When you visit indexing sites such as binsearch or nzbds, it will create a NZB icon next to each listing and when clicked will automatically add the file to your download queue. Beats the paid competition blindfolded.

 

[theadultsplayground]

I use the hell out of usenet (pay monthly for it).

 

[djever]

So is anyone interested in trying the app? Free premium accounts.

Just search in Google for Gygan. Download and install the app. PM or post your username and get a free account upgrade.

 

[tpt12345]

Astraweb and Binsearch with SSL connections is the most secure way to go, not even your ISP can know what is going on. Plus, I don't think that an ISP will ever throttle as long as you are utilizing SSL connections.

I also second Flurbluff regarding international content.

 

[yaseking]

So is anyone interested in trying the app? Free premium accounts.

Just search in Google for Gygan. Download and install the app. PM or post your username and get a free account upgrade.

I?m insterested in your app affilate program,cound you pm me some tips and
tricks.

 

[Roparadise]

Whats the difference between usenet and torrents?

 

[Typlo]

It filled up wіth trolls аnd spam, thеn vBulletin аnd phpbb camе аlоng аnd wе suddenly had these comfy, popular, rеlativеlу troll-free and totally spam-free discussion forums, mоst of thеm run by responsible adults. We deserted Usenet іn droves.

 

[Roparadise]

It filled up wіth trolls аnd spam, thеn vBulletin аnd phpbb camе аlоng аnd wе suddenly had these comfy, popular, rеlativеlу troll-free and totally spam-free discussion forums, mоst of thеm run by responsible adults. We deserted Usenet іn droves.

I've never used usenet before,I think its before my time lol.