News Server no longer available

Dec 05, 2003 6 Replies

My ISP has discontinued their news server. I would like to find a new way of having a newsgroup capability through Outlook Express that works the same way.



I am sending this on Google groups, which is awkward.



Any help from someone technical?



Thanks,



Derek Hartzell


A similar question was posted to "rec.woodworking" not long ago. The recommendation there was:

for text based news groups

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servers are supposed to be free. Users report that by using themthey did not notice an increase in the amount of spam they receive.

-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA (Remove "SPAM" from email address to reply)

I would change ISPs if it were me, after all, I pay for the service, so, it they reduce their service, either they reduce their price or go elsewhere

Hello Derek,

I've been using Newsguy News Service for newsgroups for several years. You just read them in your browser. I use Netscape, but the Microsoft browser would work fine too. The service is about $25.00 to $35.00 per year, but I consider it worth it. All of the postings are shown for several days and it changes the color of the thread name to indicate you've read it.

I think they can be reached at .

Good luck.

Fred Holder

Thanks for this tip. I'm now back on rcw through Outlook Express. They take a couple days to get back to you, but the free price is worth it.

Derek

Not so technical, but if you've access to the internet, try

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