webe123
05-14-2007, 02:16 AM
I had Giganews, but had to drop it temporarily because I am switching jobs, but hope to be back on it or another paid news server soon.
So in the meantime, I called my ISP and just asked them if they had news group access. The tech told me yes...but it was basically for OUTLOOK EXPRESS??? I guessed it was just for for just text only??
I asked him if they supported binary newsgroups and he said he did not know, but he told me to go ahead and try to use my news browser (newsleecher) and put in the address he gave me...BUT...this is the wierd part...
To access my ISP news server...I do NOT need a username nor a password!! I was thinking to myself...that it seemed kinda odd that they would just let anyone hook up and use their bandwith. I mean, all you would need is the address and you are on your way. Kinda strange.
So what I am wondering is...HOW exactly can they KNOW who is using the newsgroups through their news server if they do not even have a password and username??
By the way, I did not download anything illegal , but I downloaded some shareware just to see if this address would work with binaries and sure enough...it does! I can use apparently up to 5 connections and get a pretty decent speed!
The thing I wonder....is...WHO exactly is monitoring this and how exactly are they keeping up with who is on their network at any time?
So the real question I am asking is...is this safe to use to get stuff.. like Giganews? Now of course it is NOT nearly as fast as Giganews or newshosting, but I am VERY suprised by the speeds! But....is it safe to use...or is it monitored? I ONLY LEECH! I never upload anything...so should I be OK...even using an ISP free newsgroup provider?
Apparently...they are using "netnews" along with a part of my ISP's address.
I found this: but do NOT know if they are realted to my ISP or not...
http://www.netnews.com/
I DID find this bit of info:
Usually the news servers run by ISP's do not require you to log on using a user name and password because they assign you your IP address (your unique internet location address) and the server automatically accepts only those IPs it recognizes.
Here is the scource:
http://www.opposingdigits.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=21635
Anyone want to chime in on this??
So in the meantime, I called my ISP and just asked them if they had news group access. The tech told me yes...but it was basically for OUTLOOK EXPRESS??? I guessed it was just for for just text only??
I asked him if they supported binary newsgroups and he said he did not know, but he told me to go ahead and try to use my news browser (newsleecher) and put in the address he gave me...BUT...this is the wierd part...
To access my ISP news server...I do NOT need a username nor a password!! I was thinking to myself...that it seemed kinda odd that they would just let anyone hook up and use their bandwith. I mean, all you would need is the address and you are on your way. Kinda strange.
So what I am wondering is...HOW exactly can they KNOW who is using the newsgroups through their news server if they do not even have a password and username??
By the way, I did not download anything illegal , but I downloaded some shareware just to see if this address would work with binaries and sure enough...it does! I can use apparently up to 5 connections and get a pretty decent speed!
The thing I wonder....is...WHO exactly is monitoring this and how exactly are they keeping up with who is on their network at any time?
So the real question I am asking is...is this safe to use to get stuff.. like Giganews? Now of course it is NOT nearly as fast as Giganews or newshosting, but I am VERY suprised by the speeds! But....is it safe to use...or is it monitored? I ONLY LEECH! I never upload anything...so should I be OK...even using an ISP free newsgroup provider?
Apparently...they are using "netnews" along with a part of my ISP's address.
I found this: but do NOT know if they are realted to my ISP or not...
http://www.netnews.com/
I DID find this bit of info:
Usually the news servers run by ISP's do not require you to log on using a user name and password because they assign you your IP address (your unique internet location address) and the server automatically accepts only those IPs it recognizes.
Here is the scource:
http://www.opposingdigits.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=21635
Anyone want to chime in on this??