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Sabnzbd is python written, platform agnostic nzb newsreader with a web interface. The hallmark of the software is that it's fully automated; download, repair, unpack and delete. Also with the wealth of addons (Sickbeard and Sabconnect++) it should serve anyone's needs (unless you intend on browsing the headers). Just awesome :D
i use alts binz and its pretty easy to use
alt.binz is noob friendly indeed , i wish it could support ipv6
One method I used to help a usenet 'noob' was to use a *portable* application (basically anything that does not use the Windows registry or *\application\* data to store its configuration settings) and installed it on my own computer, then I filled out all the settings myself (including setting up fill-servers, etc) sharing my own block accounts. Then I archived all files and folders in a zip file and sent it over, telling the recipient to just open the zip file to C:\ and everything would be already set up.
That was a few years ago, when Alt.Binz still had working search engines. (but then after all that, she went back to using Limewire, I hate to say)
Another free --and very easy-- client worth mentioning is HelloNZB. (Sadly, no fill-server support and I think it stores settings in registry, therefore not portable, but otherwise an extremely easy, simple NZB downloader)
regarding Unzbin: One thing I should mention is that I had trouble getting Unzbin to work. It only ran when I went back to an older version of Dot.Net (also, other Dot.Net apps, NZB-O-Matic accepts quite old versions of Dot.Net, but NiouzeFire does not)
Since you also asked about sniffing Binload, I assume you're setting up this person with a Binload account? For a beginner, the Binload application itself might be as easy as it gets. (only 400 days retention, but 100% completion in everything I downloaded) But there is no telling how much longer Binload will be free. (I'm surprised it's lasted this long already)
True, Unzbin does not appear to support fill-servers. Neither does Binreader. But both clients are very noob-friendly.Quote:
Originally Posted by mesaman
I disagree with the recommendation about Sabnzbd. When it doesn't work it is very difficult for a noob to figure out the problem. Look at their forums to see what I mean:
http://forums.sabnzbd.org/
I'd agree that I wouldn't recommend Sabnzbd to a newcomer either. Yes it is very flexible and can integrate with many other pieces of software, but straight up use requires a bit more familiarity from what I remember when I experimented with it.
I don't understand how Sabnzbd is that complicated. All you have to do is load the nzb and it does the rest. :huh:
It's not that complicated, and it's apparently not that simple either. I've given free "training" on Alt.binz before, but gauging the technical abilities of someone unfamiliar with this stuff in general, I wouldn't try to show anyone how to use sabnzbd without payment.Quote:
Originally Posted by WHiKWiRE
It fathoms me that you would charge someone to teach them how to use Sabnzbd :ermm:
I've been the computer guy for too long, I'm worn out.Quote:
Originally Posted by WHiKWiRE