Free Test Service @ Binload

**zot** · 04-27-2011, 02:14 AM

I just saw this on DSLreports. Binload is an all-in-one software/search/usenet currently with a free beta-test period.

The software is aimed at the rote beginner who wants to get files but knows absoutely nothing about Usenet and (probably) doesn't wish to. The client is very simple, very basic, but gets the job done downloading files. There are still has a few bugs to work out - for instance, long subject lines are cut off in the (non-expandable) search window. I don't know if it's possible to use your own newsreader with the service or not. (I should install Wireshark and see what's going on behind the curtain.)

Binload.com is registered under a proxy owner. The site makes no mention of retention, or any download limits during the betatest period. I don't know what back-end server it connects to (I can't get a reverse-DNS on 85.12.7.190). It supports SSL and up to 20 connections, but the client offers no secondary-server support.

Once Binload becames a pay service, I doubt that any experienced usenet users would choose it over a traditional usenet setup. I just hope that Binload does not turn into another Binverse or UseneXt-like scam that tricks people into paying for an entire year. (For some reason it seems just about all the all-in-one usenet clients do this)

Anyway, for now it works and downloads files and is completely free -- and NO credit card needed.

**jefffisher** · 04-27-2011, 03:09 AM

thanks it seems to work good, certainly not going to replace my actual news service provider or newsleecher, unless it's extremely cheap and i have a feeling it wont be. but it is nice and simple i can see it catching on among the once limewire community. interface is a bit odd for a newsreader. it needs some work but it handles the basics. not sure what speed it is capable of but it did max out my 20mbit connection with 2.5MB/s fairly stable. i actually like the browse feature i could see them getting sued a bit more easily than most usenet providers but they're dutch based i dont know if they need to worry about that or not.

the supplied software did not come with any virus's or adware or even those annoying optional browser toolbars thats good. and it definitely does not connect to any outside sources besides the newshost so no spyware or information stealing here.

all in all its pretty decent definitely something new, just wait and see the price.

**MultiForce** · 04-27-2011, 06:02 AM

http://www.db.ripe.net/whois?searcht...hSubmit=search
Whatever the hell that means :/

Not much to find on domain either other than some protected crap.

Going to test it out but it seems a bit fishy to me (as in a little too easy to last).

**Disme** · 04-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by zot

I don't know if it's possible to use your own newsreader with the service or not.

Yes, it is possible to use this with your own newsreader

Originally Posted by zot

The site makes no mention of retention, or any download limits during the betatest period. It supports SSL and up to 20 connections.

Retention +- 400 days (tested!) Non-ssl on port 119 working, SSL working on port 563 (tested).

**jefffisher** · 04-27-2011, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Disme

Yes, it is possible to use this with your own newsreader

how did you do it?

**hdjunky** · 04-28-2011, 01:12 AM

talk about a program with little features or gui. i dont like all these all in one programs as it brings to much "easyness" to the usenet.

**nntpjunkie** · 04-28-2011, 02:55 PM

it's cute but it won't last...

**zot** · 05-01-2011, 04:40 AM

Like many betas, the client is a bit buggy. I've had to abruptly shut it down a few times when it pegged-out my processor, and then had to start the download over again from the very beginning.

I would agree with people that services like this, because they have widespread appeal to the typical Napster/Kazaa/Limewire user, could draw unwanted attention to the usenet community, which has largely 'flown under the radar' :-)