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hi all :)
ive done anotheer thread on another forum about this but thought id ask the experts :tu:
i heard ntl provide free acsess to newsgroups is this true?
if so.
what can i download and what do i need to use these please?
and are they as good as say usenet for example?
thx :)
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 02:40
The address is: news.cable.virginmedia.com (no user or pass). They don't have every group (I.E. Download Groups). Speeds are fast but not as good as a premium service.
The address is: news.cable.virginmedia.com (no user or pass). They don't have every group (I.E. Download Groups). Speeds are fast but not as good as a premium service.
cheers m8 :)
but is there a website for a global search ?
plus i need a newsgroup downloader any ideas plz?
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 02:54
Well you can use www.newzbin.com and as for a newsgroup downloader (known as a newsreader or newsgroup reader) I use Grabit (http://www.shemes.com/) (It is FREE). I am sure there is better ones. Maybe a quick look on Google (http://www.google.com/search?q=newsgroup+reader) and Softpedia (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/News-Newsgroups-Blog-Tools/) may help you find one you like.
Well you can use www.newzbin.com and as for a newsgroup downloader (known as a newsreader or newsgroup reader) I use Grabit (http://www.shemes.com/) (It is FREE). I am sure there is better ones. Maybe a quick look on Google (http://www.google.com/search?q=newsgroup+reader) and Softpedia (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/News-Newsgroups-Blog-Tools/) may help you find one you like.
cheers m8 but is there not a global page for ntl newsgroups?
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 02:57
Not that I know of. By global do you mean lists all of the groups content?
Not that I know of. By global do you mean lists all of the groups content?
yes
Illuminist
12-02-2007, 03:00
Quite incorrect concerning speeds, DarkGashX.
- They provide One week's retention on Binary servers.
- You'll need a program called Quickpar - http://quickpar.org.uk
- You'll need a program called WinRar - http://www.rarlab.com
- You'll also need a reader. I recommend GrabIt - http://shemes.com
http://binsearch.info is by far the best in primary and indeed advance searching. Be exact and it'll be your best friend. Yet it also offers a very nice ability to read the binary servers like an indexing site - Collecting all the seperate .rar files into one easy click.
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 03:03
Incorrect how? I didn't tell him how to open the files after he has downloaded them just "How to download things". He did say "Open these" but I didn't know what formats he was planning to get ;).
And yes, you can use that site too if you wish the one I provided does the same thing but might not be as good ;).
And no, I dont think ntl (VM) has a "global" page.
EDIT: Another person to recommend Grabit :).
Quite incorrect concerning speeds, DarkGashX.
- They provide One week's retention on Binary servers.
- You'll need a program called Quickpar - http://quickpar.org.uk
- You'll need a program called WinRar - http://www.rarlab.com
- You'll also need a reader. I recommend GrabIt - http://shemes.com
http://binsearch.info is by far the best in primary and indeed advance searching. Be exact and it'll be your best friend. Yet it also offers a very nice ability to read the binary servers like an indexing site - Collecting all the seperate .rar files into one easy click.
http://binsearch.info
is this site free?
plus when i use grabit to connect to news.cable.virginmedia.com i cant connect it sats update list full???
what do i need to do please?
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 04:31
Seems to be free. Update List Full--Hard to say on that one. What are you doing to get that message?
zing_deleted
12-02-2007, 08:10
binsearch is very poor use newzbin its only 25 p per week. Do a group search and simply filter out the groups you can access on the newzbin site download your nzbs and import into newsreader couldnt be simpler
doesnt news.ntlworld.com work anymore?
edit just tried it in newsbin reader and that address is fine
The news.cable.virginmedia.com doesn't work for me... but the news.ntlworld.com still does.
zing_deleted
12-02-2007, 08:43
i would have thought it more likely to be news.virginmedia.com
i would have thought it more likely to be news.virginmedia.com
Me too, and that doesn't work either. :td:
Illuminist
12-02-2007, 09:01
How is Binsearch poor, Zinglebarb?
I type in exactly what I want and it apears for free. I can search servers as indexing sites for free.
...NZB's are freely available. And the pay sites don't even offer searchable servers in indexing format.
The only thing maybe Binsearch lacks is asthetics.
zing_deleted
12-02-2007, 09:12
well when I looked its was no where near as complete as newzbin which also allows you to search usenet raw so you virtually see the files as soon as there posted un indexed.
ok ill shoot ya with an example
on bin search search for heiress this will come up with 2 files posted to dvdrcore
This post is complete on the dvdrcore group list on easynews
it is not yet indexed on newzbin but it is complete on the raw search
oh yeah your totally incorrect on the group search newzbin v3 has a jump to newsgroup option on the left hand side as does version 2 so your wrong :)
Illuminist
12-02-2007, 09:27
Erm... maybe because its early in the morning... but if its complete on Binsearch and its free unlike NewzBin, indeed not listed on NewzBin... isn't Binsearch proving my point?
...If you want to pay for NZB's its fine by me, mate. :)
zing_deleted
12-02-2007, 09:34
no it is on newzbin newzbin has a raw search
I dont care whether its alright by you or not I spend a lot of time refining what I do .Do you actually think I dont seek out free options first? do you consider me a noob? I bought a years subs for newzbin christmas it cost me 5 pound 40 p. its normally 25p per week and its a lot more complete so your point is not proven
ok another example Looker on dvdrcore group searched on binsearch found 3 files
On newzbin complete
on easynews complete
posted 7th Feb
Illuminist
12-02-2007, 10:05
The emphasis of ''fine'' was a figure of speach - Don't take it to heart.
You like NewzBin... I like BinSearch...
zing_deleted
12-02-2007, 10:11
Binsearch is not a match for Newzbin fact end of and 25 p a week for quality isnt to much
the advantdage that newzbin has over binsearch is that you can browse groups and categories if you are not sure what you want, if you know what you want then a direct search is fine, i like to see whats available for download tho
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 11:03
i would have thought it more likely to be news.virginmedia.com
I got the address from virginmedia.com site. Works for me and for a mate of mine.
news.virginmedia.com doesnt ping or telnet
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 12:48
news.cable.virginmedia.com ^^
King Of Fools
12-02-2007, 13:27
news.cable.virginmedia.com could not be found in Cambridge a couple of days ago - I have not tried since.
news.cable.virginmedia.com ^^
and that again doesnt ping or respond to telnet
newzleech.com is a great search for usenet i started useing recently
news.blueyonder.co.uk is still in operation with still the same unusual retentions.
DarkGashX
12-02-2007, 16:08
and that again doesnt ping or respond to telnet
Works for me.
well the virgin one isn't working for me. Whats the retention like on it and how many groups. Is it better than ntl server or the same or has it got more groups like blueyonder and less retention?
30,000 with virgin I think?
Edit:
Accessing newsgroups
Virgin Media provides a world-class newsgroups service free of charge to our Internet customers, and we keep over 30,000 of the most popular newsgroups in the world up to date on our news servers. You can access them via Outlook Express. Use the help screens in Outlook Express to set them up and you will need the following information.
Virgin Media Broadband customers:
News (NNTP) Server: news.cable.virginmedia.com
News server: port number: 119
Virgin Media Dial-up or Freedom off-net customers:
News (NNTP) Server: news.virginmedia.com
News Server port number: 119
http://www.virginmedia.com/toolsservices/newsgroups/
Upto date but poor retention though :P
Thank god for PAR files saves me missing my fav American TV shows :P
news.cable.virginmedia.com not working here either
has anyone managed to connect to it lol ?
Illuminist
14-02-2007, 01:28
Binsearch is not a match for Newzbin fact end of and 25 p a week for quality isnt to much
...I simply won't pay for freely available NZB's. :rolleyes:
Binsearch simply provides me with what I'd use NewzBin for...
TraxData
14-02-2007, 05:02
...I simply won't pay for freely available NZB's. :rolleyes:
Binsearch simply provides me with what I'd use NewzBin for...
Point is, half the stuff on newzbin you wont find on binsearch that's for sure.
Illuminist
14-02-2007, 07:05
Not so, TraxData. :)
...NewzBin unfortunately doesn't provide adult material, though. I know that much. :D
Not so, TraxData. :)
...NewzBin unfortunately doesn't provide adult material, though. I know that much. :D
Oh dont be fooled they do! ;)
They just have another URL for that.
Illuminist
14-02-2007, 07:47
Christ... I bet they even charge 25p to w*nk, en' all? :)
Christ... I bet they even charge 25p to w*nk, en' all? :)
Nope if you are a member of Newzbin you are a member of *******.com :)
zing_deleted
14-02-2007, 08:30
...I simply won't pay for freely available NZB's. :rolleyes:
Binsearch simply provides me with what I'd use NewzBin for...
Tell you what try it for 8 weeks for 2 quid if you dont agree its 100 times better than binsearch ill refund
---------- Post added at 08:30 ---------- Previous post was at 08:29 ----------
Not so, TraxData. :)
...NewzBin unfortunately doesn't provide adult material, though. I know that much. :D
wrong take me up on my offer educate yourself any opinion built without education is born in ignorance
id supply a link to the .com site that has newzxxx in it but I might get in trouble ;)
Illuminist
14-02-2007, 08:46
I'll stick with Binsearch.
...Group hug. :p:
zing_deleted
14-02-2007, 14:12
your loss mate
news.cable.virginmedia.com not working here either
has anyone managed to connect to it lol ?
Woah woah.
Binsearch and Newzbin both suck.
Newzbin = Have to pay, **** that, login and see what you WANT to download.
Binsearch = Not many groups, hardly updated.
I usually look on newzbin for what I want, then get the nzb from www.nzbindex.nl, its free and seems to hardly be behind newzbin.
Only use there site to basically look at a list of movies, I use their "other (www.newzxxx.com)" site for "other (www.newzxxx.com)" things which is free.
Oh and for TV nzb's, nowhere faster than tvnzb (www.tvnzb.com), which is free and basically puts tv searches on binsearch, nzbindex and newzbin to shame.
Woah woah.
Binsearch and Newzbin both suck.
Newzbin = Have to pay, **** that, login and see what you WANT to download.
Binsearch = Not many groups, hardly updated.
I usually look on newzbin for what I want, then get the nzb from www.nzbindex.nl (http://www.nzbindex.nl), its free and seems to hardly be behind newzbin.
Only use there site to basically look at a list of movies, I use their "other (http://www.newzxxx.com)" site for "other (http://www.newzxxx.com)" things which is free.
Oh and for TV nzb's, nowhere faster than tvnzb (http://www.tvnzb.com), which is free and basically puts tv searches on binsearch, nzbindex and newzbin to shame.
i do assume you know that if you search newzbin without being a premium member you get hardly any results?
Personally I use Newsbin Pro and alt.binaries.nl (http) for the nzbs
:)
back to topic....
Anyone been able to connect to it yet?
back to topic....
Anyone been able to connect to it yet?
Their site has been changed ...
Virgin Media Broadband customers:
News (NNTP) Server: news.cable.ntlworld.com
News server: port number: 119
works :)
i was hoping for another server with more retention and stuff but looks like im just too hopeful :P
homealone
16-02-2007, 20:02
i was hoping for another server with more retention and stuff but looks like im just too hopeful :P
well I just checked a group & retention was a week - and completion 100% :Yikes:
- obviously retention is better on the dedicated sites, but it is a while since I've seen 100% completion in a group ;)
newzbin is the best only 25p a week it rocks so does giganews, you get what what you pay nothings free in life if it is its s... usually
Illuminist
16-02-2007, 22:08
Up until the pure sh*ty completion a good few months ago with NTL... binary groups were 99% complete regardless, HomeAlone - Even premium UseNet providers don't market 100% completion.
I won't bother emphasizing Binsearch or NewsLeech, Zan.
homealone
16-02-2007, 22:22
Up until the pure sh*ty completion a good few months ago with NTL... binary groups were 99% complete regardless, HomeAlone - Even premium UseNet providers don't market 100% completion.
I won't bother emphasizing Binsearch or NewsLeech, Zan.
don't get me wrong, I'm not an apologist for the VM servers, my (free) teranews completion for the same group was 99%, though :D
ntls groups did mess up for a month or so but about 2 weeks ago newsgroups were on status page and completion basically 99% now and working wonders :)
news.virgin.net works but its an old address just like news.tesco.net ;)
bomber_g
13-11-2009, 10:54
Just out of interest, is there anything at all posted on the virgin / ntl / telewest newsgroups that anyone would ever want to know about?
Ignitionnet
13-11-2009, 11:04
Yeah there's probably some articles regarding resurrection of 32 month old forum threads there somewhere :)
bomber_g
13-11-2009, 11:31
lol, I just had someone ask me for the user ID and password for our newsgroups so I Googled it and ended up here :)
lol, I just had someone ask me for the user ID and password for our newsgroups so I Googled it and ended up here :)
Istructions here
Tech Support via Newsgroups.
virginmedia.support.broadband.cable is the one that you want to use and here is the set up link http://www.virginmedia.com/customers/newsgroups/setting-up-outlook-express-exntl.php
bomber_g
13-11-2009, 13:14
thanks - I don't think they wanted to access tech support tbh though
Does this newsgroup strictly support VM kit, or do they provide general technical support as well?
Ignitionnet
13-11-2009, 13:24
VM issues only. You can get support and advice from other users on other groups though.
Jonathan90
13-11-2009, 15:47
newzleech is good to.
bubblegun
14-11-2009, 04:49
I used to be able to get really old (>= 100days old posts) from the Virginmedia news server but recently nothing older than 7 days downloads. I also used to get the incomplete downloads issue (which is on another thread,) even though the server showed a complete post. Are these issues likely to have been linked?
:)
Ignitionnet
14-11-2009, 08:47
The 7 days retention is intentional configuration on the news server it's not broken. That's all you get as a Virgin subscriber regardless of how high the server retention is. Regrettably if you want to leech stuff older than that you have to pay :)
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