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don_1
06-01-2009, 03:42
Is the Virgin Media Newsgroup free for all VM Broadband users? Do you need a Username/Password to set the account up on Grabit etc?

If so, what Newsgroup address do I use and how much can a user download per month?

Thanks
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 03:51
news.virginmedia.com - no authentication needed. No download limit.
don_1
06-01-2009, 04:02
news.virginmedia.com - no authentication needed. No download limit.

So you just have to be a VM broadband user and you can use it for how long you want?

You don't pay anything extra?

Thanks
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 04:07
That's right, yes. Bare in mind you only have 7 days retention so there's not a lot up for grabs. Also, at the moment there are many reports about speed issues. Expect it fixed moderatly soon.
don_1
06-01-2009, 04:14
That's right, yes. Bare in mind you only have 7 days retention so there's not a lot up for grabs. Also, at the moment there are many reports about speed issues. Expect it fixed moderatly soon.

7 days retention, thats nothing. So VM don't have a subscription based newsgroup server? ( so I can get more retention days)

....I'm looking for a cheap but good newsgroup server. Anyone know any?



Thanks Stabhappy
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 04:21
Astraweb are considered best value, but I personally use Giganews (which to be fair is very expensive) for the 240 day retention.
don_1
06-01-2009, 04:35
Astraweb are considered best value, but I personally use Giganews (which to be fair is very expensive) for the 240 day retention.

Thanks, i'll have a look. :tu:
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 04:41
you're welcome :)
HSp8
06-01-2009, 09:06
Astraweb are considered best value, but I personally use Giganews (which to be fair is very expensive) for the 240 day retention.

Astraweb have recently announced increased retention to 270 days!

http://helpdesk.astraweb.com/index.php?_m=news&_a=viewnews&newsid=12

for $11 per month, can't really be beaten
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 13:51
Where's the 11$ package?

Damn that's good. Will be switching from Giganews I think :D
Kymmy
06-01-2009, 13:55
Where's the 11$ package?


http://www.news.astraweb.com/specials/kleverig-11.html
Stabhappy
06-01-2009, 14:01
http://www.news.astraweb.com/specials/kleverig-11.html

Thankyou. I may very well wait a month or two for the retention to catch up; problem is that $11 deal is good but is a limited time.. Oh what to do..