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Newsreader programs
superboyac:
Thanks Z, I just tried out Newsleecher, and it is pretty cool. I don't think I can commit to it because it has no ability for reading posts (unless I'm missing something). But it seems great for binaries. I will try Xnews next (is it me, or does Xnews look exactly like Agent?!).
KenR, thanks for the info on Agent. You know what I realized? I hadn't purged for probably over a year! As soon as I did, my Agent was lighting fast.
I also want to try Newsbin Pro in more depth now. There seems to be something drawing me to it's klunky interface.
superboyac:
Ugh...Newsbin has barely any post reading ability. Dang, I was enjoying the quirky interface, too. Looks like Agent is the perfect balance for me so far. Next up...Xnews!
superboyac:
Xnews is pretty nice! It definitely does have good post reading capabilities. Can't say that I like the whole Windows 3.1 modular approach to the interface. Reminds me of Pegasus email (which I used for years until switching to The Bat this year, thanks to DC).
I like the slew of options in XNews, looks extremely customizable. And I like the statistical feedback you get from the program. The interface though is a little downer. Man, everything about this program reminds me of Pegasus email...it's free, it's really good for a free program, lots of options, quirky interface. Deja vu!
housetier:
I either use Google Reader or Flock's integrated news reader.
Google Reader Screenshot: Newsreader programs
in Flock it looks like so: Newsreader programs
iphigenie:
I use xnews - it's fast, works both for online and offline reading.
Mostly i like the little touches - being able to configure things per newsgroup (from smtp setting to a different sig), for example - even though for many of those you need to dig in the config files.
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