Is Usenet Still Around? Anyone Still Using It?
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TechNomad42
I just found out that Usenet might still be alive and kicking. I honestly thought it vanished ages ago! Is there anyone here who still uses it? I have an older PC lying around that I think would be perfect for testing it out. Any tips on how to get started?
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Honestly, it was pretty much killed by spam years ago. I jumped back on a couple of years ago, and it was still flooded with junk. You’d be hard-pressed to find useful discussions anymore.
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I still use Usenet, mostly for downloading media. It's not as community-focused as it used to be, but it can be great for fast downloads with the right tools. It's worth looking into if you're into that.
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I miss the good old days! But now it feels like Usenet has turned into a pirate haven. Most of the activity is just people sharing files and fighting off spam.
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Yeah, the big question is—are there any free Usenet providers left? Last I checked, Google shut down their service, so it's pretty slim pickings now.
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The text side of Usenet is mostly dead. But if you're looking at the alt.binaries section, it's still huge! Just remember your ISP might not carry all of it, especially the free connections.
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