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On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:06:49 +0000, mr.bill wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:56:29 -0500, LittleDoc wrote:
>
>> I am considering changing my usenet server. I currently have
>>altopia. What do you suggest and why. Thanks Doc
>
> Hi Doc,
>
> Giganews is the pre-eminent newsgroup server, but I do have a few
> observations for you.
>
> Skydiver & I just finished posting all of BD Magazine issues 2 & 3 to a
> formerly empty group. The location will be announced here in a day or
> so.
>
> Giganews dropped the ball on the first 47 posts. Astraweb did not.
>
> Giganews charges $5 extra for SSL. Astraweb does not.
>
> Giganews has removed on-topic groups in response to complaints by the
> IWF. Astraweb has not.
>
> Giganews has over 500 days retention. Astraweb has over 400. C'mon,
> all I'm interested in is yesterday's posts anyway.
>
> I'm not putting down Giganews, or the inspector's recommendation. I'm
> just making some observations of an alternative server.
I have used both and both are pretty close.
Astraweb has had issues with articles and their servers. I have stuck
with Astraweb due to costs and good service. And as Mr. Bill has stated,
the availability of groups can make or break a service provider. I have
been with one company that culled most on topic groups due to outside
pressure.
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