Usenet Explorer 1.9.5

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License:: Free to try; $35.00 to buy
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Downloads:: 8,401
Requirements:: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Limitations:: 15-day trial
Date Added:: June 05, 2007

Publisher's description of Usenet Explorer

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From NewsPro: Usenet Explorer is a multi server, multi windows, multitasking newsreader for text and binaries. A powerful binary downloader, without compromising support for text. Supports virtual groups and grouping binary posts into collections. Full download automation capabilities. Fast and reliable. Includes comprehensive Usenet binary indexing service. Version 1.9.5 adds ability for users to group headers into custom collections.

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Editor's review of Usenet Explorer

Tired of the run-of-the-mill newsreaders? Try this robust reader, but novices should keep their distance.

Interfaces based on the typical friendly and ubiquitous e-mail client are usually a snap to learn. However, Usenet Explorer offers one of the most confusing arrays of buttons we've seen on such an interface. Novices and perhaps even those with more Usenet newsreader experience will probably be intimidated by all the icons and check boxes. Fortunately, the publisher provides a great tutorial online, with step-by-step instructions that clear up all the mystery; we give high marks for that.

Once we mastered the tutorial, Usenet Explorer performed quickly and smoothly. It led us through connecting to our ISP's news server, and selecting (and filtering) groups and downloading headers was a simple matter. This app is very robust and reliable, but the appearance may drive away potential users. The 15-day trial limit is a little brief, and the $35 price tag seems a bit steep. Still, this feature-full newsreader is worth trying if you're looking for a new Usenet reader.

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Blazing speed

by: disdis99999 on 11-Jun-2007 05:06:43 AM

Pros: Just upgraded connection from 8 to 24mbps, it is the only newsreader which can fully utilize it even with my old Pentium 4 computer.

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Fast and reliable

by: bk1974 on 01-Oct-2007 12:50:10 PM

Pros: This software is fast, capable, easy to use, and it doesn't crash!

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