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GeneralMembersNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/why-are-usenet-downloads-faster-than-www-downloads-2/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/why-are-usenet-downloads-faster-than-www-downloads-2/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:46:03 +0000 The perception that Usenet downloads are faster than standard web downloads is rooted in the way Usenet servers operate, the protocol they use, and their historical development. However, it's essential to note that this isn't a universal truth; speed can vary based on a range of factors such as... GeneralNewsdemon NewsPeopleTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-and-software-development-the-unsung-hero-of-open-source-distribution-and-collaboration/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-and-software-development-the-unsung-hero-of-open-source-distribution-and-collaboration/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 09:22:55 +0000 In today's digital age, platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Stack Overflow have become synonymous with software development, but many may not be aware of Usenet's integral role in shaping the collaborative landscape of coding. Long before modern version control systems and developer-focused social... GeneralNewsdemon NewsPeopleTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/unraveling-the-technical-infrastructure-of-usenet-the-architecture-behind-the-first-online-community/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/unraveling-the-technical-infrastructure-of-usenet-the-architecture-behind-the-first-online-community/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 09:16:52 +0000 Before the rise of social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, Usenet was the primary platform for online discussions and information collaborating. Created in 1979 by Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis, two graduate students at Duke University, Usenet offered a decentralized forum for users to... GeneralNewsdemon NewsPeopleTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-in-popular-culture-a-deep-dive-into-its-on-screen-portrayals-and-reality/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-in-popular-culture-a-deep-dive-into-its-on-screen-portrayals-and-reality/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:40:08 +0000 The rise of the Internet brought about a plethora of changes in how we communicate, consume content, and interact with technology. While most people are familiar with the dominant platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, the digital pioneers among us recall an earlier form of online... GeneralNewsdemon NewsPeopleTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/the-future-of-free-speech-usenet/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/the-future-of-free-speech-usenet/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:02:03 +0000 The landscape of social media has evolved dramatically over the years, with major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit becoming more stringent on their community guidelines and censorship policies. While many argue that such censorship is necessary for tackling hate speech,... GeneralNewsdemon NewsPeopleTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/reddit-usenet-foundations-pre-web-legacy/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/reddit-usenet-foundations-pre-web-legacy/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:35:38 +0000 Reddit, often referred to as "the front page of the Internet," has become one of the most popular social media platforms, boasting over 400 million active users as of 2021. While Reddit is widely recognized as a contemporary marvel of digital culture, its roots can be traced back to Usenet, an... GeneralNewsdemon NewsTechnologyUsenet Tips https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/why-are-usenet-downloads-faster-than-www-downloads/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/why-are-usenet-downloads-faster-than-www-downloads/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:21:37 +0000 The perception that Usenet downloads are faster than standard web downloads is rooted in the way Usenet servers operate, the protocol they use, and their historical development. However, it's essential to note that this isn't a universal truth; speed can vary based on a range of factors such as... GeneralNewsdemon NewsTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/the-great-renaming/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/the-great-renaming/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:31:31 +0000 The Great Renaming: Usenet's Pivotal Moment of Reorganization In the vast tapestry of internet history, Usenet stands as one of the foundational blocks. Before the graphical interface of web browsers, social media, and ubiquitous email, Usenet was a leading frontier of online engagement. Despite... Newsdemon NewsTechnologyUsenet Tips https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-2022-black-friday-specials-and-giveaway/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-2022-black-friday-specials-and-giveaway/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:35:06 +0000 Be sure to check out our Black Friday Specials and win your chance for our Grand Prize giveaways on Friday, November 25! GeneralNewsdemon NewsNewsDemon Spotlight https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/new-newsdemon-west-coast-server-location/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/new-newsdemon-west-coast-server-location/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:32:25 +0000 Expanding our availability for our members to have the fastest access to our Usenet server locations, NewsDemon is proud to announce the inclusion of our new West Coast Server. us-west.newsdemon.com The new West Coast server is designed for users who reside along the US West Coast, Canada and the... MembersNewsDemon SpotlightTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/security-certificate-issue/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/security-certificate-issue/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:30:49 +0000 Recently, the Let's Encrypt root certificate has expired. This is one of the first major digital certificates to expire since the advent of the internet. Therefore, there is no precedent for how to solve the problem besides updating the software on devices. In normal circumstances this event, a... https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/downloading-headers/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/downloading-headers/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:41:53 +0000 Due to our recent move, there is a change in the article numbering of headers. This can cause the articles to appear incomplete or missing. NewsDemon Spotlight https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/new-horizons-at-newsdemon/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/new-horizons-at-newsdemon/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:11:18 +0000 We’re Moving! As of December 1, 2020, NewsDemon will no longer be on the Omicron network. Since we were unable to come to an agreement on a new contract, our term officially ended on Nov 30. To abide by our terms, we had been unable to make this announcement earlier. However, NewsDemon is prepared... Newsdemon NewsNewsDemon Spotlight https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/site-down-for-maintenance-today/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/site-down-for-maintenance-today/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:51:10 +0000 The main (web) site will be down for maintenance today. Expected downtime is less than an hour. Back end (nntp) operations will NOT be effected. GeneralMembersNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/price-matching-usenet-deal-covid-19/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/price-matching-usenet-deal-covid-19/ Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:46:45 +0000 Price matching $35.88/year deal GeneralNewsdemon NewsTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/40-years-of-usenet-the-online-milestones-timeline/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/40-years-of-usenet-the-online-milestones-timeline/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:46:44 +0000 What a long, strange trip it’s been. For 40 years, Usenet has brought together people all over the world. Creating communities, collaborating ideas, interests, conversations and more. Without it, who knows what would have become of the internet we all know today? Would Tim Berners-Lee (who was an... NewsDemon Spotlight https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/api-outage-on-nov-18-2019/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/api-outage-on-nov-18-2019/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:55 +0000 We had an outage with our upstream provider's account creation API yesterday and anyone who signed up for an account yesterday may not have had their account properly setup. If you are having issues accessing NNTP and you signed up on that date, please let us know. We are working currently to make... GeneralMembers https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-usenet-specials-2019-are-coming/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-usenet-specials-2019-are-coming/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:44:13 +0000 We have had a lot of people asking, so here is the URL for our upcoming Black Friday specials. We will not be announcing the actual deals until Black Friday, but you can at least save the page. It is important to remember that we will price match any competitor's prices on new accounts. Also... GeneralMembersNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-newsgroups-charters/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-newsgroups-charters/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:49:51 +0000 There are a ton of specialty newsgroups available on Usenet. Ranging from Animals to Video Games, there is a discussion group for practically anything. How do these newsgroups get created? How does it get displayed? Newsgroup Charters A detailed statement is explained to USENET provider on what the... NewsDemon Spotlight https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-blockbuster-summer-sale/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-blockbuster-summer-sale/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:26:11 +0000 Starting June 1st, get UNLIMITED USENET ACCESS for only $13 No subscription. No renewal. No other commitments. Get unlimited access to all 140+K newsgroups, without any limits, until August 31st. 50 simultaneous connections and multiple server farms to ensure the fastest speeds. VPN Access also... GeneralTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-new-year-super-sale-2018/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/usenet-new-year-super-sale-2018/ Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:08:01 +0000 Starting at midnight, celebrate more than just the New Years with an incredible deal UNLIMITED USENET FOR ONLY $3.99/MO LIFETIME ACCOUNT GET IT NOW! Hurry! This offer will only be available for a limited time or until the number of accounts we have available are exhausted. ACCOUNT INCLUDES VPN... General https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-usenet-black-friday-2017-deals/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-usenet-black-friday-2017-deals/ Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:02:24 +0000 Here are the NewsDemon Black Friday deals for 9am ET: Unlimited + VPN for $3/month Unlimited + VPN for $30/Year 4TB non-expiring block + VPN (3 free months) for $40 https://newsdemon.com/black-friday-usenet-2017.php We will be changing the prices at approximately 10am ET. GeneralNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-2017/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-2017/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:14:25 +0000 UPDATE: Black Friday deals will be going live on Thursday at 9AM ET! Its that time of year again! We will be posting Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials soon! You will be able to find our specials here: https://newsdemon.com/black-friday-usenet-2017.php We may change the specials as the day goes... GeneralNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-is-coming/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/black-friday-is-coming/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:11:48 +0000 We are looking for your input for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! Normally we offer five really great timed deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday but each only runs for an hour each day. This year we are thinking about just running two specials all-day-long on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.... GeneralNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/billing-issues-from-last-48-hours/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/billing-issues-from-last-48-hours/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:00:11 +0000 Sept 15 Update: This issue should be resolved! --------------------------------------- Sept 13 Update: Here is the latest we have received from our credit card processor. "The transactions were never captured, only authorized. Your cardholders may see the authorizations on their online banking... GeneralMembersNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/hurricane-irma-potential-impact/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/hurricane-irma-potential-impact/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:29:17 +0000 Hurricane Irma is rapidly approaching the Florida coastline. Most of our staff live in Florida. We would like our customers to know that we will still be handling support tickets as quickly as possible, but that some tickets may go unanswered for longer than normal. Please bear with us as our... GeneralMembersNewsdemon NewsTechnology https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/unlimited-account-usage-thresholds/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/unlimited-account-usage-thresholds/ Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:45:02 +0000 We sometimes get customers who receive "over quota" messages even though they are subscribed to an unlimited account. When we setup unlimited accounts, our back end software requires us to create a specific quota for every account. There is no way for us to get around this limitation. We currently... GeneralMembersNewsdemon News https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-siteservice-update/ https://www.newsdemon.com/blog/newsdemon-siteservice-update/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 19:03:54 +0000 I would like to thank all our loyal customers for helping make NewsDemon one of the best Usenet communities on the planet! I have decided to give a status report on where our service stands currently: The Good: 1) Our actual server farms are running very smoothly. We have not had a service... 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