[isp-linux] Re: Newsgroups

["dave lers" <dave@...]

> What are everyone's opinions on having a news server.
>
> We are using supernews but it cost about $100 a month for 5
> simultaneous connections.
>
> I can get news downloaded from my upstream carrier for $50 a month but
> then I have to administrate, use bandwidth, etc...
>
> Any suggestions on software that is easy to use or am I better off
> sticking with what I have.

I don't know how many customers my ISP has but they have detemined that
Supernews > nntpcache(.org) > customers saves them money. As a heavy user
all I can say is that I got rid of my easynews account a long time ago
(shortly after leaving @home).