On 2015-07-15 11:39 PM, Avon wrote:

Hi guys,

I'm not that experienced in Linux os but have been using Ubuntu for a while and am slowly learning the ropes.

A current hobby project for me at present has been to learn to configure a Usenet server that runs on a tux os. I have configured things ok on the Ubuntu system but received advice that it would be better to use something more stable like Debian as a server os.

So, pulled down a copy of Debian 8 and installed it. On the face of it it looks similar to Ubuntu (I understand it was it's parent of sorts) and it seems ok also.

It got me wondering what others here use and swear by and why?

Best, Paul

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A Usenet server? Hot damn!

Hook me up with some access so I can go to alt.comp. I have never been
on Usenet. Ever. Please. :))))))
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On 11/19/16, Deavmi pondered and said...

A Usenet server? Hot damn!

Hook me up with some access so I can go to alt.comp. I have never been
on Usenet. Ever. Please. :))))))

Wow that's an old post you're replying to :)

Point your favorite newsreader to news.bbs.geek.nz and use the default port
of 119 to access a read only look / feed of things.

If you would like a gated Usenet feed that your BBS can carry drop me an
email at avon@bbs.geek.nz and I can sort something for you.

Server details and stats can be found on the news.bbs.geek.nz site and some general Usenet info about what I'm up to is on bbs.geek.nz

Best, Paul

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