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Hi,

Sorry if this has been posted before but I'm looking at trying Usenet instead of torrents.

I've done some Googling and honestly, it's a little overwhelming knowing what Usenet provider to use, where to get quality indexers and which download client would be the best.

If anyone has any resources or advice to help me sail the Usenet seas I would be eternally grateful!

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[–] jaykay@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Sabnzbd for downloading, Frugal usenet for provider, Nzbgeek and drunkenslug for indexer

[–] Prunebutt@slrpnk.net 0 points 3 months ago

I'm not sure about anything, but the client, as I've been usenetting without thinking much about stuff for almost a decade now.

  • eweka.nl (share your access with friends and family - I've shared mine with like 8 people some time in the past)
  • nzbgeek (lifetime API access was like 30€ - well worth it), I also know about nzbplanet, but I don't have a premium account there. You can try these out without paying to see if their offer suits what you're looking for, but you won't get API access of course and you'll be limited in the downloads.

Last, but not least: sabnzbd is the gold standard for clients. Runs on everything: from a raspberry pi to your Desktop PC.

[–] SRo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Everyone who is paying for pirating is doing things wrong. Don't be stupid.

[–] justme@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A lot of people are pirating not because of the money, but the horrible service of the streaming platforms

[–] SRo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago

Doesn't matter. Pirating AND paying for it is something only a fool would do. Don't be a fool.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What are the advantages of usenets?

[–] Sirence@feddit.de 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In Germany they provide relief from the constant fear your vpn might leak and you'll receive mail.

[–] pleb_maximus@feddit.de 0 points 3 months ago

Expensive mail.