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Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed?
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Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"Ken" wrote in message . .. Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken Cancel Comcast and go to AT&T 3mg DSL like I did. I am very satisfied with it. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken They will be right here using one of the myraid of other ways to access usenet. Here's one that is totally free and doesn't even require any registration. You don't even give them your email address. You just set your newsreader to their settings rather than comcasts, and start using it. http://www.aoie.org If you want to be able to donwload binaries, you could subscribe to newsguy.com for 3 dollars a month. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"Ken" wrote in message . .. Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I went to astraweb. I paid $10 and that will cover for years at my present rate of use. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken basically, Comcast doesn't HAVE any newsgroups, that I know of, only lets (used to let) you access newsgroups through Comcast.. Seems to me that when I had Comcast, they contracted to Giganews, so that Comcast could "allow" newsgroups.. Now that they took that away from you, you need a new newsserver.. They range from free to very expensive, depending on your needs.. I use APN, it's $3 a month and I think that allows 12 gigabytes a month.. http://www.forteinc.com/apn/index.php As much as I use newsgroups, I'm not going to stop accessing them to save $36 a year, are you? YMWV mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
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says... "Ken" wrote in message . .. Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I went to astraweb. I paid $10 and that will cover for years at my present rate of use. Individual is about $15/year unlimited use, though no binaries. Others are a couple of bucks a month and allow gigabytes of pr0n downloads. I haven't used any of my ISP's Usenet service for five years. I don't even know if they have one. -- Keith |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On 10/12/08 10:06 AMOct 12, "Joe" wrote:
"Ken" wrote in message . .. Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Cancel Comcast and go to AT&T 3mg DSL like I did. I am very satisfied with it. If I could get 3 Mbps DSL, I would be there in a heart beat. But DSL runs only 100 Kbps at my house even though I am in a high density subdivision inside city limits. The problem is crappy infrastructure in the local POTS system. I keep hearing that fiber is coming. When I can go that route, it si goodbye Comcast. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On 10/12/08 2:51 PMOct 12, "mac davis" wrote:
basically, Comcast doesn't HAVE any newsgroups, that I know of, No one "has" newsgroups except for some private ones. The common newsgroups are a distributed system. only lets (used to let) you access newsgroups through Comcast.. Seems to me that when I had Comcast, they contracted to Giganews, so that Comcast could "allow" newsgroups.. Since they subcontracted the service to Giganews, they were paying for netnews, which means that our monthly charges included some small amount for that service. Now that they took that away from you, you need a new newsserver.. Yes. But every time you go to a service outside Comcast, your traffic counts against the monthly 250 Gb limit. If you rent movies through Comcast's On Demand, it doesn't count towards the limit but if you rent digital movies from another source, it does. I see this move as part of a bigger picture where Comcast wants to lock us into buy services from only them and only the services that they choose to offer. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"Ken" wrote in
: Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken Before the news the Comcast was going to drop newsgroup access, I was considering a change to Verizon Fios. Now it's a done deal. Dave |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"krw" wrote in message Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Individual is about $15/year unlimited use, though no binaries. I use Agent Premium news which *is* unlimited use for $15 a month including binaries. That service includes a greatly increased download speed and a really decent retention time for text and binaries. Yeah, it works out to about $180 a year, but I'm a computer geek anyway and when you compare that amount to all sorts of other things like beer, smoking, takeout a few times a week or even cable TV, it's a very reasonable amount. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
Dave B - Parkville, MD wrote:
"Ken" wrote in : Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken Before the news the Comcast was going to drop newsgroup access, I was considering a change to Verizon Fios. Now it's a done deal. Dave With Verizon you'll only have access to the "Big Eight" groups. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big-7 -- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Oct 12, 9:39*am, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken My house. BYOB, I'll fire up the BBQ |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Oct 12, 5:48*pm, Bob Haar wrote:
On 10/12/08 10:06 AMOct 12, "Joe" wrote: "Ken" wrote in message ... Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Cancel Comcast and go to AT&T 3mg DSL like I did. *I am very satisfied with it. If I could get 3 Mbps DSL, I would be there in a heart beat. But DSL runs only 100 Kbps at my house even though I am in a high density subdivision inside city limits. The problem is crappy infrastructure in the local POTS system. I keep hearing that fiber is coming. When I can go that route, it si goodbye Comcast. You're better off than I am. I get WIld Blue satellite (absolutely NOTHING else available he they are all "coming in a few months" and have been for nearly five years). Not all that much faster than dial- up on uploads, maybe 2-1/2 times as fast as dial-up on downloads and general reading, fails every time there is a light rain, has such variable customer service (some is excellent, some are snotty as hell) that it is maddening, have trouble keeping the dish repaired and aligned and at this point claim they won't charge me for the next trip if the "same part fails." AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. |
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"Charlie Self" wrote in message I keep hearing that fiber is coming. When I can go that route, it si goodbye Comcast. You're better off than I am. I get WIld Blue satellite (absolutely NOTHING else available he they are all "coming in a few months" and have been for nearly five years). Condolences. Sometimes I curse various aspects of living in the city, but when it comes to things like you guys are talking about I have to admit there are some benefits to city dwelling. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:57:52 -0500, "Upscale" wrote:
"krw" wrote in message Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Individual is about $15/year unlimited use, though no binaries. I use Agent Premium news which *is* unlimited use for $15 a month including binaries. That service includes a greatly increased download speed and a really decent retention time for text and binaries. Yeah, it works out to about $180 a year, but I'm a computer geek anyway and when you compare that amount to all sorts of other things like beer, smoking, takeout a few times a week or even cable TV, it's a very reasonable amount. Or, buying music.. (damn, did I say that out loud?) mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
Verizon dropped all the binaries a couple of months ago.
Don't change if that was your reason. "Dave B - Parkville, MD" wrote in message . .. "Ken" wrote in : Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken Before the news the Comcast was going to drop newsgroup access, I was considering a change to Verizon Fios. Now it's a done deal. Dave |
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Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I have Comcast, scheduled to quit newsgroup services late this month. I subscribe to eight newsgroups, five that reflect my interest in woodworking, sailing and running, three that are related to vehicles that I have to maintain in my family. There are better sources for the car maintenance in moderated forums. With regard to the interest newsgroups, I may just take a break, at least till after the election. All of them are now dominated by polarized off topic discussions, primarily political. One of them (not this one) has become nothing more than a sock puppet show for the purpose of trolling, particularly politically oriented outrageous positions. Sources, rather than objective, become the most vile blogs available, and folks in these newsgroups often pass it on as gospel. I might get away from the computer and actually get something done :~) Paint the house time, got to get that airless cranked up and catch this weather window. Frank |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Oct 14, 8:17*am, Frank Boettcher wrote:
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote: Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I have Comcast, scheduled to quit newsgroup services late this month. I subscribe to eight newsgroups, five that reflect my interest in woodworking, sailing and running, three that are related to vehicles that I have to maintain in my family. There are better sources for the car maintenance in moderated forums. With regard to the interest newsgroups, I may just take a break, at least till after the election. *All of them are now dominated by polarized off topic discussions, primarily political. *One of them (not this one) has become nothing more than a sock puppet show for the purpose of trolling, particularly politically oriented outrageous positions. *Sources, rather than objective, become the most vile blogs available, and folks in these newsgroups often pass it on as gospel. I might get away from the computer and actually get something done :~) Paint the house time, got to get that airless cranked up and catch this weather window. Frank Airless rules! I've eying one of those new Titan jobbies. I wish somebody would come out with one ( I have a CH now) with a smaller diameter hose and shorter lengths. A job has to be a good size to warrant the cost of filling up the hose. I did a library job once where I had to spray 60 drawers. My airless was at the shop, so I used it instead of my HVLP ( pot-fed DeVilbiss) I was very surprised at the results. That lacquer hit that wood with authority and very little over-spray. A scaled-back version of that concept would be nice. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:39:30 -0700 (PDT), Robatoy
wrote: On Oct 14, 8:17*am, Frank Boettcher wrote: On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote: Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I have Comcast, scheduled to quit newsgroup services late this month. I subscribe to eight newsgroups, five that reflect my interest in woodworking, sailing and running, three that are related to vehicles that I have to maintain in my family. There are better sources for the car maintenance in moderated forums. With regard to the interest newsgroups, I may just take a break, at least till after the election. *All of them are now dominated by polarized off topic discussions, primarily political. *One of them (not this one) has become nothing more than a sock puppet show for the purpose of trolling, particularly politically oriented outrageous positions. *Sources, rather than objective, become the most vile blogs available, and folks in these newsgroups often pass it on as gospel. I might get away from the computer and actually get something done :~) Paint the house time, got to get that airless cranked up and catch this weather window. Frank Airless rules! I've eying one of those new Titan jobbies. I wish somebody would come out with one ( I have a CH now) with a smaller diameter hose and shorter lengths. A job has to be a good size to warrant the cost of filling up the hose. I did a library job once where I had to spray 60 drawers. My airless was at the shop, so I used it instead of my HVLP ( pot-fed DeVilbiss) I was very surprised at the results. That lacquer hit that wood with authority and very little over-spray. A scaled-back version of that concept would be nice. I bought a Graco ES190 when one of the retailers went beserk and marked it down by about 50%. It was at a time when I had to put exterior latex on a lot of lattice work. Ever try to paint that stuff? it is the most difficult manual paint job there is in my view. The airless pump knocked them out in a hurry. One thing is, when you pull that trigger you better not fall asleep and better point it where it needs to go. It will pump a gallon as quick as you can blink. Only for big jobs though, lot of waste in the system and clean up afterwards. I've never been too fond of using HVLP or conventional air atomized for shooting latex. Not really built for that. Frank |
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On Oct 14, 3:23*pm, Frank Boettcher wrote:
I've never been too fond of using HVLP or conventional air atomized for shooting latex. *Not really built for that. Frank Even with a gravity fed gun, with a size 2 tip, it's not ideal. A pressure pot, thinned with FloTrol works pretty good. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:39:48 -0400, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I've already noticed decreased activity in newsgroups. Usenet is too "text-based" and the Internet is more multimedia. Lots of folks have left newsgroups temporarily until after the '08 election (I've temporarily turned off my phone until then). |
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FloTrol is not a thinner, it is used to extend roll over time similar to a
retarder, FloTrol does not change viscosity.\\ Ken "Robatoy" wrote in message ... On Oct 14, 3:23 pm, Frank Boettcher wrote: I've never been too fond of using HVLP or conventional air atomized for shooting latex. Not really built for that. Frank Even with a gravity fed gun, with a size 2 tip, it's not ideal. A pressure pot, thinned with FloTrol works pretty good. |
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Ken wrote:
FloTrol is not a thinner, it is used to extend roll over time similar to a retarder, FloTrol does not change viscosity.\\ Have you tried measuring viscosity with and without? The stuff doesn't reduce it as much as adding water but with most latex it reduces it some if you add the recommended amount for spraying. To get good results though you need to thin with both. "Robatoy" wrote in message ... On Oct 14, 3:23 pm, Frank Boettcher wrote: I've never been too fond of using HVLP or conventional air atomized for shooting latex. Not really built for that. Frank Even with a gravity fed gun, with a size 2 tip, it's not ideal. A pressure pot, thinned with FloTrol works pretty good. -- -- --John to email, dial "usenet" and validate (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:06:35 -0500, "Joe" wrote:
"Ken" wrote in message ... Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken Cancel Comcast and go to AT&T 3mg DSL like I did. I am very satisfied with it. Our Internet Comcast is $84 for non-Comcast TV cable subscribers. AT&T DSL lite is $22/month. Comcast: $1008.00 per year AT&T: 265.00 Savings by dropping Comcast: $743 With any Internet connection, it may be good or bad, so you may not always have a choice. Comcast is clearly overpriced and uses a lot of promotional offerings to lure in new customers. Also, Comcast charges $100 for installation (to connect two wires on the street), AT&T self-install is free! |
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On Oct 12, 9:39 am, "Ken" wrote:
Just wondering where will everyone go to after Comcast NG is closed? Ken I feel like an idiot suggesting it, but how about Google Groups.... it's free. Yahoo probably has it as well shelly |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
Upscale wrote:
wrote in message I feel like an idiot suggesting it, but how about Google Groups.... it's free. Yahoo probably has it as well Google groups does not provide access to binary newsgroups. A major part of this thread developed around Comcast dumping all binary news groups and using porn as the underlying excuse for doing so. Many ISP's are dumping binary access. (The real reason is money). Anyway, this will have direct effect on Comcast users want to view what's posted in alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking, which can be considered the sister group to rec.woodworking. Yahoo, I can't comment on. Yahoo fortunately doesn't, there are too many web based portals into some usenet groups as it is, most very poorly implimented. Most of these web sites just pick a few specialized groups, which I suppose is a good thing, otherwise my killfile would be much larger. -- Froz... |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
wrote in message I feel like an idiot suggesting it, but how about Google Groups.... it's free. Yahoo probably has it as well Google groups does not provide access to binary newsgroups. A major part of this thread developed around Comcast dumping all binary news groups and using porn as the underlying excuse for doing so. Many ISP's are dumping binary access. (The real reason is money). Anyway, this will have direct effect on Comcast users want to view what's posted in alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking, which can be considered the sister group to rec.woodworking. Yahoo, I can't comment on. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"FrozenNorth" wrote in message Google groups does not provide access to binary newsgroups. Yahoo fortunately doesn't, there are too many web based portals into some It makes me think that Google might want to setup binary access. With their inroads to a truly major portion of the internet, they could corner the market on users wanting binary access. Agreed, the market in that area is shrinking, but there's always going to be a select group of people who will want access to the binaries area. Of course, my business knowledge in this area is woefully nonexistent. So, I'm sure there's some financial reason that they haven't already done so. |
Where will everyone go after Comcast NG is gone?
"Upscale" writes:
wrote in message I feel like an idiot suggesting it, but how about Google Groups.... it's free. Yahoo probably has it as well Google groups does not provide access to binary newsgroups. A major part of this thread developed around Comcast dumping all binary news groups and using porn as the underlying excuse for doing so. Many ISP's are dumping binary access. (The real reason is money). Anyway, this will have direct effect on Comcast users want to view what's posted in alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking, which can be considered the sister group to rec.woodworking. Yahoo, I can't comment on. Altopia carries "alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking". Would love new customers. $6/month unlimited. -- Chris Caputo President, Altopia Corporation |
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