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nzsouthernman

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#92566 1-Nov-2011 23:18

Does Orcon still have a usenet server for customers like me?

If so, what's its dns name?

ptinson

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#540134 1-Nov-2011 23:21

Yeah its news.orcon.net.nz

There is another thread in here as well about it.
It has had some downtime recently.

Paul

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nzsouthernman

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#540135 1-Nov-2011 23:23

Cool - thanks. I think I'll have a play with usenet client software tomorrow night for something to do. :)

old3eyes

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#540181 2-Nov-2011 08:29

It only works for text groups though I don't now how many..

Regards,

Old3eyes

OldGeek

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#540451 2-Nov-2011 20:13

old3eyes: It only works for text groups though I don't now how many..

If you find any ngs that dont work - post them here.

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