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Usenet Retention Tests July 2026: How Much of Your Old Download Is Still There? - Usenet World (usenet.rexum.space)
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[–] 11 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

gosh, that's a lot of work - good on them!

I've been out of the Usenet scene for ages, does it still require multiple providers and/or indexers to be viable?

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Viable is a broad term.

    I use a single provider and multiple indexers, and it is an objectively better experience when compared to torrents. Very fast downloads and I almost always find what I am looking for. For old or esoteric stuff, I rely on Internet Archive or YouTube.

    I do hit an infrequent failed attempt but that is due to me relying on a single provider/backbone.

    Long and short, usenet is viable and convenient for me than torrents and paid streaming and gaming subscriptions.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

    Can’t remember my setup. I think I have 2 providers and 1 indexer. Haven’t had much issue finding things. It’s actually my primary source for most things. Easier than torrents.

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