@jalaneme (and anyone else interested):
Download mirc from www.mirc.com. When you have installed it and filled in your nick and infos (don't use any real info) type /server irc.efnet.net in the STATUS window, or select a random EFnet server from the drop down list. Once you are connected type /j ndstemp in the status window. This will make you join the nirvana that is #NDStemp.
Once you are there, type either /query Thug4L1f3 hi or /msg Thug4L1f3 hi, and I will show you the rest from there.
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Theres quite a bit of misleading info in this thread, for a start mirc has no quota or ratio system, you download from fserves, not servers, which 99% of the time, are just running on someone elses comp, like an ftp if you will, only accessible by ANYONE who knows the 'trigger' (found in chan). You certainly don't HAVE to give anything back if you don't want to, and you don't upload as you download as your just downloading from somone else's PC. Theres no limits to useage except for what the fserve owner may have set (usually just anti hammering precautions etc.).
Usenet is expensive
No... no it's not!
You have to shop about, prices vary a lot, sometimes drastically.
I used to use giganews, one of the best providers out there, but it became expensive, so I switched to www.newshosting.com (reccomend to everyone, premium service, gr8 price) which is £8/$15 p/month for UNLIMITED useage, not 50 or 100G, but UNLIMITED. Basically go nuts, grab all you can in a month. With the growing sizes of various medias nowadays, unlimited is a must for any amateur or serious pirate. I think it also has 60 or 90 day retention (can download files up to 60 or 90 days old).
Remember usenet doesn't just have games, it has EVERYTHING listed on sites; movies, games, apps, dox and much much more. Basically if you can't find something it's either too old or doesn't exist.
Remember usenet WILL max out your connection, no matter what speed your on.
Most providers offer a free trial for a day or two.. nothing to lose, give it a go!
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No takers?
I'll be on for another 4hrs if you decide to try it out. If you can't connect for some reason PM me on here and explain whats happening.