newsbin.com

Howdy,

I've been using Newsbin as my exclusive Usenet downloading software for what seems like an eternity.
The last Release Candidate was released on September 3, 2024.
Nearly TWO years ago!?!?

Will there be a final version of 6.91 released or has Newsbin been quietly discontinued?

I enjoy selecting my NZBs from my favorite Private indexers and then manually loading them in Newsbin, and waiting a few minutes to receive my digital goodies.

Is there any other Usenet downloading software that is similar to Newsbin and as feature rich?
SabNZB doesn't suit my needs.

Regardless of Newsbin's status, I hope Quade is doing well wherever he is.

Peace!

Yes, it would be nice; there were talks about final fixes to 6.91 as there were issues raised.

Quade shows as logging into the forum but has not made a post since Nov 2025.

I did try contacting support; others can try too. I was not told much, but as long as people pay for the search, that's what keeps the forum going.

But then there is nothing new on the forum now.

I've been doing other things. Cad. Designing projects to 3d print. Welding and metal working.

Newsbin started back when Windows 3.0 was the latest. Around 1990. WIn3 didn't even have IP networking. You had to add it as a separate package. It's been a decent run.

I run and game under Linux these days. I still have a dedicated Newsbin PC with all the dev tools needed to work on it. That was easier than running a VM. Newbin runs great under Linux. When I need to find something I fire it up and use it.

Dex fixed the forum recently. I tried numerous time to get on before but the bots were killing it. I plan on checking more often now that it's working again.

Great, but will there be a new version of Newsbin with the necessary fixes for the current one? One major issue is the inability to reply to posters. There are still many of us using Newsbin, and there's no other software like it!

Who knows, I might go back to coding at some point. No promises.

Honestly, I was hoping for a more reassuring answer...