Newspost automates Usenet binary posting for UNIX.
If you're looking for a straightforward solution to post binaries to Usenet, then Newspost is an excellent choice for Unix systems. It offers an all-in-one posting solution that allows you to encode and post as many files as you want to your favorite newsgroup with a single command.
One of the best things about Newspost is that it automatically generates and posts .sfv checksum files, which ensures that your downloaded files are not corrupt. Newspost 2.0 also has the added advantage of creating .par parity volumes, which provides additional redundancy against corruption.
Another major benefit of Newspost is that it supports both yencoding and uuencoding. The uuencoding code is based on GNU Project's code, while the code for creating parity volumes is sourced from parchive v1.1. It is worth noting that Newspost is licensed under GPL, which ensures that the software is free and readily available for use.
Additionally, the new release of Newspost includes some stability and usability improvements. Extra header option (-X) works again, subject line creation is fixed when ALLOW_NO_SUBJECT is defined, and the text prefix is no longer counted in the "UUencoding xx bytes" line. The contact e-mail address has also been updated.
Overall, Newspost is an excellent choice for those searching for a simple and reliable solution for posting binaries on Usenet. With its all-in-one posting capabilities, automatic generation of .sfv checksum files, support for both yencoding and uuencoding, and GPL licensing, Newspost is an excellent tool for Unix users.
One of the best things about Newspost is that it automatically generates and posts .sfv checksum files, which ensures that your downloaded files are not corrupt. Newspost 2.0 also has the added advantage of creating .par parity volumes, which provides additional redundancy against corruption.
Another major benefit of Newspost is that it supports both yencoding and uuencoding. The uuencoding code is based on GNU Project's code, while the code for creating parity volumes is sourced from parchive v1.1. It is worth noting that Newspost is licensed under GPL, which ensures that the software is free and readily available for use.
Additionally, the new release of Newspost includes some stability and usability improvements. Extra header option (-X) works again, subject line creation is fixed when ALLOW_NO_SUBJECT is defined, and the text prefix is no longer counted in the "UUencoding xx bytes" line. The contact e-mail address has also been updated.
Overall, Newspost is an excellent choice for those searching for a simple and reliable solution for posting binaries on Usenet. With its all-in-one posting capabilities, automatic generation of .sfv checksum files, support for both yencoding and uuencoding, and GPL licensing, Newspost is an excellent tool for Unix users.
What's New
Version 2.1.1: N/A