Getbinnews is a C-based newsreader that utilizes a GTK user interface.
One of the most noteworthy features of Getbinnews is its connection support that lets you easily define the name and port of a news server with your user ID and password to connect to the news server. If there are some issues with the connection, the software allows you to reconnect Times with a bandwidth throttle.
Another useful feature is its dialer options that permit users to easily connect and disconnect from the internet. The filter section lets you filter out fields, size, articles, incomplete or missing articles, and more than n articles. You can search and filter for newsgroups by regex or wildmat expressions, and can also search for particular articles with search options like filter and number of articles to download.
Getbinnews has implemented several decoding methods like yenc, uuencode, base64, and mime support. Additionally, you can manage your files by specifying directories, cleanup settings, and behavior in case of already existing files or not enough space for new files.
The software comes with a feature where you can download a list of newsgroups for your convenience, and also define groups to search for particular articles. You can schedule searches of articles at specified intervals, with the option of disconnecting from the internet automatically after the search. Moreover, Getbinnews generates an history file to prevent download of previously downloaded files.
Overall, Getbinnews is a useful newsreader tool with a range of features that will surely appeal to users who seek convenience and flexibility while downloading their favorite binary files.
Version 1.0.9: N/A