GKnews offers a GKrellM2 plugin to monitor NNTP server, allowing users to track their server's performance and ensure uninterrupted access to news feeds.
Key Features:
- Multiple server support
- Multiple newsgroups per server
- Authentication support (Original AUTHINFO)
- Easy (?) configuration
To use GKnews, you need to have GKrellm2 on your system. While the plugin was developed with version 2.2.0, it may also work with earlier versions. Additionally, you must have a newsreader that supports newsrc files. The feature has been tested with Pan and should also work with other readers.
Compiling the plugin requires several development headers, including GTK+2 platform, glibc, and gkrellm.
The latest release of GKnews features removed unused code portions and an updated default check time, from 30 to 600 seconds. Overall, if you are looking for an NNTP server monitor plugin, GKnews is a reliable option with essential features that meet the needs of its intended users.
Version 0.1.1: N/A