Gunner News Reader is a text-based news reader tool designed for console use.
The Gunner News Reader supports multiple users, multiple servers, and color consoles. It is also compatible with the most of the NNTP protocol, which makes it an excellent choice for people who want a news reader which is versatile.
Gunner is a free Usenet news reader that was built using a code base by Howard Benson's SimpleNews 0.20. The user interface was modeled after the Mutt mail client which is known for its excellent interface design. It also supports color terminals, multiple news feeds, and multiple users. It is supported on most contemporary UNIX platforms and is designed to make reading news much easier.
The philosophy behind Gunner is similar to Mutt's approach, where the developers believe that all news readers suck, but they are working to make one that sucks less. This is evident in the way that they have focused on providing users with a great user experience and allowing them to configure their news reader according to their preferences.
Currently, the latest version of Gunner can only be obtained via anonymous FTP on the North American East Coast. It is a source code distribution, and there are currently no binaries available. Users will need to compile the source code and install it themselves. There are instructions provided for doing this in the installation section.
What's new in this release? The latest version of Gunner includes added bounds checking and code stabilization, added support for color terminals, and a remade gunnerrc file. These changes make it more stable and easier to use than ever before. Overall, Gunner is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a quick and reliable news reader.
Version 0.96 Beta1: N/A