Newsviking is a software tool that collects news and articles from various online sources and newspapers, making it a convenient platform to stay informed.
One of Newsviking's key features is its ability to download news from around the world via the internet, store it in a MySQL database, and redistribute summarized versions of the article along with commentary that the user creates and stores for easy re-use. With its user-friendly interface, it allows for simple and complex news story searches using SQL and graphically interfaced queries.
The software also features automatic calculation of which are the most appropriate newsgroups to post to based on the news article content. Users can create and insert pre-canned commentary and sociopolitical analysis and redistribute quotes and summarized articles via NNTP Usenet Newsgroups. Furthermore, it allows news stories to be compiled and exported into an html web page 'news digest' of up to 3 full weeks of news stories categorized by region.
Newsviking collects news from Europe, The United States, Canada, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, South and Central America and the Middle East. It is compatible with Macintosh, Windows, and Linux-based systems, making it accessible to virtually anybody with a computer. The software also includes a rating review system that allows the user to score each individual news story in terms of importance and relevance.
In terms of requirements, Newsviking needs MySQL, phpMyAdmin, Apache and PHP to function properly. With all its features and capabilities, Newsviking is a great tool for collecting and organizing news stories and sharing ideas in a public discussion forum. Its versatility and user-friendly interface are sure to make it a favorite among news enthusiasts everywhere.
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