Ngbatch is a batcher software designed for INN that handles newgroup and rmgroup requests efficiently. The tool allows users to perform these tasks in batches, enabling them to manage news servers more effectively.
When a newgroup is executed, it has to wait for a specific period to prevent it from being removed soon after. Each newgroup or rmgroup control message is saved in a batch file, and a cron job collects the commands from that batch file and executes only those newgroups for which no rmgroup has been received.
To set up the software, control scripts for newgroup and rmgroup should be changed to call ngbatch instead of ctlinnd. Active trusted rmgroupers should be listed in the control.ctl file.
Periodically running
Overall, ngbatch is a helpful software that simplifies newsgroup/rmgroups batching and adds a layer of protection against newsgroup/rmgroup wars.
Version 1.0: N/A