Just finished setting `slrn` up. It really feels like going back in time, but I ain't Marty McFly.
2025-11-21 · 5 months ago · 👍 norayr, aRubes, Ashnar
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so what did you do?
setup an nntp server?
🐦 roughnecks [OP] · Nov 22 at 11:34:
No, it's just a client, but I also found this: https://github.com/erco77/newsd and will probably give it a go, whenever I can. It's not a full NNTP server, so it should better fit my needs.
by using a client you still need an nntp server account right?
which server do you recommend?
also i can't find where to browse nntp via web without an account.
🐦 roughnecks [OP] · Nov 22 at 11:55:
Most of NNTP server require an account, at least to post. I would recommend "eternal-september.org" - they're one of the oldest server and still in activity.
I remember some site which used to post USENET group messages in a forum-style view, but it's been a while and don't remember shit anymore. Not sure if you're interested but google groups should do the same thing, still.
If you're looking for a reader with a GUI give Pan a try
🐦 roughnecks [OP] · Nov 23 at 03:18:
Thanks, but no. I used Pan a lot in the past, while now I was looking for something terminal-based for my VPS.