Re: OT-Somewhat News Reader

From: SuperGumby [SBS MVP] (not_at_your.nellie)
Date: 03/10/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:27:09 +1100

it's likely you'll get more reliable access directly via the MS server,
msnews.microsoft.com

"BoboTWG" <aaron.nospam@excite.com> wrote in message
news:0CEXd.10913$2p3.9609@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com...
>I prefer using a news reader (OL Express, Thunderbird, etc.). Outlook
> Express is more than likely already on your computer and Thunderbird is
> available free from Mozilla.org. It is easier to track the messages that I
> am interested in and I think it is easier to read.
>
> The name of this newsgroup is microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs. I
> prefer
> to use my ISPs NNTP server than to go through the hassle of running it on
> my
> server so I have never set it up and cannot help you there. Most ISPs have
> an NNTP server available for your use as part of your subscription but you
> might need to call them to get the NNTP servers name. Hope this helped.
>
> Aaron
> "KevinK" <KevinK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6D3D17FA-202A-4EB1-854F-3B5F2D853B14@microsoft.com...
>> I have always used IE to go through this, and other forums.
>>
>> What benefits would there be to using a News Reader, Outlook Express ?
>>
>> If it is recommended -
>> Any suggesttions for a reader ?
>> Stupid ?, what is the NNTP address or name of this forum ?
>> I've never used a reader before.
>> Finally sitting behind a SBS Std server, what do I need to setup.
>> Should I install the NNTP service ?
>> Ports (I have a firewall) ?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>

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