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Q: The content doesn't seem to be
the same on all the servers, why?
A: This is because the servers are located in
different geographical areas with different feeds and peering arrangements at each. We
have designed our system this way for redundancy and speed.
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Q: When I
go to download a group I do not get as many article headers as my newsreader reports are
available, why?
A: Most newsreaders determine how many articles
are available in a group by performing a calculating of the difference between the highest
and lowest article ID number. On DNews (the news server software we use) this calculation
is seldom accurate. We will continue to nag the makers of DNews until this error is
corrected.
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Q:
Some newsgroups seems to be expiring very quickly, why?
A: The
rate of article expiration will vary by group and will depend on the amount and size of
new articles coming in. This is especially true for binaries groups. We do not set limits
on retention time, the only limitation is the amount of disk space available.
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Q: Do I have to use a newsreader to
access your newsgroups?
A: Yes, you must have a newsreader to access the
servers. Download one here
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Q: How will your charge appear on
my credit card statement?
A: All our credit card charges are processed by
CCBILL and will appear on your statement as follows: CCBILL,LTD.
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Q: Why are there articles missing
in the binaries newsgroups?
A: This can happen for several reasons. The most
likely is that some of the articles (or parts of articles) were filtered out as spam
before they reached our servers. We do not filter any incoming articles on our binaries
servers, everything we receive from our upstream is posted. Many news servers limit the
maximum article size and if any articles are in excess of that size the server will cancel
it automatically and it will not propagate out. Also, all news servers have the right to
filter out anything that passes through their server. Keep in mind that usenet was
designed to carry only plain text, not large binary files. Processing binary articles
places twice as much strain on the server as plain text articles do. For these reasons no
guarantee regarding completeness of binary articles is expressed or implied by
directfeed.net.
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Q: Some articles that I post from
directfeed.net do not seem to propagate to other news servers, why?
A: Another news server may be
canceling them .
We can take no further responsibility for articles not propagating once they have been
sent to our upstream servers. Another reason could be if you have a record of abuse on our
servers your posting access may have been disabled. Once your posting access has been
disabled due to posting abuse it will never be restored, so don't even ask. Nor will we
issue refunds for this reason.
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Q:
Is there a download limit?
A: Yes. The download limit for this server is
currently set at 2GIG per day ( 2000MB )
Unless you are downloading nonstop, this is more than you
will ever need.
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Q: If I want to upgrade my
subscription or change the credit card I am using with directfeed.net, what do I need to
do?
A:Go to our Signup
and cancel your current account. Wait until your current subscription period
expires and you can no longer login then sign up a new account with the new credit card
information.
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Q:
I am getting a
"502 Authentication Error." What does this mean?
A: A "502 Authentication Error" means
that you may have typed your username and/or password incorrectly.
Another possible cause is inaccurate or outdated credit card information.
User names and passwords are case sensitive!
Q: What is the POP3 and/or
SMTP address?
A: directfeed.net does not provide E-Mail account
with the usenet services.
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Q: I'm getting an AUTHENTICATION FAILED message
A: First, check that you entered the correct username and password. If
you forgot your username and/or password, email webmaster@directfeed.net about
your problem and we shall resend your username and password to your registered email.
Unfortunately, we cannot send this info to a different email because there is no
way for us to authenticate your request.
If you are sure about your username and password, then the error
may be because your account exceeded the allowed number of simultaneous logins.
Also, some Usenet browsers do not disconnect cleanly, in which case you may have to wait a
few minutes before your account is cleared.
Q: What are the daily limits
for posting?
A: There are currently no limits for
posting.
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If you still need help, contact webmaster@directfeed.net.
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For those new to Usenet, we recommend UsenetServices.comWhat is Usenet:
What is Usenet?
What
is Usenet? A second opinion.
Answers
to Frequently Asked Questions about Usenet.
Usenet Software:
Newsreaders
Where and how should I post:
How to find the right place to
post.
A
primer on how to work with the Usenet community.
Hints on writing styles for
Usenet.
Rules for posting to Usenet.
Emily Postnews answers you
questions on Netiquette.
FAQ
on making and using a signature file.
Creating Newsgroups:
How to create a Usenet
newsgroup.
Usenet
Newsgroup Creation Companion
Emily Postnews answers
questions on how to create a new alt group.
Alt.Binaries.Pictures.Info:
General
etiquette
General
info
OS
specific info
Note: If you see others abusing this system please report it to
webmaster@directfeed.net right away.
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