For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available at:

http://xnews.newsguy.com/

It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like some folks.

Andy

Andy <q> wrote

> For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version
available at:
>
> http://xnews.newsguy.com/
>
> It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like
some folks.
>
> Andy

BTW, install test (beta) software in a different folder than
the release Xnews folder to keep things separate.

Andy

Andy wrote:

> For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available at:
>
> http://xnews.newsguy.com/
>
> It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like some folks.
>
> Andy

It doesn't work with Mac

~patches~ > wrote

> Andy wrote:
>
>> For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available at:
>>
>> http://xnews.newsguy.com/
>>
>> It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like some
folks.
>>
>> Andy
>
> It doesn't work with Mac


~patches~

I know. That drawback was mentioned in the subject line.

Sorry,

Andy

Andy wrote:

> ~patches~ > wrote
>
>
>>Andy wrote:
>>
>>
>>>For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available at:
>>>
>>>http://xnews.newsguy.com/
>>>
>>>It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like some
>
> folks.
>
>>>Andy
>>
>>It doesn't work with Mac
>
>
>
> ~patches~
>
> I know. That drawback was mentioned in the subject line.
>
> Sorry,
>
> Andy
No problem Andy, it's not your fault us Mac users get left out
sometimes. I missed the Windows in the subject line too. I'm going to
have to start taking coffee by IV to get it working quicker

~patches~ > wrote

> Andy wrote:
>
>> ~patches~ > wrote
>>
>>
>>>Andy wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available at:
>>>>
>>>>http://xnews.newsguy.com/
>>>>
>>>>It's rock solid imho, but I don't stress test software like some
>>
>> folks.
>>
>>>>Andy
>>>
>>>It doesn't work with Mac
>>
>>
>>
>> ~patches~
>>
>> I know. That drawback was mentioned in the subject line.
>>
>> Sorry,
>>
>> Andy
> No problem Andy, it's not your fault us Mac users get left out
> sometimes. I missed the Windows in the subject line too. I'm going to
> have to start taking coffee by IV to get it working quicker
>

~patches~

I have both models of 'puters. The mac just gets iPod/iTunes duty.

WHen OS/X came out I cross-platformed all my softwares to Windows,
knowing it would take years for my softwares to "re-operate" under it.

Andy
Mac since 1985.

~patches~ > wrote:

> No problem Andy, it's not your fault us Mac users get left out
> sometimes.

What the hell do you mean? Mac newsreaders have always been the best -
on any platform - let alone the Windows one. Why pine for something
inferior? Why do you use a browser as a newsreader, anyway?

While some people will, of course, disagree, the best newsreader of them
all, on any platform, is still MacSOUP (which is very appropriately
named for reading food newsgroups, too!). It is an off-line news and
mail client, but can, of course, be used while on-line, too (I've had a
broadband connection for a long time now and still wouldn't dream of
using anything else). It offers a true graphical thread tree
representation. This is probably the nicest and most important feature
of them all, once the basics are taken care of. Only one other
newsreader, also a Mac one, comes close in this regard, otherwise only
*nix newsreaders offer anything remotely comparable. Windows ones are
left out in the wilderness, as always. Here is a brief overview I
posted a few years ago. It still largely holds.

The currently offered off-line newsreaders are MacSOUP and Hogwasher.
Both are news and mail clients. Both now offer a true graphical thread
tree representation (originated in this form by MacSOUP a long time
ago), which allows transparent navigation in the tree. This feature is
still better implemented in MacSOUP, IMO. Both offer filtering, etc,
etc. MacSOUP is simpler and more intuitive in use, except when
dealing with more than one newsserver. Otherwise, it is peerless as a
newsreader. As a mail client it is bare-bones and doesn't make it easy
to deal with attachments. Hogwasher, on the other hand, is fully
competent in dealing with multiple newsservers and is also a
fully-fledged mail client and otherwise offers numerous and sundry bells
and whistles. It's not as comfortable to use as a newsreader, though.
MacSOUP is shareware ($20), Hogwasher is commercial ($50). An off-line
newsreader is essential for those who have to pay by the minute for
their connection, but are, of course, just as usable with a flat rate,
too.

The best currently offered on-line Mac newsreader is MT-NewsWatcher.
While fairly conventional in its feature set, it is better implemented,
better looking and easier to use than any Windows newsreader in
existence. It is free.

You might also want (or not) to consider the *nix newsreaders, such as
gnus (a truly great newsreader, but still, taken as such, inferior to
MacSOUP), but it will likely take you a couple of years to learn how to
use, preferably in the rest of the Emacs environment. slrn is also good
and better than all the Windows newsreaders. They will run on a OS X
Mac. You will have to forget your mouse, though, as they are
text-based.

ObFood: Mushrooms baked with eggs.

1 kg (2.2 pounds) fresh mushrooms, wild for preference
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Clean the mushrooms thoroughly, trying not to keep them in water too
long, chop finely, salt and lightly brown in butter, in a saucepan.
Beat the eggs until foamy, add hot milk and pour the mixture over
mushrooms. Add butter and simmer until mushrooms are soft. Mix in the
parsley. Brush a stewing pan with butter and sprinkle the breadcrumbs.
Transfer the mushroom mixture to the stewing pan, place some pieces of
butter on top, cover and bake in the oven until ready. Serve hot.

Victor

In article >,
(Victor Sack) wrote:

> ~patches~ > wrote:
>
> > No problem Andy, it's not your fault us Mac users get left out
> > sometimes.
>
> What the hell do you mean? Mac newsreaders have always been the best -
> on any platform - let alone the Windows one. Why pine for something
> inferior? Why do you use a browser as a newsreader, anyway?



> The best currently offered on-line Mac newsreader is MT-NewsWatcher.
> While fairly conventional in its feature set, it is better implemented,
> better looking and easier to use than any Windows newsreader in
> existence. It is free.

But Simon likes a modest donation - I think there's a means on hit site
for sending him $20 or so.

> ObFood: Mushrooms baked with eggs.

>
> Victor

Your recipe tickled a memory, Bubba. I used to love a mushroom,
peppers, and egg sandwich on toast when I was a kid, after we'd head for
the woods to pick the mushrooms. I haven't had one in years! Must
check with Sister Julie to see if she's been out looking for any this
year. Fry some mushrooms, sweet or hot peppers, and onion in butter for
a few minutes, then mix in a couple three beaten eggs and scramble.
Make a sandwich with hot buttered toast. Pretty good. Especially when
you cut the sandwich on the diagonal to make a nice triangular half
sandwich. "-)
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com

On 2005-10-17, ~patches~ > wrote:

> It doesn't work with Mac

slrn does!

nb

Andy <q> wrote in :

> For Xnews newsreader users there's a new test version available

I thought Luu had stopped upgrading it.

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Dostoevski, The Idiot