I am used to using a newsreader to access newsgroups/forums such as this. What is the closest alternative?Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Anastas

A M Mikoyan wrote:> I am used to using a newsreader to access newsgroups/forums such as this. What > is the closest alternative?> > Any help would be appreciated.> > Regards, Anastas> Microsoft's Forum NNTP Bridge:https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=927 It's still in beta, and it's a lot slower than directly accessing a Usenet newsgroup, but it's still far and away better than having to use this forum's cumbersome, native web-based interface.-- Bruce ChambersHelp us help you:tions.htmlhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin FranklinMany people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand RussellThe philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.~ Denis Diderot

Hi BruceThank you for the suggestion.I am glad someone else finds the web interface cumbersome.Regards Anastas

Just to say I am happily viewing this in my newsreader, thanks to NNTP Bridge :-)Cheers Bruce"A M Mikoyan" wrote in message news:0ac674ab-1980-4d39-b822-586e24cdb4af...Hi BruceThank you for the suggestion.I am glad someone else finds the web interface cumbersome.Regards Anastas

Followed instructions for installing NNTP Bridge but never got the download as shown via https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=927 instructions.Where's the download?Link please.TECKNODE Computer Systems Specialist IT Technician