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7.3 Usenet Client Setup: NZBGet
NZBGet is a command-line based binary newsgrabber that downloads files from Usenet servers
based on information given in NZB files
. NZBGet can be installed on the NMT and the files can
be downloaded straight into the NMT.
To run the NZBGet application you need access to a Usenet provider. Your ISP may have a news
server that you can access, or you can have a separate Usenet account on a
pay-server
. Usenet
accounts vary in prices from a few dollars up to $35 a month depending on your needs. There are
many Usenet servers to choose from, and here is a list provided by Google:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pcomparison
Once you have a Usenet account, you can configure NZBGet on your NMT to access the account.
Your Usenet provider will provide you with the information required, such as:
1. User ID and Password.
2. News-server name and port to connect (usually at port
119
).
3. Number of concurrent connections allowed.
