If you haven't delved into newsgroups, look for my column in the July edition of Network 97 . Maybe you've tried it before, but couldn't figure the bloody thing out. Or perhaps, you use some news reader software now, but it's a hassle. Giving it to a few classmates and friends to play with, Ken soon found himself with requests from others for a copy. A limited freeware distribution was tried and News Xpress became a sort of cult classic among Usenet-savvy folks running Windows.
Time has past.
New programs have been released followed by expensive media campaigns to bolster their popularity. But the masses are not always right. If you have anything to do with newsgroups or if you want to learn Usenet ways, you simply must give News Xpress a spin. You'll find the interface rather intuitive compared to other programs. With clear tabs for viewing Subscribed , New , or All groups, you begin browsing the list of subjects under discussion.