Usenet Glossary for Newshosting

An article in Usenet is akin to a post in a forum. It can be a question, a comment, or anything else submitted by users to a newsgroup. Anything you access in Usenet is an article, sometimes called a “post.” Larger articles are split into multiple parts that can be searched for an reassembled by your newsreader.

Article retention refers to the length of time that Usenet providers store articles on their servers. A higher article retention rate means access to a more extensive Usenet archive. Newshosting has the highest article retention rate in the industry, with over days, ensuring that users can access more historical data.

A retention policy defines how long a Usenet provider retains articles on its servers. Longer retention means users have access to older articles and discussions, enhancing the overall archive depth.

The completion rate refers to the percentage of Usenet articles that are fully available for download without corruption or missing parts. Providers like Newshosting offer high completion rates, ensuring users can access complete articles.

Connections refer to the number of simultaneous server connections a Usenet provider allows. More connections generally lead to faster downloads and better performance.

Headers contain metadata about a Usenet article, such as the subject, author, posting date, and the article size. Newsreaders download headers first to give users an overview of what is available before accessing full articles.

NNTP is the protocol used to transport Usenet articles between servers and clients. It allows users to connect to Usenet and interact with newsgroups.

A newsgroup is a discussion group within Usenet where users post and read articles on specific topics. Each newsgroup is dedicated to a particular subject.

Newshosting is a leading Usenet provider known for its high article retention rates, secure connections, and extensive Usenet archive.

A newsreader is a software application used to read, access, and post articles to Usenet newsgroups. It provides an interface for accessing and managing articles on Usenet.

An NZB is an XML-based format that points to specific articles on Usenet servers. It simplifies the process of downloading posts by automatically gathering related parts of a large article.

Par2 files are used for error checking and repairing incomplete or damaged articles. These files ensure the integrity of the article, helping recover any missing or corrupted parts.

Propagation refers to the speed and effectiveness with which articles are distributed across Usenet servers worldwide. Faster propagation means users can access articles soon after they are posted.

Spooling in Usenet is the process by which new articles are continuously added to the archive, with Newshosting’s system ensuring that no articles are deleted based on their posting date.

SSL is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication over a network. Usenet providers, including Newshosting, offer SSL encryption to ensure privacy and security while accessing Usenet.

Uploading refers to the process of submitting an article to a Usenet newsgroup. Users can upload articles and discussions, making them available for others to download and read.

The Usenet archive is the collection of all articles stored by a Usenet provider. Newshosting’s archive is one of the most complete, offering access to discussions and articles spanning decades.

A Usenet server is a computer system that stores Usenet articles and facilitates the distribution and retrieval of those articles across the Usenet network. Users connect to these servers via newsreader software to read and post articles. Newshosting, for example, is a popular provider known for its high article retention rates and speed.