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64 Bit Version of NewsBin Available…

23-Jul-07

Author: dexter

Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:33 pm

Due to many user requests, we have built a 64 bit version of NewsBin based on the Production 5.35 release. We have reports that there are noticable speed improvements running the 32 bit and 64 bit side by side on a 64 bit OS.

The 64 bit version is a free upgrade for all registered users of NewsBin Pro. If you have registered the special NewsBin for Giganews version (Key begins with "GB001"), it is a $10 upgrade fee to purchase a key to the full version of NewsBin and use the 64 bit version. You can upgrade from the NewsBin Control Panel.

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Giganews Accelerator Out of Beta

19-Jul-07

Giganews, Inc., the world’s largest Usenet provider, announced
today that their software based news proxy, the Giganews Accelerator
™ program, is now out of beta.

The Giganews Accelerator is a Windows based application which
enables Giganews account holders to download compressed newsgroup
headers and utilize Giganews’ encrypted Usenet access services.

In addition to supporting 256-bit SSL encrypted Usenet for Giganews
account holders with SSL enabled, the Giganews Accelerator encrypts
all authentication and NNTP commands for every customer, regardless of
account level. Encrypted authentication solves a long standing
security concern with Usenet access accounts, and encrypted NNTP
commands will help some customers avoid traffic limitations on
networks between Giganews and their computer.

The header compression function of the Giganews Accelerator will
allow for header download speeds up to 10 times faster than with
uncompressed headers, a feature particularly helpful to Giganews users
who utilize news reader software which downloads all new headers in a
newsgroup the first time a newsgroup is accessed (Example: Newsbin).

“We’re glad to finally be able to offer this product as a final
version for our customers. The demand for increased security and
faster header download speeds amongst Usenet users has propelled the
creation and implementation of technologies, such as the Giganews
Accelerator.” commented David Vogelpohl, Vice President of Marketing
and Sales at Giganews.

Giganews customers wishing to take advantage of 256-bit SSL
encrypted Usenet access, encrypted authentication, compressed headers,
and encrypted NNTP commands through the Giganews Accelerator can do so
by downloading the application at http://www.giganews.com/accelerator.
The application is free, but 256-bit SSL encrypted Usenet
functionality will require a Giganews SSL enabled account. Encrypted
authentication, compressed headers, and NNTP commands are available to
every customer regardless of whether 256-bit SSL is enabled on their
account.

Download Giganews Accelerator now!

Giganews is a trademark of Giganews, Inc. All other
trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective owners

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200 Days Binary Newsgroup Retention at Giganews!

12-Jul-07

Giganews has completed its third significant storage upgrade of the
year which will increase binary retention day by day through the end
of the summer to 200 days! Giganews continues to hold text newsgroup
articles indefinitely and as a result Giganews’ retention in text
newsgroups is well over 1400 days.

This latest upgrade comes just two months after Giganews announced 120 day
retention in binary groups and only four months after Giganews
announced 100 day retention in binary newsgroups.

“This recent push to 200 days retention fits into our normal cycle of
perpetual upgrades. Traditionally we haven’t increased retention by
as large a margin as we are during this current upgrade; however, we
have decided to accelerate our upgrade cycle so that we can continue
to lead Usenet and provide more value for our customers. By nearly
doubling our storage capacity Giganews is investing in our service so
our customers can continue to enjoy the best Usenet experience
possible.” said David Vogelpohl, Giganews’ Vice President of Marketing
and Sales.

This retention upgrade follows closely after a series of additional
security offerings, utility releases, and other value additions to the
Giganews service.

Encrypted Usenet Access

In late 2006, Giganews deployed 256-Bit SSL Encrypted
Usenet Access over port 563, which was quickly
expanded to offer support over port 443. 256-Bit SSL encryption
allows Giganews customers to browse and download headers and articles
in a private, secure, and anonymous environment with similar
performance they would expect from an unsecured connection. Encrypted
Usenet access is included with all Diamond accounts and can be added
as an upgrade to all other accounts.

Retention

Thanks to Giganews’ recent upgrade, binary article retention will grow
from 120 days to 200 days over the coming weeks. Customers will not
need to make any configuration changes to enjoy increased retention.

For more information about Giganews, please visit
http://www.giganews.com/

Giganews is a trademark of Giganews, Inc. All other
trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective owners

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