What Is Usenet?
Usenet is a distributed discussion and article network created before the modern web. Today, paid Usenet providers give access to large archives of text and binary newsgroups through the NNTP protocol.
A typical setup has three parts: a Usenet provider supplies server access; a newsreader such as SABnzbd or another client connects to the provider; and an index/search tool helps locate articles. Retention describes how long articles remain available. SSL encrypts the NNTP connection. A block account can be added as a secondary server when the primary provider cannot supply an article.
FAQ
Is Usenet the same as the web?
No. Usenet uses its own NNTP protocol and distributed newsgroup architecture.
What is an NZB file?
An NZB is an XML-based reference file that tells a compatible newsreader which Usenet articles to retrieve.
What does retention mean?
Retention is the length of time a provider keeps articles available. Higher retention generally improves access to older posts.