03 Oct 23: One server was relocated, the server currently doesn't have a public IP address since in the meantime it is running on starlink. I wrote some additional tunnel code running separately to handle this. When the server is engaged the connection is 5600+ days uniform (since around 24 July 2008). In the unlikely case I disengaged the server because of some problem the retention is 1200-3800 days depending on newsgroup. If you experience any issue please let me know.
29 Nov 23: Because of encrypted and obfuscated posts flood mass posted by a few nzb indexing websites using usenet servers as private storage for their members to download the posts - the situation with the content is pretty chaotic since their purpose is to post in such a way, so users must use their website exclusively, when the website disappears - the encrypted posts just eat usenet providers' hard disk space uselessly. If you can't find something specific please let me know at alexbirj at gmail dot com what exactly you can't find for me to check how it is possible to retain the posts. Non-obfuscated posts shouldn't be affected at all, let me know if you notice anything missing.
29 Nov 23: The search protocol had to be upgraded to extend 3 byte (16M+) limit on the server side for number of sets per instance, so at least the version 5.8.3 is needed to access it, otherwise should be no any difference.
I have posted several time sregarding problems with the search service. It seems that it is related to my home network because when i use my laptop at work or somewhere else, the search works.
Please help!!!!!
I do not know what to try.
I run Vista, no FW, Symantec anti virus, i use an Alcatel router/ADSL modem.
If it's the same error every time, I'd guess maybe your router or ISP is doing some port blocking.... Maybe Alex can give you the URL's and port numbers to try pinging, traceroute, etc. to see where the problem lies.
I asked a friend to give me his user of a different ISP. Connected and it is working. Went back to my ISP - nothing. Changed again - working.
Called ISP support, spent 1.5 hours on the phone trying to explain why the problem is on their end. Proved it by telneting your ports.
They moved me to another server, and now it is ok.
I'll check it and update you if it stays that way....