Newsbin Pro has released a new version of their popular newsgroup reader. Newsbin Pro 6.1 is available to download directly from the Newsbin.com site. Those who would like to test out the newsreader can download a 10 day free trial. Version 6.1 of Newsbin Pro Usenet client includes better RAR processing and some cosmetic changes. Newsbin has also released a remote control interface and is working on some more cool apps.
Here is a list of new features in Newsbin Pro 6.1:
- Bug fixes
- Changed icons to expanded compacted posts from arrows to more common + and – signs.
- Hooked up retries for failed header downloads.
- Hooked up speed and time remaining display when you dwell over the taskbar icon.
- Load drop down in the post list tab goes back 4 years now.
- Now only displays the MOTD if there is something new. Unregistered shows the MOTD all the time.
- Hooked up the Ctrl-G shortcut to perform a header update.
- New TCP commands for the Remote Control interface: Interface Spec | Remote Control Forum
We’re excited to see Newsbin Remote Control in action. The Newsbin team is currently beta testing an iPhone / iPad app and they are developing an Android app as well. You can learn more about the project by visiting their SourceForge page or the Newsbin forum.
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