In order to access our Web Browser, you must first
register using your username and password.
What is Browser access?
Web Browser access is a web-based interface to Usenet and newsgroups.
Browser access is great for viewing and posting text
articles, If you want access to more newsgroups or to download bigger multi-part
binaries, such as movies, software, games, or videos, however, you will be better off with
a newsreader.
Why Use Browser access?
Learning how to use and utilizing browser access is very easy and is a matter of
5 to 10 minutes max. All you need to access the browser is a computer with an Internet
connection and your login information (username and password).
Browser access vs. Newsreader
Simple to Use: The Web Browser is a
simpler and more user-friendly alternative to accessing the Usenet newsgroups with a
newsreader. Browser access is available to you as a member if you subscribe to an account
which contains the usaweb.worldusenet.com and eurweb.worldusenet.com
server. If you don't want to download an extra software application on your machine,
browser access is for you!
Great When Traveling: In addition,
having access to our Browser access can be helpful when you are traveling and
accessing Usenet from a computer that does not have a newsreader installed (say from a
hotel, airport terminal, or Internet cafe).
Limitations: As great as the Web
Browser is, especially for Usenet beginners, it has its limitations and we want you to be
aware of them. You will find alt* newsgroups limited.
The Web Browser is great for viewing and posting
text articles, If you want access to more newsgroups or to download bigger
multi-part binaries, such as movies, software, games, or videos, however, you will be
better off with a newsreader.
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The Web Browser is only available with accounts that contain
the usaweb and eurweb servers and you must register your
username and password separately to connect to our servers through our web browser
interface!