(I'm just reflecting this message onto the mailing list so anyone interested
can see it)
ChrisP.
At 06:21 PM 5/4/01 -0700, you wrote:
>After searching through more than two dozen Usenet providers, I
>discovered two things.
>
>1. None were willing to allow a suck feed unless you buy a full feed.
>Costs range from $120 to $175 per month.
>
>2. Personal accounts fail to work as a suck feed since they recognize
>that you're running a DNews service. Somehow they not only recognize it,
>but also block your IP from further access.
>
>Finally I got annoyed and discussed with a couple of providers the
>possibility of creating a new type of Usenet service designed for the
>small volume DNews suck feed. What I've worked out with the provider is
>the following arrangement for small volume users.
>
>1. 500mB per day ceiling on your feed
>2. Fast connection (I see 25-35kBs sucking, 780kbs line speed)
>3. Good group selection (nearly 60,000 groups)
>4. No controls over the usage of your service
>
>The rate is $25/month, which is quite reasonable considering the volume
>and service. They also offer a 1gB per day plan for larger feeds and I'm
>certain you can work out even larger feeds if desired.
>
>After working out the agreement and using their service for a few days,
>I'm quite happy with them. Enough so to where I'd highly recommend the
>service.
>
>If you'd be interested in hooking up with the service, drop me a note
>and I'll push it on through to the service.
>
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> Jay Berg
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