Most times it's necessary to post messages to the political groups, usually >crossposting to a total of six related groups (or unrelated groups, because
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In this howto we will explain how to post files into newsgroups on Usenet >using Powerpost. We will also create an NZB file and PAR2 repair files. >Important:
When downloading from binary newsgroups on Usenet you will notice that besides >free material there are also files that are copyrighted. Downloading or >distributing copyrighted material is prohibited by law. This site isn't meant >to promote distributing this material, it's only meant to explain how binary >newsgroups and related software work. You won't find any links to such material,
cracks or serial numbers here. Therefore our advise: study what is allowed by >law and act accordingly.
There are a lot of different versions of Powerpost because the original author >has released his code to the public for general use. For this tutorial we use >CamelSystem Powerpost, because it also supports Windows Vista and 7. This >version is currently the best version of Powerpost and can be downloaded here: >Download PowerPost (link opens in a new window). >https://www.binaries4all.com/powerpost/pp24_en.zip
Another easy to use program for posting is yEncbin Poster.
In this manual we will discuss the following:
*Configuring Powerpost
*Preparing a posting
*Posting the files
Some remarks before we start :
*Every Usenet newsgroup has its own subject, so post files in the right group.
This means that you may only post files into Usenet newsgroups with the word
binaries in its title. Furthermore: never post music in a group with movies in
the title, for example.
*Always post a NFO file, so people can see what you are posting. Create this
before you start posting. This is explained in our tutorial Creating NFO files.
*Always create and post PAR2 files so people can use them to recover incomplete
files. This can be done by Powerpost itself (explained in this tutorial) or
you could do it manually up-front with QuickPar.
*Always post a NZB file, to make downloading easier. Creating an NZB file is
explained in this tutorial.
To the next chapter: -> Configuring Powerpost https://www.binaries4all.com/powerpost/configuration.php
Configuring Powerpost
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Before we can start posting, we have to configure the program (only once). Click
on the Setup button (first icon on the left).
Here we find the properties window, starting on the first tab: 'Server settings':
*Newsserver adres: You will need to provide the server name of the server you
want to use for your post.
*Port number: Always 119. Note: Powerpost is unable to post via SSL. For
advanced users: you could install Stunnel and configure a tunnel to port 563
of the server address of the payserver that you use. In that case connect
Powerpost to server address '127.0.0.1' on port 119, and Stunnel will connect
to your payserver over SSL.
*Connections: The number of concurrent connections you want to use for posting.
The maximum number allowed depends on your newsserver. Keep in mind that if
you're allowed to use three connections to your newsserver, and you're using
two connections for posting, only one connection will be available for
downloading.
I.E: max connections = connections for uploading + connections for downloading!
I use two connections to have fewer fluctuations in total posting speed due to
server acknowledgements.
*Server Requires Login: If username and password are required to use your
newsserver, you need to check this box. For payservers this will be the case.
For your ISP's newsserver your best chance will be to leave it unchecked. *Username, Password & Confirm: At Username you obviously fill in your username.
Your password needs to be filled in at 'Password' and 'Confirm'.
*Max Bandwidth (KB/s): Here you can specify the (default) maximum upload speed.
You can change the maximum speed at any time during your post.
0 = no limit (using all available bandwidth to post).
Next tab: 'Headers':
Here you need to fill in your posting Nickname and a E-mail address. Since this
address will be visible to everyone on Usenet, it's wise to use a fake mail- >address to prevent your mailbox to be filled with spam (spam companies harvest >mail addresses from Usenet newsgroups). However, you will need to provide an >address with valid structure for mail addresses: i.e. >blabla@fake-mail-address.com
*Unique ID: This field contains the value that will be appended after the
Message ID Powerpost generates. To make sure this ID will be unique it's wise
(but not necessary) to change the default. Attention: only change the text
before .local . You could use a derivation from your nickname.
The tab Newsgroups gives you the opportunity to add some Usenet newsgroups you >might want to post to (now, or in the future).
To do so, click 'Add new newsgroup'.
A new window pops up. Fill in the name of the desired Usenet newsgroup and >click the OK-button. I added the group alt.binaries.misc, because that's where >I want to post my freeware collection.
Finally we get to the last tab: 'Settings'.
*Select desired theme: you can select a skin for the program. Just leave it, or
pick one you like.
*Default yEnc-lines per part: The part-size that will be used to post your
articles. 5000 is a nice value. Don't pick a size larger than 5000 though.
This will result in loss of your post. Many servers just won't accept parts
larger than 5000. If 5000 gives you problems on your post server, another
frequently used value is 3000.
*Make visible which item being posted: If checked, the main screen will be
updated during the post. And it is nice to see the progress your post is
making.
*Show progress dialog after pressing post: If checked a progress-indicator will
pop-up when you start posting.
*Sort files alphabetically before queuing: If checked all files will be
alphabetically sorted when you add them to your queue.
*Auto-retry on errors, disconnects & timeouts: If checked the program will
retry to post your articles after an error occurs.
*Minimize Powerpost to systray: If checked the program will be placed in the
system tray (next to the clock) when you minimize the program. This is very
useful since the program won't take up space on the taskbar.
*Autodetect .PAR2 block size: This version of Powerpost can also create PAR2
files. This option affects that. However, we prefer to create these with
QuickPar for better compatibility.
*Move deleted items to the archive: Powerpost has an archive (like a history of
files you post). Check this if you want files you deleted from the queue also
to be listed there.
*Create NZB file by default selected: Check this box if you want to
automatically generate an NZB file.
*Create PAR2 files by default selected: Check this box if you want to
automatically generate PAR2 repair files.
To the next chapter: -> Prepare a posting https://www.binaries4all.com/powerpost/preparing.php
Prepare a posting
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We will add the files we want to post to the queue. Click the 'Add Files' >pictogram.
Browse to the files you wish to post, select them, and press the 'Open' button.
(Alternatively, you can select the files in your favorite file browser and >'drag and drop' them in the Powerpost window).
In the next window we have another series of tabs to fill out.
First of all the tab 'Subject':
At the text field 'Subject Header' you have to specify your header (the text >leechers see in their newsreaders).
There are some special codes you can use. For instance $1. I used [$1 / $2], >which will indicate for each file that it is file 1 of 5, 2/5, 3/5 etcetera. In
the box 'Example' below the input-field you will get a preview of what your >header will look like.
The filename ($F) is mandatory. Also, it's advisable to keep the word 'yEnc' at
the end of your header, since this will indicate what coding technique has been
used.
Check carefully whether you did not make any (spelling) mistakes in your header.
Next tab: 'Newsgroups'.
Here you have to indicate to which Usenet newsgroup(s) you want to post your >files. In my case: alt.binaries.misc. Just check the box in front of the group >name.
At the tab 'File order' you can specify in what order the files will be posted.
The last tab in this window is 'Checksums and NZB':
As mentioned before, this version of Powerpost can create Par(2) files for you.
You can do it manually beforehand with QuickPar, but since Powerpost can do it >as well, that is easier. The part size is important. The value should be the >number of lines per articicle that we configured as 5000, multiplied with 128. >So in our case 640000 is the correct value here.
We do wish to use the NZB file option to make it easier for leechers. So check >the checkbox for 'Generate .NZB File'. Enter the location you wish to save the >NZB file at the text field, preferably in the same folder where your files can >be found (or use browse to go there), and correct the filename (I removed .part
from the filenames because I find it confusing).
Now click on OK. Because we indicated that Powerpost should create some PAR2 >repair files for us, the following window appears. Usually the standard data is
sufficient. As you can see 19 recovery blocks will be created, resulting in >11.59MB of repair files, which is around 10% of the total size of the source >data. This is more than enough, 5% will be sufficient as well.
The files will be added to the queue. Please note that you have to instruct >Powerpost to encode (create) the PAR2 files first! Do so by clicking on the >following icon:
Finally, if all items in the queue have a green Q-icon, we are ready to start >posting the files.
To the next chapter: -> Posting the files https://www.binaries4all.com/powerpost/posting.php
Posting the files
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You can find the following buttons in the menu bar:
If you press the green button Powerpost will start to post your files right >away. However, you can also use a timer to start posting at a different time. We
will show you how to set the timer to start posting on a specific time. Let's >press the orange icon.
The following window will pop up:
Here you are able to set at what hour you want the program to start posting (in
this case the timer is to start at 06.00 hour PM).
You can also set the timer to stop at a certain time. In that case you need to >check the box 'Activate stop time'. After you have done that, you will be able >to set a stopping time.
The last option is to automatically continue posting the next day, at the same >time.
If you check the 'Repeat' box, the program automatically will continue at the >point it stopped posting before. And that schedule will be repeated until the >posting is completed.
Click the OK-button. The normal Powerpost window reappears. In the status bar at
the bottom, you will see how long the program will wait before starting to post.
Do not close the program in the meantime!
At the indicated starting time, or if you press the second button right away, >Powerpost will start posting, and the 'Posting progress' window will appear: >This window will give you a lot of information about the progress of your post.
First of all, it shows we are posting with two threads, which means there are >two connections with the server (as we indicated at the setup part), so two >files will be posted at the same time.
For each connection a progress indicator will be shown (the two blue bars). The
top one indicates the progress of the whole file. The second one shows the >progress of the article being posted. The big blue bar (under 'Progress') >indicates the progress of the complete posting (all files in the queue).
At the bottom there's even more information. You will see a graph indicating the
posting speed for each thread, and a graph for the total posting speed in time.
In text you will see the highest peak and the current speed. You also see the >time the post started, how long you have been posting, and an estimating of the
remaining time the program will need to complete.
You can also change the maximum posting-speed by changing the value in the 'Max
Bandwidth' box. This will override the value given in the setup box. Normally it
will show the speed set in the setup box (0 means no speed limit).
You may close this window at any time. It won't affect your post. Just click the
Close-button and the window will disappear.
You will return to the main window. The icons will show which files already have
been posted (OK), which are being posted at this moment (P) and the files that >are still in the queue (Q). You can reopen the "posting progress" window at any
time by clicking the button indicated below.
We advise not to temporarily pause (stop) the posting process (for example for >altering the settings), although it probably safe to do so.
To free some space in the windows taskbar you can minimize the program, which >will send it to the system tray (next to the clock) All we have to do now is sit
back, relax, and wait until all files have been posted.
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