Re: Using KNode 0.7.2, Wondering What Else is Out There
- From: SINNER <arcade.master@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:30:45 GMT
* Roy Schestowitz wrote in news.software.readers:
First proper message to this newsgroup, so please be polite and
gentle. *smile*
I have been using the same newsreader for a very long time. I am still
using KDE 3.1 (with Knode 0.7.2), which I believe dates back to 2002
or 2003. Can any KNode buff please tell me what the latest of KNode
has to offer? I have KDE 3.4 installed at home, so I could access that
newer version of KNode, via SSH, having migrated all the settings.
Here are the reasons for my reluctance/dilemma:
* KNode appears admirably (almost unbelievably) stable over
here on KDE 3.1. I rarely hear about similar experiences in
the other newsgroups where KNode is sometimes described as
"fragile".
* I seem to have all functionality available -- anything I
have ever come across anyway, including good filtering. The
only other application I ever lust for is Pan, but I don't
know it reasonably well. I know it from afar.
I guess what it all boils down to is the following question. Should I
consider leaving a fully-functional and stable KNode 0.7.2 in favour
of a different reader or a newer version of KNode? Is there any
compelling reason for doing so? I post over 1,000 messages a month, so
investment of time in transition (setup, learning) is not an issue. I
am very willing to explore.
Not to dis Knode or anything...
While it may be 'stable' it lacks function in a couple of areas. It would
seem however, since you didn't mention those areas, that they have not
affected your opinion of the application, which is fine. If it does what
you need, don't poke the skunk.
Unless its changed recently, multipart binaries are not doable. Filters
have some decent features but it lacks a robust score feature. It is not
really configureable beyond some basic options. If you use it for text
only groups and dont read a lot of groups where you might need some fancy
scoreing, then you can stick with it.
In here many of us tend to be a bit whory when it comes to newsreaders so
many of us have a multitude installed at any one time. I'd suggest you do
the same and see what appeals to you. There are dozens available.
Let me be the first to recommend slrn and while we are at it why not
throw in a local server (Leafnode) for good measure. I would suggest
going with the 2.x branch.
--
David
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