XanaNews - Introduction

*get the most current version of XanaNews (2017-08-22):
 https://github.com/graemeg/xananews/releases/tag/v1.21
>https://github.com/graemeg/xananews/releases/download/v1.21/xananews_32bit_v1.21.zip

*note: the XanaNews 1.21 "Help" contents feature may appear blank, if so,
 in the "XanaNews" folder, right-click "XanaNews.chm", select "Properties"
 and next to "Security: This file came from another computer and might be
 blocked to help protect the computer", check "Unblock", click "Apply/OK"

XanaNews > Help > Contents > Introduction > Welcome to XanaNews
>Welcome to XanaNews
>XanaNews is a free, powerful, fully featured newsreader for Windows 98,
>Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
>Here's what XanaNews will do for you:
>*Support for Multiple News (NNTP) Servers.
>*Multiple threaded engine. Supports three threads per news server so you
> can simultaneously download group lists, message headers and messages for
> multiple servers.
>*Threaded multicolumn tree message display. Display messages in thread or
> chronological order. Sort threads or messages by date, size, author or
> subject.
>*Displays NNTP and MIME images inline, building them up as they arrive.
>*Save images and other binary attachments.
>*Powerful message deleting feature. Delete messages that don't match your
> criteria.
>*Threads that contain messages to you are displayed highlighted.
> Intelligent resume/cancel button. When it's red you can cancel the selected
> operation. When it's green you can resume after network failures, and when
> it's grey you can't click it!
>*Batch mode. Define batches of message retrieval operations. A single batch
> can work across multiple newsgroups - even on multiple servers!
>*Both images and other binary attachments can be saved.
>*Powerful configurable message filters can be created for individual
> newsgroups, or all newsgroups on a server.
>*Decode UUE, Base64 and yEncoded messages.
>*SSL Support
>*Supports posting multiple attachments
>*Integrates with ISpell spell checker.
>XanaNews was written by Colin Wilson. Get the latest version of XanaNews
>from Colin Wilson's Delphi Website
>http://www.wilsonc.demon.co.uk/delphi.htm
(https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.wilsonc.demon.co.uk/delphi.htm)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20080315081009fw_/http://www.wilsonc.demon.co.uk/xananews.htm)

XanaNews > Help > Contents > Introduction > Getting Started
>Getting Started
>When you first run XanaNews the New User Setup wizard will be displayed:
>1. Type in your name and E-Mail address and click 'Next'.
>2. The next screen asks for the Server Account Name and the Server Name.
>The Server Account Name should be a friendly name that describes the
>server. The 'Server Name' should be the Internet name of the server that
>you will connect to. Contact your ISP for details. Press the 'Next' button.
>3. Some servers require a user name and password before they can be accessed.
>The next screen allows you to enter these. Most news servers provided by
>ISPs don't require these details. If in doubt leave the screen alone, and
>press the 'Next' button again.
>4. The final New User Setup wizard screen allows you to specify a dialup
>connection to use when connecting to this server. If your computer is always
>connected to the Internet, leave this screen alone, otherwise select a
>dialup connection from the list provided, then press 'Next'
>Press OK to finish the New User Setup wizard. XanaNews will automatically
>connect to the Internet and download the list of newsgroups available on the
>server. When this download finished you will be presented with the list of
>newsgroups.
>That's it! You now ready to start using XanaNews. For details see the help
>on using the workspace.

XanaNews > Help > Contents > Introduction > Online Support for XanaNews
>Online Support for XanaNews
>1. XanaNews on the World Wide Web
>You can always download the latest version of XanaNews, help file updates,
>etc. at http://www.wilsonc.demon.co.uk/delphi.htm
>2. Dedicated XanaNews Support newsgroups.
>   The main XanaNews newsgroups are available on the free forums.talkto.net
>   server. To access the newsgroups from XanaNews, add a new account by
>   selecting 'Add New Account...' from the Account menu. Set the account's
>   name to 'XanaNews Support Groups' and set the server account name to
>   'forums.talkto.net.'
>3. Additional support newsgroups on Usenet
>   XanaNews is often discussed in several Usenet newsgroup, including
>   alt.usenet.offline-reader.xananews and news.software.readers

XanaNews > Help > Contents > Introduction > Newsgroups, USENET and Privacy
>Newsgroups, USENET and Privacy
>Here's a short article on the basics of Newsgroups. You can find much more
>information on the world wide web. For instance at
>http://www.usenet.org.uk/usenet-information.html
>People are often confused by newsgroups. Who owns them? Who can read them?
>Who can post to them? And what on earth is USENET??
>And what about Privacy? If I read a message will anyone know? If I post a
>message will I be identifiable?
>1. What are Newsgroups?
>   Newsgroups are places on the Internet where people can post messages about
>   particular topics that interest them. Anyone who has access to the
>   newsgroup can read the message, and anyone can post a reply. The reply can
>   be seen by anyone else, who can post a reply, and so on. XanaNews allows
>   you to read these messages and post replies; both to the main USENET
>   newsgroups and also to other Private newsgroups.
>   Because anyone can read and reply to any message, they're not really like
>   e-mail. And because the messages remain on the server for days or even
>   weeks, they are not 'Instant' like chat rooms, either.
>2. What is USENET?
>   USENET is a vast group of newsgroup servers from all over the world which
>   share messages between each other. If you post a message in a newsgroup on
>   one server, anyone else that has access to USENET will be able to see your
>   message, and post a reply. And your reply will get shared so that it can
>   be seen by anyone else.
>   Thousands of Internet Service Providers, and commercial newsgroup hosting
>   services share in this USENET group. So its really not 'owned' by anyone.
>3. What are Private Newsgroups?
>   By contrast, Private newsgroups exist on private newsgroup servers and do
>   not participate in USENET. Many technical companies provide private
>   newsgroups to their customers, so that they can discuss their products
>   among themselves and with representatives from the company who choose to
>   join in.
>   The main XanaNews support newsgroups are held on the private
>   forums.talkto.net server, and it is provided free to XanaNews users.
>   Microsoft host a large private news server at msnews.microsoft.com where
>   Microsoft products can be discussed.
>4. What about Privacy? Can people tell which groups I read?
>   Broadly speaking, no one can tell. However, your countries' law
>   enforcement agencies may be able to find out by examining your computer,
>   or by asking your ISP for details of messages you download.
>5. Can people tell which groups I post to?
>   Of course - that's the whole point. Your message is there for all to see.
>   *Messages you post contain your e-mail address. XanaNews allows you to
>    type in what you like for your e-mail address, so some people disguise
>    theirs in various ways - mostly to avoid spammers who often trawl USENET
>    for valid e-mail addresses.
>   *Many news servers automatically attach a special header to each of your
>    messages containing the IP address of the computer you posted from. This
>    'nntp-posting-host' header can be used to identify which ISP you use, and
>    could allow hackers to connect to your computer if it has not been
>    updated with Microsoft security patches.
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