nntp//rss
This is a really high geek factor program that I found while playing with RSS again this week. What makes it geeky? Well, it is a Java based nntp (news as in newsgroups) server that you can run locally on your computer. But wait, there's more. It is a news aggregator that you can use to gather your favorite RSS feeds. (does RSS and Atom -- two different standards)
The only concern I have is that when you run it, make sure you are firewalled to the internet on port 119 (or whatever port you use). For security's sake you probably want to limit this server to your LAN.
If you understand how to configure a newsreader and use RSS at all, this program is very easy to use. The news server/aggregator is easily configured via a Web page interface. I would not recommend this program for those who don't know how to use a newsreader unless you want a good learning experience, but if you do know how, you can now read both your groups and your RSS feeds in one place.
Looks very interesting Gail, good tip!
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