On Sun, 22 Mar 2015 23:29:13 +0000 (UTC), "Bill" wrote:
>n0Ob wrote:
>
>[...]
>>I installed newsproxy from
86dph1....@news.alt.net
>>
>>I created an nfilter.dat file but I have no idea what to put in it.
>
>You don't need one if you just want to manipulate headers.
>
>>I found an nfilter faq but they only give a command line below, which
>>is not explained. I went to an oriental site but it was no help
>>because i don't speak Chinese. I read your instructions but they
>>appear to be for editing the source code.
>>
>>newsgroup action[:marker] header:value [header:value] ...
>>
>>I need a good example of a command line to understand this. Maybe I
>>can leave it empty if I just want to block headers?
>
>Yes.
>
>>The faq says that Agent must be set to "localhost" but it still
>>doesn't work. The closest success i get is when Agent stalls
>>downloading a message.
>>
>>Your directions in
86dph1....@news.alt.net appear to be for the
>>source code,
>
>While I make mention of the source code, it's only to
>point out that you can use the source code to recreate
>the instructions for using header manipulation.
>
>Please read that message carefully for the text that
>must be entered in the Approved header to trigger the
>header manipulation code.
>
>Also please note that nfilter (and thus NewsProxy)
>hasn't been the easiest app to use.
Yes, I noticed that VirusTotal says that Googal thinks the program is
"intensive". I agree.
>
>>for which I'm guessing is for Linux users, and other OS.
>>Perhaps you expect us to compile the source for our own uses?
>
>Of course not. Message-ID: <
86dph1....@news.alt.net> has
>the compiled executable.
>
>1. Unzip nps-125.zip
>2. Run NewsProxy.exe
>3. Edit->Configuration->Network Tab
>4. Server Name or Numeric Address
>
>This is where you put in the name or address of your news
>server.
>
>5. Apply.
>6. Stop.
>7. Start.
>8. Open a DOSBox (i.e., run CMD.exe) and
>
>telnet localhost 119
>
TELNET! OMG, my network is getting compromised! You have to wonder
about a program that I find in the wilds on Usenet, that routes my
nntp protocol out of my newsgroup client into localhost! Telnet is
traditionally the protocol of most of the major hacks, especially the
classic, computer controlling ones!
>You should get
>
>200 NNTP Filtering Proxy v1.2.5. For info type help
>
>9. Type quit and hit enter to end the telnet session.
>
>If all went well, you're ready to use Agent.
>
>In Agent, set the name of the news server to localhost
>(or numerically, 127.0.0.1) and use Agent as normal.
>
>By default, the ini file is created in the same directory
>as NewsProxy.exe, but you can feed it the name of a config
>file on the command line (or in a Windows shortcut,
>C:\bin\Agent\Common\NewsProxy.exe -f C:\cfg\Agent\altopia.ini
>)
>
>Ask more questions if you have them.
Well, I buy all my programs so that I don't get hacked, but using this
program seems counter productive. My spider sense is acting up on this
one!
I'd be more willing to try it if I knew more exactly what it can do
for me. Can I alter the message-ID of my posts?
Basically, I like to preserve my anonymity on usenet because I like to
debate the neocons in political groups. They get really pissed easily
and always threaten me. Anything else that this program may offer
along these lines?
Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate you guys helping me out, and I
trust you, but this program is a bit much. Thanks again! You guys are
great.
Best regards