Binbot Binary Newsreader
Binbot is an easy-to-use newsreader for downloading binaries from Usenet. It was designed to browse large binary newsgroups efficiently, and to download huge files quickly. It supports all common article encodings, multiple servers, and NZB files. It also includes built-in access to Web-based Usenet search engines, and automatic unrar, unzip, and unsplit capabilities.
| Tags | Communications Usenet News |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows Windows Windows Windows POSIX Linux Mac OS X |
| Implementation | Java |
| Translations | French English |
Recent releases
- 16 May 2008 11:04
Release Notes: This is the first non-beta release of Binbot 2.0. It features enhanced memory management, support for incomplete NZB files, and a better file and directory selection dialog (in the Mac version only). It also fixes a number of minor bugs.
- 07 Mar 2008 00:45
Release Notes: This release introduces many usability enhancements and fixes a number of bugs. New features include showing remaining size and download time in the Downloads tab, automatic article reordering, drag and drop of unpacked files, and the ability to open downloaded files directly from Binbot.
- 01 Feb 2008 10:14
Release Notes: This release adds NZB file support, built-in Usenet search, enhanced file downloads, and automatic file unpacking (unzip and unrar).
- 01 Nov 2007 09:01
Release Notes: New features include a file unsplit tool, the ability to filter articles based on download status, and additional configuration options for default page selection.
- 31 Aug 2007 02:16
Release Notes: Support for Mac OS X, minor feature enhancements, and bugfixes were added. This release no longer has beta status.
Heartbeat
- Popularity Score
- 57.31
- Vitality Score
- 3.82
- Subscriptions
- 8
