HOW TO: Share Files on Usenet
You’ve heard its name countless times. You’ve probably even tried to use it to download a file using a link somebody sent you. But what exactly is Usenet, anyway? Simply put, Usenet is a network of newsgroups with a built-in file sharing protocol. Join a newsgroup that caters to your taste, and you can begin downloading and sharing files. The technology behind Usenet may be almost 30 years old, but that doesn’t mean it’s obsolete. In fact Usenet is growing in popularity every day.
The main advantage of Usenet is speed. P2P networks like BitTorrent and Kazaa depend on peers for download speed and reliability. Usenet, on the other hand, depends largely on the speed of your connection. There’s no slow peer connection to choke your downloads. Combine those advantages with the fact that Usenet files are generally posted by trusted members, and thus less likely to contain malicious code and you begin to see why its popularity is growing.
Unfortunately, Usenet has a steeper learning curve than some other file sharing options. A simple guide is posted below. Share Files on Usenet / Wired How To’s