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Interface and Functionality Guide for Newsbin
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Interface and Functionality Guide for Newsbin

This guide reviews the user interface and internal mechanics of Newsbin version 6.60 as relevant to Eweka Usenet access.

UI Layout

  • Title Bar: Shows active group or tab and software version.

  • Menu Bar: Offers configuration and management options.

  • Toolbars: Enable or disable via the View menu. Includes Main, Groups, and Filters.

  • Tab Bar: Manages open groups, searches, or Indexer views.

  • Status Bar: Displays current connections to Eweka and task status.

Pane Behavior

  • Group Pane: For subscribing to and viewing Eweka newsgroups.

  • Download List: Manages and orders active transfers.

Storage and Structure

  • Uses one data file (.dat) and one index file (.idx) per group.

  • Headers are retained per group and may reflect Eweka’s article retention timeframe.

Thread Processing

  • Group views are constructed from message headers.

  • Duplicate detection helps reduce clutter and group list noise.

Utility Panels

  • Logging: Diagnostic output.

More Interface Info

To learn more, refer to the official Newsbin Pro documentation.

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