Use a real newsreader. There's *no* reason not to. Even OE (shudder) is
better than being a google groper. Below are usenet servers you can use
for *free* if your internet provider has dropped usenet service.
The following brief list of free text news servers is in alphabetical
order without editorial comment. It's a short list. Check out the
servers and decide for yourself which one is best for you. No one knows
what works for you better than you do.