Introduction

See below for the most frequently asked questions and their answers.

Details

FAQ

What is the URL for the NewzBook application?

http://popcornhour:9999/NewzBook_web/

You may have to replace popcornhour with the name or IP address of your NMT.

How often does NewzBook check for new bookmarks?

NewzBook checks for new bookmarks every 30 minutes.

Can NewzBook queue up a download from a ReportID?

Yes. NewzBook can take a Newzbin ID and add it directly to the download queue. It is the bottom option on the web-interface called Download NZB via Report ID. This field can also take a newzbin report URL or newzbin NZB URL. img]

How do I check the logs?

From the web interface, choose the View Log for Automatic Job option. A new log is created for each week. The viewer shows the latest log (eg. this weeks log). Old logs are kept in the logs folder of the app for 30 days before being deleted.

How can I tell if NewzBook is working?

You can either check the logs using the above method or run a test using the web interface. The web-interface provides a number of tools for testing.

What does View Bookmarks do?

This option gets the list of your bookmarks from Newzbin and displays them on the screen. It also provides an option to queue the download in your Usenet client.

What does Download Bookmarks Now do?

This option attempts to download all the bookmarks in your Newzbin bookmark queue. You are limited to 5 NZB downloads within a 1 minute period per IP due to Newzbin rules. If you would like to download more, simply wait a minute and try the option again to download another batch of 5 NZBs. Or let NewzBook automatically do the work for you when it checks every 30 minutes.

How is NewzBook licensed?

GNU GPL v3

How do I manually install a pre-release version?

Occasionally, I will post newer version of the app to the google code repository before releasing the app to the general public. Use the following instructions to manually install a "pre-release" version. Download the zip file from the above link then... Open CSI. Click File > Install from File. Click open and select the zip file you downloaded. Click next to go to the confirmation page. Click next to install. If everything goes right you should see a success page. Click next. NewzBook should now be installed.

Can I install this on a platform other than the NMT / Popcornhour?

Sure. Check out the wiki entry: http://code.google.com/p/newzbook/wiki/OptwareInstall

Will you send me a Newzbin Invite?

I do not send out Newzbin invitations. Be aware that people who send out invitations are partially responsible for your actions so most people will be hesitant about giving out invitations.