Configuring knode for NNTP access to openSUSE forums - 1

[malcolmlewis]

The purpose of this HowTo is the basic configuration of kde4-knode to access the openSUSE forum via nntp rather than via the web interface and to send a simple test post.

It doesn't cover other configuration details which is left to the end user to tweak to their liking.

The first step is to install kde4-knode via YaST software management or via the command line, eg;

sudo zypper in kde4-knode

Once installed the program can be accessed via the menu system, Applications -> Internet -> News Reader

The following series of screen shots go through the configuration and sending a nntp test message to the forum. If you have previously configured kmail, some information will already be present.

1. Personal Information



The Name and email address are the only two mandatory items that
need completion in the identity information if you have not configured kmail.

NOTE: If you use kmail then skip this and proceed to the accounts information.



In the name field, enter you login name to the Forum. In the Email address enter your login name @ no-mx.forums.opensuse.org.

Using your login (userid) will credit your post count. You can also specify a signature to append to your post.

Note the --[space] is an indicator to newsreaders that a signature follows and will be removed when you press the reply button.

[malcolmlewis]

If you have already setup kmail, enter your information in the Identity tab



Press OK when finished.



Now you need to add you localhost as the mail server (sent via postfix, which is enabled via default) so select the Mail Server (SMTP) tab and press the add button.



Add in localhost for both Name and Host.



Configuration is now complete so you can press the OK button to finish on this and the previous 'Configure - KNode' GUI.

[malcolmlewis]

3. Fetching Newsgroup list

At this point you can hit the OK button to finsh the setup of identity and accounts and you will be presented with the knode GUI.



Highlight the openSUSE group and now select Account and Subscribe to Newsgroups.



You will now get a popup to fetch the newsgroup list.

[malcolmlewis]

Select the opensuse forum and expand as required. In this case only opensuse.org.no-support.general-chit-chat is selected to send a test post.





Once selected press the OK button to finish and articles will be downloaded.

4. Sending a test post to the nntp thread.



Filter in the search field for nntp to quickly get to the test thread.

[malcolmlewis]

ow, expand the thread and highlight the last post





Now hit the Followup to Newsgroup menu item



Highlight the text, remove and type in your test message



Press the Send Now button and it's on it's way via the nntp interface.

[malcolmlewis]

Press the Get New Articles menu item to receive new articles. And there is your first post via nntp on the server.



Note, whilst the article appears in your news reader, it can take up to ten minutes for it to propagate to the the web interface.

Now, clear the search item, add more groups and enjoy.

For further detail please see Using NNTP (newsreader) to access these forums

<< End of HowTo >>

[AndreasStieger]

malcolmlewis wrote:
> In the name field, enter you login name to the Forum. In the Email
> address enter your login name @ no-mx.forums.opensuse.org.
>
> Using your login (userid) will credit your post count. You can also
> specify a signature to append to your post.

So does entering the e-mail address as registered with the forums.

> Note the --[space] is an indicator to newsreaders that a signature
> follows and will be removed when you press the reply button.

Knode will automatically add this separator should the user decide to
enter a signature.

[malcolmlewis]

Originally Posted by Andreas Stieger

malcolmlewis wrote:
> In the name field, enter you login name to the Forum. In the Email
> address enter your login name @ no-mx.forums.opensuse.org.
>
> Using your login (userid) will credit your post count. You can also
> specify a signature to append to your post.

So does entering the e-mail address as registered with the forums.

> Note the --[space] is an indicator to newsreaders that a signature
> follows and will be removed when you press the reply button.

Knode will automatically add this separator should the user decide to
enter a signature.

Hi
Yes, you can use that, however if it's a regular email address used it
is better to use the login name with no mx so it doesn't get spammed.

In my case I just changed mine on the settings page to add in nospam
and use that in my news reader.

This method does mean I don't receive emails from the forum though.

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