How does NewsPlex differ from Hamster?
Hamster is another multi-server usenet client similar to NewsPlex that works as a local usenet proxy. However, Hamster automatically downloads all message bodies while NewsPlex only retrieves bodies when the user requests them. Hamster also can be used as a mail server allowing you to use your newsreader to read email, but the latest versions of NewsPlex include a supplemental program called nppop3.exe which offers similar functionality. While Hamster is excellent for handling and maintaining archives of text newsgroups, NewsPlex is a more appropriate tool for managing binary newsgroups. Current versions of Hamster are available at: http://www.arcorhome.de/newshamster/tgl/misc/hamster_en.
