Usenext

[Gary]

Has anyone used this? Is it any good?

[JohnS.]

I do use the newsgroup way of downloading, mostly for DVD rips and BluRay rips. I don't use 'UseNext' per say, but I use a program called Newsleecher as the client, and I have a subscription to Astraweb for the actual downloads. 15 a month pays for 20 simultaneous DSL connections with unlimited speed...so you max out your download speed. I find using newsgroups to be faster than torrents, and more secure than p2p. I'd recommend giving it a shot. if you're thinking about it.

[Judge]

I subscribe to Thundernews.  20 a month gets you 8 connections and Unlimited speed, and they're asshole fast.  I use a paid for copy of NewBin Pro to get my stuff.  I consider it like paying for a subscription to HBO and Showtime. 

[Gary]

anyway to get cracked versions of those?

[Judge]

Just use Alt.Binz.

http://www.altbinz.com/

It's an awesome free client.