The WendzelNNTPd is a IPv6-ready NNTP usenet-server with the main goal to be as easy to use as possible. It is portable (Linux/*BSD/*nix), supports AUTHINFO authentication, contains ACL as well as role based ACL and supports invisible newsgroups. It currently supports MySQL and SQLite backends.

Features

  • Runs on Linux, OpenSolaris, BSD
  • Supports IPv6
  • Database abstraction (supports SQLite3 and MySQL)
  • Tiny (only about 7,500 Lines of Code)
  • Written in C
  • Supports NNTP authentication (AUTHINFO USER/PASS)
  • Supports advanced ACL and role based access control (RBAC)
  • Automatically prevents double-postings
  • Supports "invisible newsgroups"
  • It is open source ;-)

Project Samples

Project Activity

See All Activity >

License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

Follow WendzelNNTPd

WendzelNNTPd Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
Build Securely on AWS with Proven Frameworks Icon
Build Securely on AWS with Proven Frameworks

Lay a foundation for success with Tested Reference Architectures developed by Fortinet’s experts. Learn more in this white paper.

Moving to the cloud brings new challenges. How can you manage a larger attack surface while ensuring great network performance? Turn to Fortinet’s Tested Reference Architectures, blueprints for designing and securing cloud environments built by cybersecurity experts. Learn more and explore use cases in this white paper.
Download Now
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Reviews

Be the first to post a review of WendzelNNTPd!

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, OpenBSD

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, End Users/Desktop, System Administrators

User Interface

Command-line, Non-interactive (Daemon)

Programming Language

C

Database Environment

MySQL, SQLite

Related Categories

C NNTP Software, C Usenet News Software, C Networking Software, C RBAC Tool

Registered

2007-05-23