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I dont have access to the binary newsgroups. I'm just wondering if any
of them are still active? (from those of you who may have access).

thanks

They are filled with crap and malware.

Many are installers for legitimate software but have been re-package with
malware.

Binary groupos that are worthwhile are those specific to art, crafts and
specific trades.
Example types are Photography and Woodworking.

There are 10's of thousands of News Groups and there are many good active
ones in the alt.binaries hierarchy.

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Dave
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