Usenet Wire is a free newsreader included with your Newshosting account that provides a straightforward way to access Usenet on Linux. Follow these steps to complete the installation:

 

Step 1: Obtain the Installer

Log in to your Newshosting control panel and download the 64-bit or 32-bit Linux installer for Usenet Wire, depending on your system.

 

Note: Usenet Wire is available for both 64-bit and 32-bit Linux systems. Make sure you download the installer that matches your system architecture. 

 

Step 2: Open a Terminal and Navigate to the Installer

Launch a terminal and change to the directory where the installer is located. If it was saved in the default 'Downloads' directory, use:

cd ~/Downloads/

 

Step 3: Adjust Installer Permissions

Before running the installer, modify its permissions to allow execution:

chmod +x usenetwire_x64_installer.run

If you're using the 32-bit installer, replace "usenetwire_x64_installer.run" in the commands with the exact filename of the 32-bit installer.

Step 4: Run the Installer

Execute the installer by entering:

./usenetwire_x64_installer.run

The setup wizard will appear, guiding you through the installation process.

 

Step 5: Launch Usenet Wire

Once installation is complete, launch Usenet Wire from your applications menu or desktop shortcut.

 

Step 6: Log In

When prompted, enter your Newshosting username and password.