Frequently Asked Questions
General Issues
Q: I sent a mail to staff@dotsrc.org but didn't get a reply (aside from the automatic notification). What's up?
A: We're all doing this in our spare time, so it might easily be that we're busy with paid work and/or personal stuff. More likely though, the people with the proper expertise are busy. If it's urgent, send another mail or nag us on IRC.
Hosting Issues
Q: +Hi, i'm the admin of this cool open source project. Can we get hosted at dotsrc.org?
A: As of April 2009 we are in the process of shutting down the project hosting part. Since we started open source hosting more than 10 years ago, Sourceforge, Freshmeat, Launchpad and a bunch of others have emerged. We don't see the big need for us doing this any more, and will focus on other services.
Mirrors
Q: Can you add mirror XY?
A: Maybe. If we have the space for it, you have good chances. There might be other mirrors in the queue first though. Please see "Requesting Mirrors" for more details.
Usenet
Q: I think your server is missing a group which I'd like to read. Will you add it?
A: Yes, we probably will. Drop us a mail on staff@dotsrc.org and we will consider your request.
Q: Why can't I read or post articles anymore?
A: From May 2004 every user has to authenticate to get access to the server. Please see the registration section.
Q: Why do I get access denied when I try connecting to the server?
A: From May 2004 every user has to authenticate to get access to the server. Please see the registration section.
Q: How do I configure my news reader to access the news server?
A: There are some screenshots here. See also usenet-info.dk's page about how to setup various news-readers.