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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

Thunderbird will not connect to newsgroups.

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I can set up a newsgroup account, eg aioe or eternal september, but when I try to download messages I get "failed to connect to server" message.

I can set up a newsgroup account, eg aioe or eternal september, but when I try to download messages I get "failed to connect to server" message.

Gekose oplossing

I use Thunderbird successfully with Eternal September myself.

Could you post your settings please?

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Gekose oplossing

I use Thunderbird successfully with Eternal September myself.

Could you post your settings please?

Please add the troubleshooting information to your post.

To find the Troubleshooting information:

  • Open Help (or click on three-line-icon and select Help).
  • Choose Troubleshooting Information.
  • Clear the check box "Include account names".
  • Use the button Copy to clipboard to select all.
  • Paste this in your post.
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This morning I successfully connected to aioe, so problem solved. Still no success with Eternal September, but I'm happy with aioe.