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What is NNTP?

Usenet needs a protocol to work through, just like the modern internet primarily relies on http. Usenet news articles flow through this protocol to other news servers and end users.

The protocol hasn’t changed since 1986. Originally, the protocol was based on UUCP.

If you’re more interested in what Usenet can do for you, check out my guide to binaries.

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