Most Active alt.binaries software (Warez) Newsgroups

 

  • The following are some of the most active binary executable oriented newsgroups (Unofficially "warez").  In these groups people discuss the latest programs, game console games, utilities, etc.  
  • These groups are also an excellent place to find "old" games that are no longer available and emulators to let you play games from equipment that is no longer produced (like Atari 2600, etc)

  • The binary executable newsgroups have some of the most thin-skinned users, so flame-wars are not uncommon.  They have little patience for "newbies", so we advise that you lurk and read the messages in a newsgroup for a few weeks before you ask any questions.  

  • Many people attach files that are intended to be run on a PC.  We offer the usual advise about not running downloaded files without testing for viruses.  You MUST have a good virus detection program installed on your PC.  We suggest that before you run any warez file that you download, you use the right mouse button in File Manager to bring up the actions mini-menu, and click to have your virus checking software scan it first.

  • Some of the usenet group names below link to more Anchordudes pages with examples of the typical messages and files you will find in the group.  Look for links below.

  • Anchordudes does not condone any sort of file, music or video pirating.  Usenet users are responsible for policing their own actions.

    Message counts at Easynews as of May 11, 2006

    Filecount - Group Name
    128068 - alt.binaries.amp
    127724 - alt.binaries.x
    62214 - alt.binaries.mom
    62054 - alt.binaries.games
    42972 - alt.binaries.ftn
    38889 - alt.binaries.warez.quebec-hackers
    38181 - alt.binaries.cd.image
    35337 - alt.binaries.games.xbox
    30466 - alt.binaries.sony.psp
    27826 - alt.binaries.comp
    26779 - alt.binaries.emulators.misc
    24254 - alt.binaries.warez
    20993 - alt.binaries.ftd
    20314 - alt.binaries.bloaf
    19030 - alt.binaries.the-terminal

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    14795 - alt.binaries.atari
    14390 - alt.binaries.cd.genealogy.reposts
    14020 - alt.binaries.e-book.technical
    12453 - alt.binaries.uzenet
    12436 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.games
    11322 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.0-day
    11161 - alt.binaries.bitburger
    9883 - alt.binaries.emulators.tosec
    9227 - alt.binaries.emulators.mame
    8494 - alt.binaries.cd.image.gamecube
    8485 - alt.binaries.hou
    8292 - alt.binaries.cd.image.french
    8282 - alt.binaries.games.adventures
    8246 - alt.binaries.e-books.german
    8239 - alt.binaries.warez.pocketpc
    7791 - alt.binaries.emulators.nintendo
    7235 - alt.binaries.mac.applications
    7230 - korea.binaries.warez
    6746 - alt.binaries.warez.flightsim

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    6719 - alt.binaries.emulators.gameboy.advance
    6585 - alt.binaries.games.lucas-arts
    6463 - alt.binaries.magic
    6265 - alt.binaries.ipod.videos
    5778 - alt.binaries.warez.win95-apps
    5648 - alt.binaries.emulators.cbm
    5157 - alt.binaries.cd.image.highspeed
    4628 - alt.binaries.multimedia.utilities
    4614 - alt.binaries.sounds.utilities
    4362 - alt.binaries.cd.image.playstation
    4271 - alt.binaries.emulators.amiga
    4104 - alt.binaries.games.reposts
    3399 - alt.binaries.cd.image.games
    3237 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.german
    3139 - alt.binaries.games.xbox360
    3070 - alt.binaries.games.worms

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    2813 - alt.binaries.mac.osx.apps
    2586 - alt.binaries.warez.pocketpc.gps
    2557 - alt.binaries.warez.uk
    2318 - alt.binaries.old.games
    2238 - alt.binaries.warez.educational
    2021 - alt.binaries.cd.image.playstation2
    1984 - alt.binaries.warez.autocad
    1960 - alt.binaries.cd.image.xbox
    1933 - alt.binaries.cd.image.dreamcast
    1907 - alt.binaries.mac.applications.retro
    1895 - alt.binaries.screen-savers
    1470 - alt.binaries.mac.games
    1469 - alt.binaries.emulators.neogeo
    1460 - alt.binaries.emulators.gameboy
    1439 - alt.binaries.dreamcast
    1414 - alt.binaries.emulators.pinball
    1396 - alt.binaries.cd.image.3do
    1393 - alt.binaries.nospam.cd-r

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    1387 - alt.binaries.warez.0-day
    1234 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.german.games
    1198 - alt.binaries.games.dox
    1197 - alt.binaries.opie-and-anthony
    1081 - alt.binaries.nintendo.ds
    1033 - alt.binaries.emulators.sega
    951 - alt.binaries.emulators.nintendo-ds
    935 - alt.binaries.3d.poser
    896 - alt.binaries.warez.games
    872 - alt.binaries.cd.image.sega-saturn
    796 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.french
    760 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc
    695 - alt.binaries.ibm-pc.german
    684 - alt.binaries.image.cd.french
    683 - alt.binaries.pcgame
    658 - alt.binaries.warez.0-day.games
    640 - alt.binaries.mac
    601 - alt.binaries.games.anime
    580 - alt.binaries.warez.palmpilot
    579 - alt.binaries.emulator
    544 - alt.binaries.mac.cd-images
    538 - ukr.comp.binaries

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    521 - alt.binaries.emulators.atari
    503 - alt.binaries.games.golf
    500 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.ms-beta
    467 - alt.binaries.warez.amiga
    391 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.os
    380 - alt.binaries.warcraft
    380 - alt.binaries.warez.cbm
    342 - alt.binaries.warez.linux
    225 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.old
    202 - alt.binaries.warez.smartphone
    181 - alt.binaries.cd.images.games
    126 - alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.fills
    115 - alt.binaries.mac.fonts
    57 - alt.binaries.ibm-pc.0-day