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Today you can get at least 20 connections.<\/li>\n<li>In 2004, NewsgroupDirect was a new kid on the block, just getting started. Today, NewsgroupDirect is the most innovative provider, offering the best experience and service for our customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any predictions on what the industry will look like 5 years from now?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-153\" title=\"Delorean\" src=\"http:\/\/www.newsgroupdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/delorean1.jpg\" alt=\"Delorean\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hop in your Delorean, set the clock to 2004, charge up the flux capacitor, and zip back in time. The usenet world has changed dramatically in the last 5 years. Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of how much the usenet industry has evolved in the last 5 years. 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