I'm having the same problem... I have a proxy server setup @ home (SOCKS 5), and it will not connect to the newsgroup server when I try though the proxy.
I know it's not my proxy/server because it works fine with NewsLeecher, but I'd much rather be able to use AltBinz. I think it's the best program out there!
Is there anyway we can get someone to look into this issue?
Thanks!