BitTorrent vs. Usenet Slyck.com: BitTorrent vs. Usenet - This article analyzes both systems, and then hands the decisive victory to Usenet. It does, however, point out some of the more obvious advantages of BitTorrent, namely - simplicity and price.

"Throughout the modern history of P2P, many networks have come and gone. Some networks achieve stunning success, like Napster, FastTrack, WinMX, AudioGalaxy, eDonkey2000, and BitTorrent. There's an old saying that no empire lasts forever, and neither does the holder of the P2P crown. As Usenet continues to evolve and its clear advantages delineate themselves to the mainstream public, it's very possible that in the near future, file-sharing may end up where it all began...with Usenet."