I thought conversation died because we were taking your offer, Kristen. So, I'm seriously confused too.
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
Buffistas Building a Better Board
Do you have problems, concerns or recommendations about the technical side of the Phoenix? Air them here. Compliments also welcome.
Deena - Oct 31, 2003 9:02:02 am PST #5927 of 10000
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Consuela - Oct 31, 2003 9:10:41 am PST #5928 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
It's my understanding we didn't take Kristen's offer because if the problem is solved easily by rebooting the code once a month, there's no real reason to pay $200/month.
Yes? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Astarte - Oct 31, 2003 9:13:24 am PST #5929 of 10000
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
That was also my understanding, Consuela.
Seemed to be moving toward the Istrata solution, but it's really up to the Geekistas who will have to bear the brunt of the move and maintenance to decide the best available course.
Dana - Oct 31, 2003 9:13:28 am PST #5930 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Last word from Kristen, the patient and long-suffering, was that the FanGeek offer was off the table:
Kristen "Buffistas Building a Better Board" Oct 30, 2003 9:56:35 am PST
Kristen - Oct 31, 2003 9:13:32 am PST #5931 of 10000
Actually, I pulled the offer yesterday. My recommendation, at this time, is that you go with Rob's istrata offer.
Deena - Oct 31, 2003 9:26:47 am PST #5932 of 10000
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
I'm sorry. I wasn't clear. I do know the offer ended without us taking it. I just wasn't sure why, or what came next, though I am aware istrata has been mentioned more than once. I also have no opinion, since I have no useful skills or knowledge in this area, so, shutting up now.
Monique - Oct 31, 2003 9:45:48 am PST #5933 of 10000
because if the problem is solved easily by rebooting the code once a month
Just wanted to clear up -- it may seem that it's solved easily by rebooting, but it's really not an easy, quick fix, considering there are other users on the server. Apparently, the delay in the reboot yesterday was caused by IH trying to minimize the impact on the Web site for another company they host.
That is why the Fangeek offer was taken off the table.
JohnSweden - Oct 31, 2003 9:59:04 am PST #5934 of 10000
I can't even.
It would be impossible to arrange in this current location.
it may seem that it's solved easily by rebooting, but it's really not an easy, quick fix, considering there are other users on the server. Apparently, the delay in the reboot yesterday was caused by IH trying to minimize the impact on the Web site for another company they host.
Many thanks for the clarifications. I'm used to some online services which have maintenance periods, but I get that other clients might be screwed up by a semi-regular outage.
Monique - Oct 31, 2003 10:03:39 am PST #5935 of 10000
Many thanks for the clarifications.
Absolutely no problem. I know that it may seem easy, but from what I understand this last reboot yesterday took a little manuevering for them to schedule. I really don't foresee being able to have this happen every three weeks. The company I referred to earlier had a magazine and TV promotion running, and IH couldn't take the chance that a reboot of the server would impact them in some way.
I don't think I've mentioned it, but I'm sorry it didn't work out for you guys. I wish you luck, prosperity and fewer errors with whatever host you choose to work with next time.
Although, I was getting a kick out of the whole game of chance-like atmosphere with the server error messages. Made posting an adventure. You had to *really* want it!
Dana - Oct 31, 2003 10:06:43 am PST #5936 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Because it can never be said enough, we're very grateful to Monique and Kristen for everything they've done.
Group hug! A round of error messages for everyone!