QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SITE - Page 113

BigV · 09-05-2012, 01:45 PM

no. you are not cute. you are boring. go away now.

Nirvana · 09-05-2012, 01:46 PM

Troll Troll troll yer boat
Gently down Jim Beam
Merrily merrily merrily
Now we can be mean

Starring Slutpuppet · 09-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

no. you are not cute. you are boring. go away now.

Well, fine! I think my cell phone is finally charged up by now, anyhow. See how nicely I respond to requests?

Undertoad · 09-05-2012, 02:09 PM

Well I was just thinking a sliding scale of sorts, because the more that comes in, the newer and more powerful the server or servers could be. Like, a little over $100 will get one an HP ProLiant from 2005. A little over $200 will get one a Dell Poweredge from 2009. A little over $300 will get one a HP from 2009 but with 6 drives included so it would be simple to RAID up and be even more reliable with more storage. And twice each would make two servers so the database server could remain separate.

There are many many eBay deals out there, it's a matter of working through them all...!

I've priced the cloud computing and there's no big savings... the cloud people are making big profits and remain in high demand...

BigV · 09-05-2012, 02:24 PM

thank you for answering my question.

are you looking at what's available or are you thinking more of what hardware is best suitable for the intended task? i know that sounds condescending, not what I meant. I kind of mean, I know you're not shopping for new with some configurator tool that lets you pick the components in the quantity / speed / capacity you need. I never really considered the mfg date in my calculations, but then I never was concerned about it even though I did sometimes buy used gear.

I know db servers looooove disk space and memory, for example. What does the replacement server .. What will be the main function of the replacement server(s)? What trait/component will it need or benefit from an abundance of? If it's running pretty nicely (as it seems to me over the last many months) on a mere 256 mb of memory, perhaps a new server with gobs of gigs of ram would be a "waste", for example.

I'm just curious.

Undertoad · 09-05-2012, 05:01 PM

There ya go; I'm typing this on my phone, in Wilmington... the server was almost dead from lack of memory, so I swapped the old cellar server's memory in and that is giving us some breathing room

infinite monkey · 09-05-2012, 05:32 PM

Thanks, toad.

Gravdigr · 09-05-2012, 05:35 PM

Yes. Thank you. For more than just fixing shit today.

Gravdigr · 09-05-2012, 05:49 PM

Toad, should we be refraining from doing anything? Like, oh, I don't know....posting frivolous images/videos?

monster · 09-05-2012, 06:06 PM

Steady on, old boy, if the fly didn't kill you, abstinence from posting frivolous images/videos surely will

DanaC · 09-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Way to go Toad

You da man!

Undertoad · 09-05-2012, 06:48 PM

Now, a benefactor is interested in promoting this Tip Mug project and here's the deal.

From as of now, until 11:59pm Saturday a "matching grant" will double any donation, until there have been $300 of donations to match.

Iit should be pointed out that there has already been another large donation before matching, but we wanted to start this as of now. It will probably ensure that we can get two quality servers without a lot of mileage, and ensure that the Cellar is in really good shape as we move ahead.

Tip mug donations are anonymous because we really don't want to make anyone feel bad if they can't afford to give. Whether they give, or don't for ANY reason, I hope people feel equal on the Cellar.

I will also say that if there is enough money for us to get a decent amount of disk space, I will be looking to create an image hosting system for Dwellars, as a way of saying thanks yet one more time.

I will point to the eBay sale pages once the servers are bought, so you can see what the donations have brought us.

*phew*

This has been a rough day, and by the way, making it all that much tougher is having to schedule people coming through my house to see if they want to buy it. There were two people today! And I can't be here when the house is being shown!

BigV · 09-05-2012, 07:10 PM

UT

hang in there man. keep your priorities straight in this stressful time. there are *lots* of houses out there, ok?

There is but *one* cellar.

Plan accordingly.

monster · 09-05-2012, 07:43 PM

Bollocks! My contribution was 10 minutes too early!

BigV · 09-05-2012, 07:45 PM

?

what's wrong?

I'll match it! (um.. .within reason. I don't think UT can spend monopoly money).

pm if you wish.

09-05-2012, 01:45 PM	#1681
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	no. you are not cute. you are boring. go away now. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-05-2012, 01:46 PM	#1682
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Troll Troll troll yer boat Gently down Jim Beam Merrily merrily merrily Now we can be mean __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

09-05-2012, 02:24 PM	#1685
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	thank you for answering my question. are you looking at what's available or are you thinking more of what hardware is best suitable for the intended task? i know that sounds condescending, not what I meant. I kind of mean, I know you're not shopping for new with some configurator tool that lets you pick the components in the quantity / speed / capacity you need. I never really considered the mfg date in my calculations, but then I never was concerned about it even though I did sometimes buy used gear. I know db servers looooove disk space and memory, for example. What does the replacement server .. What will be the main function of the replacement server(s)? What trait/component will it need or benefit from an abundance of? If it's running pretty nicely (as it seems to me over the last many months) on a mere 256 mb of memory, perhaps a new server with gobs of gigs of ram would be a "waste", for example. I'm just curious. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-05-2012, 05:35 PM	#1688
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Yes. Thank you. For more than just fixing shit today. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-05-2012, 05:49 PM	#1689
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Toad, should we be refraining from doing anything? Like, oh, I don't know....posting frivolous images/videos? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-05-2012, 02:09 PM	#1684
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Well I was just thinking a sliding scale of sorts, because the more that comes in, the newer and more powerful the server or servers could be. Like, a little over $100 will get one an HP ProLiant from 2005. A little over $200 will get one a Dell Poweredge from 2009. A little over $300 will get one a HP from 2009 but with 6 drives included so it would be simple to RAID up and be even more reliable with more storage. And twice each would make two servers so the database server could remain separate. There are many many eBay deals out there, it's a matter of working through them all...! I've priced the cloud computing and there's no big savings... the cloud people are making big profits and remain in high demand...

09-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#1686
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	There ya go; I'm typing this on my phone, in Wilmington... the server was almost dead from lack of memory, so I swapped the old cellar server's memory in and that is giving us some breathing room

09-05-2012, 05:32 PM	#1687
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks, toad.

09-05-2012, 06:06 PM	#1690
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Steady on, old boy, if the fly didn't kill you, abstinence from posting frivolous images/videos surely will __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-05-2012, 06:48 PM	#1692
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Now, a benefactor is interested in promoting this Tip Mug project and here's the deal. From as of now, until 11:59pm Saturday a "matching grant" will double any donation, until there have been $300 of donations to match. Iit should be pointed out that there has already been another large donation before matching, but we wanted to start this as of now. It will probably ensure that we can get two quality servers without a lot of mileage, and ensure that the Cellar is in really good shape as we move ahead. Tip mug donations are anonymous because we really don't want to make anyone feel bad if they can't afford to give. Whether they give, or don't for ANY reason, I hope people feel equal on the Cellar. I will also say that if there is enough money for us to get a decent amount of disk space, I will be looking to create an image hosting system for Dwellars, as a way of saying thanks yet one more time. I will point to the eBay sale pages once the servers are bought, so you can see what the donations have brought us. phew This has been a rough day, and by the way, making it all that much tougher is having to schedule people coming through my house to see if they want to buy it. There were two people today! And I can't be here when the house is being shown!

09-05-2012, 07:10 PM	#1693
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	UT hang in there man. keep your priorities straight in this stressful time. there are lots of houses out there, ok? There is but one cellar. Plan accordingly. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-05-2012, 07:43 PM	#1694
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Bollocks! My contribution was 10 minutes too early! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-05-2012, 07:45 PM	#1695
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	? what's wrong? I'll match it! (um.. .within reason. I don't think UT can spend monopoly money). pm if you wish. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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