Feedback.... ??!!

John D. · 01-31-2003, 01:48 PM

As many of you know, I've been trying to get the most out of this connection/server/network. For example, starting at 3AM this morning - I reinstalled another version of Linux for this main server without all the "overhead" on my previous install... Yesterday, I also upgraded/replaced all my remaining network hubs with switches (and tossed all the hubs)... As you may know - over the next several weeks, I'll also be more then doubling my bandwidth into the Internet...

Anyway - I finished it up earlier today.... And just tried optimizing the web settings (reverting to some PHP scripts, and playing with the cache - etc.).

HOWEVER - IF YOU HAVE A MOMENT, could you please post back if it is better for you right now???!!! Just a quick comment would be very appreciated....

And while I'm waiting for your feedback - I cut a quick video - explaining how I feel as of this week..!!!

If you'd like to see it - it here:

http://www.ubergeek.tv/switchlinux/

Best to all..!!

Johnny C. Kitchens · 01-31-2003, 02:12 PM

I have a cable-modem, and this is probably the best connection to
the forum I've got yet!!!

John D. · 01-31-2003, 02:15 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Johnny C. Kitchens:
I have a cable-modem, and this is probably the best connection to
the forum I've got yet!!!<hr /></blockquote>Thanks Johnny..!!! That is *exactly* what I am looking for (previous experience compared to today and your connection type)..!!!

Best to you!

John

Ron Wood · 01-31-2003, 03:28 PM

John,
I wondered what was up. I also have a cable modem and up until this week navigating among the forums and topics was very fast.

Then starting about Monday, I had time to go make a sandwich when moving from one screen to the next. I chalked it up to that new net virus and figured it would resolve sooner or later.

But,happily my forum browsing now is as fast as before. So good on ya! Appreciate the effort. However, keep working those hours and you will end up looking as old as me. Take care of yourself as well as the forum. Thanks a million.

Greg · 01-31-2003, 04:01 PM

John,

Much better (I have an ADSL). Thank you very much for all of your efforts and contributions on behalf of the Luger Forum

Greg

ToggleTop · 01-31-2003, 04:45 PM

Hello John D.,
I am on a 56K modem and I seem to be slower than I have been going from one page to the next. I also am still having to log in everytime I go to the forum. I have tried everything recommended to prevent this but nothing seems to work. And to add to this my custom avatar keeps disappearing. I know this is a big load for you but just thought the info might help.

John D. · 01-31-2003, 05:22 PM

Hi All...!!!

Thanks a million for the feedback!!! It's much appreciated!!! Sorry for the delayed reply on my end - but I was installing another software patch...

Also, ToggleTop - I'll get you squared away in just a bit..!!! Let me take a look for your Avatar, and I'll set it up for you on a permanent basis (I'll add it to the root dir for you

). As well, can you tell me how you are coming into this Forum (from http://www.lugerforum.com or another link?), and what type of Browser you are using (Mac/Windows/Linux - IE, Netscape, Opera, etc..)... I'll PM you when I have some suggestions...

Thanks again to all..!!!

ToggleTop · 01-31-2003, 05:37 PM

John D.,
I have tried entering the forum through the main page and going directly to the forum page. Both entries seem to give the same result.
I am on AOL and I guess I browse with AOL. I do have Internet Explorer but my browser page reflects the AOL browser. I guess I could try going to Internet Explorer's browser page and see if that makes a difference.
Don't spend to much time on this because none of it is a big problem!

Thanks,

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2003, 05:55 PM

Toggletop, try opening Internet Explorer and bookmark Lugerforum.com as your home page, but after you log in.

John, 56.6 K much faster than earlier this week, will play some more, always start at the top and read down.

Ed

ToggleTop · 01-31-2003, 06:14 PM

Ed,
When I enter the forum through Internet Explorer I do not have to log in! It use to work with the AOL browser but about a week ago it changed. There must be something different. I set LugerForum as my home page like you said.

Thanks,

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2003, 06:20 PM

At some point IE must have remembered your settings and now just logs you in. Nice for home, bad for the office, but good for the home!

Hugh · 01-31-2003, 07:52 PM

I'm using IE and a 56K modem on a dialup connection, and come in directly to the discussion page. For the last few days I could go armadillo hunting while it was changing from one page to the other. Tonight things are working a lot faster, but not as fast as a week or so ago. <img border="0" alt="[sleep]" title="" src="graemlins/sleep.gif" />

Dwight Gruber · 01-31-2003, 08:56 PM

John,

IE, 58k dialup, access from the main Forum page, not only is it the fastest I can remember it being, it responds faster than most web sites. Excellent.

--Dwight

ViggoG · 01-31-2003, 09:37 PM

This is the best yet, faster switching threads,and loads that movie faster than I have ever seen.
Good show, My sound is off but the figures are really good.
<img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" />
Cackus Juice'il do'it evr timeeeee.
Thanks John.

John Sabato · 01-31-2003, 09:49 PM

I use a 56K dialup connection from home John D., and average 53.5 K every time I log on. I use IE 6, and the page loading is much perceptibly faster than last week.

Good Job Ubergeek!

ViggoG · 02-01-2003, 09:58 AM

Just noticed a loss of [<] & [>] page buttons.
Viggog

ToggleTop · 02-01-2003, 03:32 PM

Well,
I guess my Internet connection is about as poor as they get. With my 56K I connect at 26400 bps and once a month I might hit 28800 bps. Everything is slow to me so I guess I cannot compete with you fellows. I said mine was slow but I guess it is always slow. Gives you plenty of time for a pee break though!

JohnF · 02-01-2003, 03:40 PM

I connect from the UK with a 128k ISDN connection. (I live in the boonies and will be dead long before broadband gets here.) My connection to the forum is great while the USA sleeps but slows down significantly once you guys get out of bed and seek out Luger info.
That being said, the quality of the posts and info on this forum would make a much worse connection tolerable. Keep up the good work!!
Many thanks,
John

G.W. Gill · 02-01-2003, 04:31 PM

56K dialup from home, AOL, Windows Exp, connection at 53+. Much faster than last week. Thanks for the hard work and Website!

Pete Ebbink · 02-01-2003, 06:32 PM

John D.

In one word,...screaming...!!! (on my DSL...)

Thanks for your continued hard work !

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

01-31-2003, 01:48 PM	#1
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Feedback.... ??!! As many of you know, I've been trying to get the most out of this connection/server/network. For example, starting at 3AM this morning - I reinstalled another version of Linux for this main server without all the "overhead" on my previous install... Yesterday, I also upgraded/replaced all my remaining network hubs with switches (and tossed all the hubs)... As you may know - over the next several weeks, I'll also be more then doubling my bandwidth into the Internet... Anyway - I finished it up earlier today.... And just tried optimizing the web settings (reverting to some PHP scripts, and playing with the cache - etc.). HOWEVER - IF YOU HAVE A MOMENT, could you please post back if it is better for you right now???!!! Just a quick comment would be very appreciated.... And while I'm waiting for your feedback - I cut a quick video - explaining how I feel as of this week..!!! If you'd like to see it - it here: http://www.ubergeek.tv/switchlinux/ Best to all..!!

01-31-2003, 02:12 PM	#2
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	I have a cable-modem, and this is probably the best connection to the forum I've got yet!!! __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

01-31-2003, 02:15 PM	#3
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Johnny C. Kitchens: <strong>I have a cable-modem, and this is probably the best connection to the forum I've got yet!!!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Thanks Johnny..!!! That is exactly what I am looking for (previous experience compared to today and your connection type)..!!! Best to you! John

01-31-2003, 03:28 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	John, I wondered what was up. I also have a cable modem and up until this week navigating among the forums and topics was very fast. Then starting about Monday, I had time to go make a sandwich when moving from one screen to the next. I chalked it up to that new net virus and figured it would resolve sooner or later. But,happily my forum browsing now is as fast as before. So good on ya! Appreciate the effort. However, keep working those hours and you will end up looking as old as me. Take care of yourself as well as the forum. Thanks a million. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-31-2003, 04:45 PM	#6
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello John D., I am on a 56K modem and I seem to be slower than I have been going from one page to the next. I also am still having to log in everytime I go to the forum. I have tried everything recommended to prevent this but nothing seems to work. And to add to this my custom avatar keeps disappearing. I know this is a big load for you but just thought the info might help. __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

01-31-2003, 04:01 PM	#5
Greg User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John, Much better (I have an ADSL). Thank you very much for all of your efforts and contributions on behalf of the Luger Forum Greg

01-31-2003, 05:22 PM	#7
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Hi All...!!! Thanks a million for the feedback!!! It's much appreciated!!! Sorry for the delayed reply on my end - but I was installing another software patch... Also, ToggleTop - I'll get you squared away in just a bit..!!! Let me take a look for your Avatar, and I'll set it up for you on a permanent basis (I'll add it to the root dir for you ). As well, can you tell me how you are coming into this Forum (from http://www.lugerforum.com or another link?), and what type of Browser you are using (Mac/Windows/Linux - IE, Netscape, Opera, etc..)... I'll PM you when I have some suggestions... Thanks again to all..!!!

01-31-2003, 05:37 PM	#8
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John D., I have tried entering the forum through the main page and going directly to the forum page. Both entries seem to give the same result. I am on AOL and I guess I browse with AOL. I do have Internet Explorer but my browser page reflects the AOL browser. I guess I could try going to Internet Explorer's browser page and see if that makes a difference. Don't spend to much time on this because none of it is a big problem! Thanks, __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

01-31-2003, 05:55 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Toggletop, try opening Internet Explorer and bookmark Lugerforum.com as your home page, but after you log in. John, 56.6 K much faster than earlier this week, will play some more, always start at the top and read down. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-31-2003, 06:14 PM	#10
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed, When I enter the forum through Internet Explorer I do not have to log in! It use to work with the AOL browser but about a week ago it changed. There must be something different. I set LugerForum as my home page like you said. Thanks, __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

01-31-2003, 06:20 PM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	At some point IE must have remembered your settings and now just logs you in. Nice for home, bad for the office, but good for the home! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-31-2003, 07:52 PM	#12
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I'm using IE and a 56K modem on a dialup connection, and come in directly to the discussion page. For the last few days I could go armadillo hunting while it was changing from one page to the other. Tonight things are working a lot faster, but not as fast as a week or so ago. <img border="0" alt="[sleep]" title="" src="graemlins/sleep.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-31-2003, 08:56 PM	#13
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	John, IE, 58k dialup, access from the main Forum page, not only is it the fastest I can remember it being, it responds faster than most web sites. Excellent. --Dwight

01-31-2003, 09:37 PM	#14
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is the best yet, faster switching threads,and loads that movie faster than I have ever seen. Good show, My sound is off but the figures are really good. <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> Cackus Juice'il do'it evr timeeeee. Thanks John.

01-31-2003, 09:49 PM	#15
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I use a 56K dialup connection from home John D., and average 53.5 K every time I log on. I use IE 6, and the page loading is much perceptibly faster than last week. Good Job Ubergeek! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-01-2003, 09:58 AM	#16
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just noticed a loss of [<] & [>] page buttons. Viggog

02-01-2003, 03:32 PM	#17
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, I guess my Internet connection is about as poor as they get. With my 56K I connect at 26400 bps and once a month I might hit 28800 bps. Everything is slow to me so I guess I cannot compete with you fellows. I said mine was slow but I guess it is always slow. Gives you plenty of time for a pee break though! __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

02-01-2003, 03:40 PM	#18
JohnF User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I connect from the UK with a 128k ISDN connection. (I live in the boonies and will be dead long before broadband gets here.) My connection to the forum is great while the USA sleeps but slows down significantly once you guys get out of bed and seek out Luger info. That being said, the quality of the posts and info on this forum would make a much worse connection tolerable. Keep up the good work!! Many thanks, John

02-01-2003, 04:31 PM	#19
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	56K dialup from home, AOL, Windows Exp, connection at 53+. Much faster than last week. Thanks for the hard work and Website!

02-01-2003, 06:32 PM	#20
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	John D. In one word,...screaming...!!! (on my DSL...) Thanks for your continued hard work ! Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />