Server Update...

John D. · 10-28-2003, 03:13 PM

Yesterday afternoon - one of the network cards in this server (there are bunches of servers, but only the Forum server was effected) went "belly up", - and I couldn't get one of the new replacements to "bind". So - rather then fight an old version of Linux - hell - I just reinstalled the whole damn thing from the ground up with another current version (uses the latest and greatest - which is a PIA to set up/configure). Sorry for the interuption - but we were live at 5AM my time - and then at 6:30 - had to take it down - and rebuild this Forum database.

Looks like we are back - however, I will have to take it down a little later to move some more files across - but it should be only a short "intermission"...

In the meantime - please know - I am aware that the "photo upload" and the "Spell Check" do not work. The Photo upload, I hope to write a new PHP script which will allow folks to upload more then one file at a time. The Spelling Checker - heck - I dunno - I have to install PSPELL and config the Apache server with the mod_speling.so module, and that may take some time...

Anyway - sorry for the interuption through last evening and through the night.

Best to all..!

- John

John D. · 10-28-2003, 05:25 PM

Update......

I'll be transferring some files to this server between 5PM and 7PM EST this evening - so you might notice the Forums are online/offline/online/off.. - Well you get the idea....

Anyway - as well - through the evening tonight, I'll also be re-indexing the Search Database - so at times, the server might appear "jerky" (well - not the posts, but the response times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> )...

Have a great evening!

- John D.

Ron Wood · 10-28-2003, 06:02 PM

Ain't technology wonderful. Shouldn't have let the smoke out of that network card.

Get some sleep. We can do without photos for a little while, and who needs spellin chekcer wen you can spel as gud as i can.

John D. · 10-28-2003, 06:52 PM

Hey Ron...

Thanks....

OK - the server should be up for the rest of the night - as I just completed the transfer... But, replies might be "ad hoc" and a little "jumpy", as one of the databases refreshes, as it updates posts/threads "on the fly" from my other Forums - which have almost a million messages to reindex.

About the smoke in the net card.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Yea - I was "smokin' " at about 1 AM last night - when I figured it was better just to upgrade/re-install....

Best to you - and my thanks for all, Ron...!

- John D.

Edward Tinker · 10-28-2003, 07:03 PM

damn 'puters

John D. · 10-28-2003, 07:07 PM

LOL!!!!

I almost kept my sanity through the whole ordeal as well..!!!

Of course - don't reply - I've been up for 48 hours on this stupid 'Puter.. And - I have another 13 servers to worry about.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

Wasn't it Gore who discovered the "Internet"? Well - where is that "pot of Gold" waiting at the end of the "Internet Rainbow"???!!!!

Sheesh...... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

PACKET · 10-28-2003, 10:23 PM

"Ain't technology wonderful. Shouldn't have let the smoke out of that network card."

Arent you guys aware that cans of replacement smoke are available from your local electronics store? It is, however, tricky to reload the smoke into the components as they are quite small, and you know how smoke is. Its hard to get it to go where you want. Anyway, I just thought I might be able to help.

Edward Tinker · 10-28-2003, 10:34 PM

Sorry, you are almost no help, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . The trick of sneaking that smoke baCK In is almost impossible. Next time JD oughter send the card to you!

heh, heh, we are funny guys aren't we packet

PACKET · 10-28-2003, 11:10 PM

Actually, John might be able to load more smoke from the hard drive if he types the proper command line. If its a unix based machine, I believe he can go to the /ect/system/hardware/smoke file. He can then type [more smoke]. If this doesnt work, he will have to use the vi editor tool and increase the ammount of smoke in that file.

Navy · 10-28-2003, 11:21 PM

[I am aware that the "photo upload" and the "Spell Check" do not work. ]

This is news?

Tom A

John Sabato · 10-29-2003, 10:39 AM

Let the poor guy sleep fellas... or the next time the smoke escapes there won't be anyone to help us.

and Tom A. --- your experiences with spell check and photo upload are not typical... there is something really goofy about your connection to the internet that probably won't get resolved until you return to the 'burbs in Virginia where I can have your full attention for some adjustments... I just haven't figured out yet if it is the computer that needs adjustments or the operator...

John D. · 10-29-2003, 11:38 AM

Hi guys....

The photo upload is back. I changed the links to the left to reflect the change. You may have to "refresh" your browser and update your bookmarks if you had the previous page "saved". As well - there is an auto redirect on the old page.

Also - I scripted PHP rather then programming a CGI file - which is much cleaner. As well, there are some new changes:

- If you get an error uploading - your will see an Error Message describing what the error is (file size or wrong file type or etc...) So - you can troubleshoot uploading a little better...

After an "upload" - I added a form, that you'll see under you uploaded picture - to upload anther pic. No swaping back and forth between forms... It all takes place from the same screen.

If you "upload" a picture like my picture of my luger.jpg - it will automatically parse it for you to mypictureofmyluger.jpg.

If you upload a picture with the SAME name as a previous one - or a name that has been used, I'll automatically change it for you as well - so in the example above, if you uploaded the same picture twice, the second pic would be called mypictureofmyluger_1.jpg. You'll be informed of the name change and the link that you copy will reflect the updated name....

Enjoy....

Thor · 10-29-2003, 11:46 AM

John D, we appreciate all your hard work! Hope you get all the sleep you need! Thanks buddy!

John D. · 10-29-2003, 12:03 PM

Hey Thor..!

Actually - I grabbed a few hours last night - so I'm almost feeling "awake"!!!

Now - on to the "spiller Chicker".. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Dok · 10-29-2003, 01:54 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by John D.:
Update......

the server might appear "jerky"...

- John D.<hr /></blockquote>My only question is... Is that beef jerky or chicken jerky??

You're doing a great job pal...

Dok

Frank H · 10-29-2003, 02:49 PM

John - Where do we send a contribution for all your hard work. This is one great site!
Frank H

John D. · 10-29-2003, 07:09 PM

Hey Frank

You and the very few others who have asked to assist with the financial operation of this Forum are simply outstanding.... My warmest thanks for your offer...

If you would like, please send any contribution to
John Dunkle
PO Box 111
Portsmouth, NH 03802

All I can offer in return is a nifty "Lugerforum Patron" under your SIG, and that this site will stay on-line and running for quite some time. In the future - I may add some areas that are for those who support this site directly - just some enhancements and a few "features".

But honestly - when someone steps forward in public or private - and asks what they can do to assist, I'm a little speechless and overwhelmed.

My thanks for that Ã¢?? and your offer and your post.

ItÃ¢??s more appreciated then many may realizeÃ¢?Â¦.

John D.

Navy · 10-30-2003, 08:33 AM

John,

My contribution (other than the humor I unwittingly provide with my technical "expertise"???) is enroute.

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 10-30-2003, 11:56 AM

As mine will be on Friday and I highly suggest, that those who enjoy this forum as much as I do, consider a worthwhile contribution.

Edward Tinker

John D. · 10-30-2003, 07:58 PM

Hey Guys..!

My thanks... Your support and comments are more appreciated then you know. As you can tell - I think I finally have this server stabilized after today. Overall, it appears to be faster then the previous one - and I think I also have the issues solved for the P38 and PPK forums. They seem to have held together great today....

Anyway - I'm going to throw this out for comments - and I'll ask for your candid replies....

I'm wrestling with doing an entire "upgrade" on the overall Lugerforum site - not just the pages, but rather some unique "features" in the overall technology and features available.

I won't get into specifics yet - but for any websites you visit often (no they don't have to be firearms related) - can you tell me what you like for features? There is an astounding array of things that can be done with technology - so I'd really appreciate any suggestions. In the back - yes, I'm working on some new areas - in hope to benefit all of the folks here, and for the first time Lugerforum visitor. Frankly - some of the ideas are rather cool...

Again, my thanks to all of you.

10-28-2003, 03:13 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	Server Update... Yesterday afternoon - one of the network cards in this server (there are bunches of servers, but only the Forum server was effected) went "belly up", - and I couldn't get one of the new replacements to "bind". So - rather then fight an old version of Linux - hell - I just reinstalled the whole damn thing from the ground up with another current version (uses the latest and greatest - which is a PIA to set up/configure). Sorry for the interuption - but we were live at 5AM my time - and then at 6:30 - had to take it down - and rebuild this Forum database. Looks like we are back - however, I will have to take it down a little later to move some more files across - but it should be only a short "intermission"... In the meantime - please know - I am aware that the "photo upload" and the "Spell Check" do not work. The Photo upload, I hope to write a new PHP script which will allow folks to upload more then one file at a time. The Spelling Checker - heck - I dunno - I have to install PSPELL and config the Apache server with the mod_speling.so module, and that may take some time... Anyway - sorry for the interuption through last evening and through the night. Best to all..! - John

10-28-2003, 06:02 PM	#3
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	Ain't technology wonderful. Shouldn't have let the smoke out of that network card. Get some sleep. We can do without photos for a little while, and who needs spellin chekcer wen you can spel as gud as i can. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-28-2003, 07:03 PM	#5
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	damn 'puters __________________ 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

10-28-2003, 10:34 PM	#8
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	Sorry, you are almost no help, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . The trick of sneaking that smoke baCK In is almost impossible. Next time JD oughter send the card to you! heh, heh, we are funny guys aren't we packet __________________ 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

10-29-2003, 10:39 AM	#11
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	Let the poor guy sleep fellas... or the next time the smoke escapes there won't be anyone to help us. and Tom A. --- your experiences with spell check and photo upload are not typical... there is something really goofy about your connection to the internet that probably won't get resolved until you return to the 'burbs in Virginia where I can have your full attention for some adjustments... I just haven't figured out yet if it is the computer that needs adjustments or the operator... __________________ 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..."*

10-28-2003, 05:25 PM	#2
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	Update...... I'll be transferring some files to this server between 5PM and 7PM EST this evening - so you might notice the Forums are online/offline/online/off.. - Well you get the idea.... Anyway - as well - through the evening tonight, I'll also be re-indexing the Search Database - so at times, the server might appear "jerky" (well - not the posts, but the response times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> )... Have a great evening! - John D.

10-28-2003, 06:52 PM	#4
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	Hey Ron... Thanks.... OK - the server should be up for the rest of the night - as I just completed the transfer... But, replies might be "ad hoc" and a little "jumpy", as one of the databases refreshes, as it updates posts/threads "on the fly" from my other Forums - which have almost a million messages to reindex. About the smoke in the net card.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Yea - I was "smokin' " at about 1 AM last night - when I figured it was better just to upgrade/re-install.... Best to you - and my thanks for all, Ron...! - John D.

10-28-2003, 07:07 PM	#6
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	LOL!!!! I almost kept my sanity through the whole ordeal as well..!!! Of course - don't reply - I've been up for 48 hours on this stupid 'Puter.. And - I have another 13 servers to worry about.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Wasn't it Gore who discovered the "Internet"? Well - where is that "pot of Gold" waiting at the end of the "Internet Rainbow"???!!!! Sheesh...... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

10-28-2003, 10:23 PM	#7
PACKET User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Ain't technology wonderful. Shouldn't have let the smoke out of that network card." Arent you guys aware that cans of replacement smoke are available from your local electronics store? It is, however, tricky to reload the smoke into the components as they are quite small, and you know how smoke is. Its hard to get it to go where you want. Anyway, I just thought I might be able to help.

10-28-2003, 11:10 PM	#9
PACKET User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually, John might be able to load more smoke from the hard drive if he types the proper command line. If its a unix based machine, I believe he can go to the /ect/system/hardware/smoke file. He can then type [more smoke]. If this doesnt work, he will have to use the vi editor tool and increase the ammount of smoke in that file.

10-28-2003, 11:21 PM	#10
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	[I am aware that the "photo upload" and the "Spell Check" do not work. ] This is news? Tom A

10-29-2003, 11:38 AM	#12
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 guys.... The photo upload is back. I changed the links to the left to reflect the change. You may have to "refresh" your browser and update your bookmarks if you had the previous page "saved". As well - there is an auto redirect on the old page. Also - I scripted PHP rather then programming a CGI file - which is much cleaner. As well, there are some new changes: - If you get an error uploading - your will see an Error Message describing what the error is (file size or wrong file type or etc...) So - you can troubleshoot uploading a little better... After an "upload" - I added a form, that you'll see under you uploaded picture - to upload anther pic. No swaping back and forth between forms... It all takes place from the same screen. If you "upload" a picture like my picture of my luger.jpg - it will automatically parse it for you to mypictureofmyluger.jpg. If you upload a picture with the SAME name as a previous one - or a name that has been used, I'll automatically change it for you as well - so in the example above, if you uploaded the same picture twice, the second pic would be called mypictureofmyluger_1.jpg. You'll be informed of the name change and the link that you copy will reflect the updated name.... Enjoy....

10-29-2003, 11:46 AM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	John D, we appreciate all your hard work! Hope you get all the sleep you need! Thanks buddy! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10-29-2003, 12:03 PM	#14
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	Hey Thor..! Actually - I grabbed a few hours last night - so I'm almost feeling "awake"!!! Now - on to the "spiller Chicker".. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

10-29-2003, 01:54 PM	#15
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 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 John D.: <strong>Update...... the server might appear "jerky"... - John D.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">My only question is... Is that beef jerky or chicken jerky?? You're doing a great job pal... Dok __________________ You can never be too rich; too thin; or too well armed! http://www.centercustomcases.com/

10-29-2003, 02:49 PM	#16
Frank H User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N. FL Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John - Where do we send a contribution for all your hard work. This is one great site! Frank H

10-29-2003, 07:09 PM	#17
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	Hey Frank You and the very few others who have asked to assist with the financial operation of this Forum are simply outstanding.... My warmest thanks for your offer... If you would like, please send any contribution to John Dunkle PO Box 111 Portsmouth, NH 03802 All I can offer in return is a nifty "Lugerforum Patron" under your SIG, and that this site will stay on-line and running for quite some time. In the future - I may add some areas that are for those who support this site directly - just some enhancements and a few "features". But honestly - when someone steps forward in public or private - and asks what they can do to assist, I'm a little speechless and overwhelmed. My thanks for that Ã¢?? and your offer and your post. ItÃ¢??s more appreciated then many may realizeÃ¢?Â¦. John D.

10-30-2003, 08:33 AM	#18
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	John, My contribution (other than the humor I unwittingly provide with my technical "expertise"???) is enroute. Tom A

10-30-2003, 11:56 AM	#19
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	As mine will be on Friday and I highly suggest, that those who enjoy this forum as much as I do, consider a worthwhile contribution. Edward Tinker __________________ 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

10-30-2003, 07:58 PM	#20
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	Hey Guys..! My thanks... Your support and comments are more appreciated then you know. As you can tell - I think I finally have this server stabilized after today. Overall, it appears to be faster then the previous one - and I think I also have the issues solved for the P38 and PPK forums. They seem to have held together great today.... Anyway - I'm going to throw this out for comments - and I'll ask for your candid replies.... I'm wrestling with doing an entire "upgrade" on the overall Lugerforum site - not just the pages, but rather some unique "features" in the overall technology and features available. I won't get into specifics yet - but for any websites you visit often (no they don't have to be firearms related) - can you tell me what you like for features? There is an astounding array of things that can be done with technology - so I'd really appreciate any suggestions. In the back - yes, I'm working on some new areas - in hope to benefit all of the folks here, and for the first time Lugerforum visitor. Frankly - some of the ideas are rather cool... Again, my thanks to all of you.