suggestion to improve system speed

RWK · September 21, 2000, 02:16 PM

Oh High Administrators and Systems Gurus,

Here's a possible idea to improve TFL processing speed. Using "Today's Active Topics" (TAT) is designed to improve timely thread access. However, since TAT provides all current topics, it may not be used as much as it would be with a hopefully simple change. If a member could tailor his TAT selection to only forums of interest, I suspect we'd get: (1) far greater use of TAT, (2) an overall reduction in system demand, and (3) a concomitant increase is system responsiveness.

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George Hill · September 21, 2000, 04:47 PM

Good Idea - Thanks.

**Rich Lucibella** · September 21, 2000, 05:13 PM

RWK-
I agree. It's a good idea. However, we didn't write the software; we only license it. What you're suggesting requires a rather substantive "hack" of that software....and subsequent hack and tweak of the upgrades provided about every 60 days. Although we have the right to alter the code, UBB is a very delicate little monster. I'm afraid it's out of the question.

For myself, I've found this server to be lightning fast. Certainly faster than any other we've been on since inception. Is it just me?
Rich

RWK · September 21, 2000, 08:24 PM

Rich, George and Company:

I agree this server is faster, although I have experienced occasional delays (may not be our TFL server, however).

My only thought was to increase systems efficiency, by decreasing aggregate traffic volume, without adversely influencing member service. I am not surprised that software complications make this another "good -- but too hard -- idea".

I'll keep suggesting on the off chance we uncover a worthy idea that can actually be implemented without screwing the software up.

Best regards -- Roy

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Dennis · September 22, 2000, 07:13 AM

Great. We have a fast server.

But my ISP passes things along with the speed of a one-handed sculptor using toothpicks to etch words into granite.

Grrrr.

And we only have ONE ISP here in the backwoods - all others would be long distance.

Can't wait for more info on satellite comms.

Forest Grump

HukeOKC · September 22, 2000, 07:50 AM

Dennis, You probably already know about this but here is a link to some hope for you.

http://www.direcpc.com/

**Mal H** · September 22, 2000, 11:14 AM

Dennis, I will be able to give you first hand info on whether DirecPC works as advertised in about 2 weeks. We are moving to the boonies and although we have a good ISP available (Starpower), there is no high speed stuff in the area so I am forced to go with DirecPC for my business connection. Stay tuned to this station for further details...

Dennis · September 22, 2000, 12:12 PM

Huke! Thanks! This is worth looking into!!

Mal, Puh-LEASE let me know how this works for you. I'm sick, tired, and ticked off sitting here getting 100K pages in 2K increments. Grrr!

Thanks for your help, fellas!!

OBOY! And it's after 12 noon! This calls for a Shiner!

Gunslinger · September 22, 2000, 01:34 PM

Dennis if it is any consulation I'm also anxious for you to have a new (unlimited useage) server. We all need and deserve 24/7 TFL access.

George Hill · September 22, 2000, 11:00 PM

A lot of the bottle neck people can be seeing could be ISP related... or bandwidth issues depending on when you try to pull down a page.
My DSL line is SMOKING and I have seen NO delays even during peak hours.

September 21, 2000, 02:16 PM	#1
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	Oh High Administrators and Systems Gurus, Here's a possible idea to improve TFL processing speed. Using "Today's Active Topics" (TAT) is designed to improve timely thread access. However, since TAT provides all current topics, it may not be used as much as it would be with a hopefully simple change. If a member could tailor his TAT selection to only forums of interest, I suspect we'd get: (1) far greater use of TAT, (2) an overall reduction in system demand, and (3) a concomitant increase is system responsiveness. [This message has been edited by RWK (edited September 21, 2000).]

September 21, 2000, 04:47 PM	#2
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Good Idea - Thanks.

September 21, 2000, 05:13 PM	#3
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	RWK- I agree. It's a good idea. However, we didn't write the software; we only license it. What you're suggesting requires a rather substantive "hack" of that software....and subsequent hack and tweak of the upgrades provided about every 60 days. Although we have the right to alter the code, UBB is a very delicate little monster. I'm afraid it's out of the question. For myself, I've found this server to be lightning fast. Certainly faster than any other we've been on since inception. Is it just me? Rich

September 21, 2000, 08:24 PM	#4
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	Rich, George and Company: I agree this server is faster, although I have experienced occasional delays (may not be our TFL server, however). My only thought was to increase systems efficiency, by decreasing aggregate traffic volume, without adversely influencing member service. I am not surprised that software complications make this another "good -- but too hard -- idea". I'll keep suggesting on the off chance we uncover a worthy idea that can actually be implemented without screwing the software up. Best regards -- Roy [This message has been edited by RWK (edited September 21, 2000).]

September 22, 2000, 07:13 AM	#5
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	Great. We have a fast server. But my ISP passes things along with the speed of a one-handed sculptor using toothpicks to etch words into granite. Grrrr. And we only have ONE ISP here in the backwoods - all others would be long distance. Can't wait for more info on satellite comms. Forest Grump

September 22, 2000, 07:50 AM	#6
HukeOKC Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 347	Dennis, You probably already know about this but here is a link to some hope for you. http://www.direcpc.com/

September 22, 2000, 11:14 AM	#7
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Dennis, I will be able to give you first hand info on whether DirecPC works as advertised in about 2 weeks. We are moving to the boonies and although we have a good ISP available (Starpower), there is no high speed stuff in the area so I am forced to go with DirecPC for my business connection. Stay tuned to this station for further details...

September 22, 2000, 12:12 PM	#8
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	Huke! Thanks! This is worth looking into!! Mal, Puh-LEASE let me know how this works for you. I'm sick, tired, and ticked off sitting here getting 100K pages in 2K increments. Grrr! Thanks for your help, fellas!! OBOY! And it's after 12 noon! This calls for a Shiner!

September 22, 2000, 01:34 PM	#9
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Dennis if it is any consulation I'm also anxious for you to have a new (unlimited useage) server. We all need and deserve 24/7 TFL access.

September 22, 2000, 11:00 PM	#10
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	A lot of the bottle neck people can be seeing could be ISP related... or bandwidth issues depending on when you try to pull down a page. My DSL line is SMOKING and I have seen NO delays even during peak hours.