What the heck happened?

Christopher II · April 28, 2001, 01:39 PM

Did the board go down for a little bit just now? I could get onto the main page, but not into any of the forums.

What happened?

Later,
Chris

TheBluesMan · April 28, 2001, 07:36 PM

I dunno. Happened to me too.

**Rich Lucibella** · April 28, 2001, 07:53 PM

working on the new server.

Critical tasks, like checking Host Name, I save for Saturdays. Fewer get inconvenienced then. What you saw was the network trying to figure out which server to hit when both had the same name!

Rich

TheBluesMan · April 29, 2001, 11:39 AM

"Conflicting orders caused the network to turn paranoid and determine that the mission should be carried out without any human involvement."

<just what do you think you are doing, dave.>

<open thefiringline door HAL>

<i'm afraid i can't do that, dave>

Hal · April 30, 2001, 07:41 PM

In my best 9000 voice
Daisy, Daisy,
Give me your answer true.
I'm half crazy,,,,

Sorry Dave,
Just couldn't resist.

TheBluesMan · April 30, 2001, 08:58 PM

April 28, 2001, 01:39 PM	#1
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April 28, 2001, 07:53 PM	#3
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	It was me... working on the new server. Critical tasks, like checking Host Name, I save for Saturdays. Fewer get inconvenienced then. What you saw was the network trying to figure out which server to hit when both had the same name! Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 28, 2001, 07:36 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	I dunno. Happened to me too.

April 29, 2001, 11:39 AM	#4
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	"Conflicting orders caused the network to turn paranoid and determine that the mission should be carried out without any human involvement." <just what do you think you are doing, dave.> <open thefiringline door HAL> <i'm afraid i can't do that, dave>

April 30, 2001, 07:41 PM	#5
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	In my best 9000 voice Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer true. I'm half crazy,,,, Sorry Dave, Just couldn't resist.

April 30, 2001, 08:58 PM	#6
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558