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05-07-2008, 10:02 AM
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MacTalk Backend Changes
 MacTalk Backend Changes Weekend of flakey access
You may notice some odd stuff going on this weekend in regards to the site. Things like not being able to log in via the front page and maybe some URLs not working.
MacTalk has had lots of cruft piled on top of old bits, heaped on top of hacks, so this stuff needs to be done to ensure our planned super duper awesome upgrades go along smoothly and ensure future upgrades can be done with a minimal amount of hassle. The Google Ads on the front of the page are only there because you're not logged in - if you want to avoid them that badly, I suggest bookmarking a direct link to the forums - http://forums.mactalk.com.au
In this time of upgrades, feel free to re-connect with your family or enjoy the outdoors. Don't forget the gut-busting work our fearless sys admin, Currawong, as he's the one pushing the buttons to make it all work. Leave him a tip via PayPal donations (all donations go straight to him now! - just scroll down to the bottom of the page, or send me a PM for our bank details), as he does really make sacrifices to make sure you guys get a rock solid server to whinge about iPhone plans on! |
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05-07-2008, 10:21 AM
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Good news, thanks for the update.
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05-07-2008, 10:30 AM
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MacTalk has had lots of cruft piled on top of old bits, heaped on top of hacks,
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So you're saying that in its current state it's a lot like Windows?
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05-07-2008, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tintinaujapon
So you're saying that in its current state it's a lot like Windows?
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Pretty much 
You could say we're working on what Vista should have been, hah |
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05-07-2008, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tintinaujapon
So you're saying that in its current state it's a lot like Windows?
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hehe funny 
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05-07-2008, 02:14 PM
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i see you chose the standard calming photo to get everyone through this, decryption
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05-07-2008, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tezz27000
i see you chose the standard calming photo to get everyone through this, decryption
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I've got loads of images ready for this sort of thing! |
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05-07-2008, 04:51 PM
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Right then, I am going dolphin watching tomorrow instead of mactalk watching  With any luck, some pix tomorrow night.
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05-07-2008, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by decryption
In this time of upgrades, feel free to re-connect with your family or enjoy the outdoors. Don't forget the gut-busting work our fearless sys admin, Currawong does, as he's the one pushing the buttons to make it all work. Leave him a tip via PayPal donations (all donations go straight to him now! - just scroll down to the bottom of the page, or send me a PM for our bank details), as he does really make sacrifices to make sure you guys get a rock solid server to whinge about iPhone plans on!
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You forgot a word.
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05-07-2008, 06:12 PM
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So now MacTalk won't crash when Telstra or Vodafone release their iPhone plans?
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05-07-2008, 06:35 PM
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So now MacTalk won't crash when Telstra or Vodafone release their iPhone plans?
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Oh that may still happen. There's only so many simultaneous connections one little server can take |
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05-07-2008, 10:53 PM
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How many broke things the other day?
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06-07-2008, 11:04 AM
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Did the fot just change or was it me?
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06-07-2008, 11:09 AM
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Did the fot just change or was it me?
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Yeah I see a different font on this page. And if its a one off here is a screenshot. |
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06-07-2008, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by matthewk
Yeah I see a different font on this page. And if its a one off here is a screenshot. |
Off Topic: Cheers for that screenshot, it reminded me how nice the forums our without signatures |
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