PBW server is back up. - Page 10

Unknown_Enemy · #91 November 17th, 2003, 05:33 PM

Hey Geo,

Can we get an ETA ?

oooops....HeHe...Just couldn't resist......

Captain Kwok · #92 November 18th, 2003, 02:47 AM

I'm curious about this DSL hookup...is this just a normal DSL hookup that a user would use to surf the internet from thier home computer or is it a specialized one designed for servers?

If it's the former, I'm suprised it would take so long just to setup an account for that, who'd want to wait over 3 weeks just to get service - yikes.

Fyron · #93 November 18th, 2003, 03:25 AM

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If it's the former, I'm suprised it would take so long just to setup an account for that, who'd want to wait over 3 weeks just to get service - yikes.

Anyone in the US...

Roanon · #94 November 18th, 2003, 07:44 AM

You need a static IP in order for a server to work properly. Normal DSL usually makes a forced disconnect at regular intervalls, just to make sure you don't get a static IP, so they can charge ridiculous overprices for static. Few noteworthy exeptions.

Fyron · #95 November 18th, 2003, 07:47 AM

Not really. You can use services like www.no-ip.org to keep your server up to date. As long as you have a stable IP (as in, it stays the same for a few days) and can keep on top of changes, the downtimes are minimal.

This isn't a good idea for huge web sites like www.microsoft.com, but for something with the relatively low traffic of PBW, it is not a big problem. Of course, you could always write a program to detect changes in IP address and send the appropriate commands to get the IP of the domain updated automatically...

Roanon · #96 November 18th, 2003, 01:50 PM

"Minimal downtime" is not running a server properly

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Plus, especially with PBW rather than microsoft.com (who really needs it?

), where you have to rely on the server, or you will end up with "manual only" constantly. You cannot run automated turns on a server that may be unavailable for the Last half hour before deadline.

geoschmo · #97 November 18th, 2003, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Not really. You can use services like www.no-ip.org to keep your server up to date. As long as you have a stable IP (as in, it stays the same for a few days) and can keep on top of changes, the downtimes are minimal. This isn't a good idea for huge web sites like www.microsoft.com, but for something with the relatively low traffic of PBW, it is not a big problem. Of course, you could always write a program to detect changes in IP address and send the appropriate commands to get the IP of the domain updated automatically...

I am fully aware that this is doable from a technical aspect. The problem is it violates the user agreement, at least for the few isp's I looked into in my area. Also keep in mind that PBW requires a decent upload speed to be a consistantly functional game server. In fact it's uploading more then it's downloading. Your typical residential dsl, even many cable modems, run in the 128 range on the upload. I was told when I took over the service form Admiral that 128 upload was not enough.

Geoschmo

Unknown_Enemy · #98 November 21st, 2003, 09:41 AM

This should be THE DAY !!!
The day on which we get PBW back up !!!!!!!

Isn't it ?

Slynky · #99 November 21st, 2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Unknown_Enemy:
This should be THE DAY !!!
The day on which we get PBW back up !!!!!!!

Isn't it ?

Well, assuming there's no repeat of the line not working after it's "hooked" up and the two involved parties point the finger at each other (like we've seen before).

Kiedryn · #**100** November 21st, 2003, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by Slynky:
Well, assuming there's no repeat of the line not working after it's "hooked" up and the two involved parties point the finger at each other (like we've seen before).

It is nice to know that not only in Poland there are peoples who would rather pass the buck upon someone else. :-|