Author: Pete Galati
Date: 19:10:33 12/06/99
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On December 06, 1999 at 21:02:48, Dave Gomboc wrote: >On December 06, 1999 at 19:06:07, Steven Schwartz wrote: > >>I am not a happy camper right now... >> >>At 5:00 this afternoon our ISP emailed us that they were >>shutting down our cgi-scripts because they were taking >>down the server. However, in passing, they also told us that >>we were far exceeding our limits on storage space and transfer >>rates. >> >>This meant that both our on-line store (which helps us stay >>in business) AND the CCC (which is entertainment for us all) >>were inoperable for the last 2 1/2 hours UNTIL we gave them >>our corporate credit card to put us on the next higher plan >>which is 3 times more costly than the one we were on. >> >>Of course, we had no option because the first week of December >>is a VERY busy time for us. So we "bit the bullet" and everything >>should be back to "normal (whatever that is) now. >> >>It is now 7 p.m. here. I am going home to have a beer and relax. >>We had a great day sales-wise and an absolutely miserable day >>otherwise. >> >>There, I'm feeling better already.... >> >>Thanks for understanding. >>- Steve (ICD/Your Move) > >I haven't actually heard much good about this ISP so far... > >Since you're being "upgraded at gunpoint", maybe in February (after the >Christmas rush) you should check out some competing ISPs. > >Dave Good idea, I have the odd impression that they should be glad to be hosting ICD & the forum & maybe kick in a few extra gb space anyhow, but I'm not running their business so what do I know. Pete
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