Posted by SaneCynic on 09/01/10 - 23:09:08

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This is to clear up some of the rumors running rampant about the fate and current status of Fictionmania. Near the beginning of this month ( November ) our poor overworked server died.  We have been in contact with our host, trying many different tactics to get it to successfully re-boot, all to no avail. The support techs at our host belive that the Boot Drive on our server is dead. So what happens now - Well... we have been planning on replacing the server already - as many of you already know. We ALREADY have the replacement, but it needs a "few tweaks" before it's shipped to your host to replace the current server.  What is holding us up? Mindy, who is supplying the server has had some problems freeing up the time needed for the project - she is currently tending her brother who is dyeing of cancer, and trying to keep her company afloat in these tough economic times. The rumors of our server being an "old mac" is false - while it IS a Mac, it's a Mac SERVER that is only a few years old - but the load on it is HUGE!  The same with the rumor of some people holding the rights to the software - the software is the current or close it it versions, and the Taskforce holds the licences, and we also hold the upgrade licences for the new server already!  The rumor that the server is hosted OUTSIDE the USA, which makes it hard for any of the professional techs who are on the Taskforce is True - it's in Canada, not a huge distance, but far enough that Carol, Mindy , I or any of our other great experienced techies can't just " drop by" and do the work ourselves. So... where do we stand ?  We are hoping that the people who can finish the server  can get it done soon ( since they are volunteers it's not like we can INSIST of  them dropping their paying employment and rushing ) , and once that is done, the new server will be shipped and brought online! The last rumor is that all of our Content ( the stories, graphics, message board, etc ) were lost in the drive crash is FALSE - the content is on a secondary drive which tests out fine, but because the server boot drive is dead, can't be accessed right now - but it's SAFE!! We are in constant touch with the entire Taskforce and the support tech team at our host company, so while it seems like a long time, we're moving along in a steady pace to getting FM back on-line. Hang in there and we'll keep you informed! What to do until then - well... the mailing list TG_Fiction@yahoogroups.com was first and foremost created so the authors could post their work for the community. I would suggest we start posting fiction again - and don't forget to still send the copies into the FM submission address - along with the submission form for inclusion once the server is back - and get the stories flowing there for now! I hope this helps. Sapphire FM Taskforce Member

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Re: The BS going on. - Karon, 09/02/10 - 05:43:25 Re: The BS going on. - lauren, 09/02/10 - 10:30:22 Re: The BS going on. - Guianne , 09/02/10 - 12:05:53

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