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  1. Re:A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 1

    "You're new here aren't you?"

    Dam, I keep forgetting to use that lower UID# I purchased on ebay. :P

  2. Re:A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 1

    yes, that's the crux of my question.
    Bandwidth aside, what are the ideal parameters to harden a server for the slashdot effect?

    No doubt, I've seen enough PHP/SQL errors to know that they certainly are not up to par.

    It would be nice to have a list of URLs that can survive with an accompanied analysis for the community of what recipe worked.

  3. Re:A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 1

    yes, however, is not the desired, (lesser of the evils), when Slashdotting, a slowing/denial of the network connection?
    As opposed to a breaking of the server due to limitations in configuration.

    My point being, if you place the same server on a larger bandwidth, it would survive such that the bottle neck is the bandwidth *not* the server.

  4. Re:A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 1

    Ya I've heard on here that MySQL and PHP are a good idea to stay away from if preparing for a Slashdotting.

    Apache, should be ok though, no?

    It was interesting that this site was down in under 10 comments.

    Glad some seen this not as flaimbait but as a question of understanding.

  5. Re:A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 1

    thanks for the reality check, my linux bias make me want to jump on MS errors.
    (typical slashdotter) :P

  6. A reason why *not* to use .NET? on Cracking the Google Code... Under the GoogleScope · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Server Error in '/main' Application.
    Server Too Busy
    Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

    Exception Details: System.Web.HttpException: Server Too Busy

    Source Error:

    An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

    Stack Trace:

    [HttpException (0x80004005): Server Too Busy]
    System.Web.HttpRuntime.RejectRequestInternal(HttpW orkerRequest wr) +146

    Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2032; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2032

  7. Thanks Symantec! on What Does a Spreading Worm Look Like? · · Score: 1

    When Symantec software spreads like a worm from local distribution chains, ( BestBuy, Staples, FutureShop etc. ), demand for computer repair goes up.

    Why?
    Because their software breaks every machine it touches.
    Worse, the computers they are installed on have not just one Virus, but many.

    I tell my customers its like selling a condom with a hole in it.
    You could have had so much more fun without the protection they weren't providing in the first place.

    A false sense of security is worse than no security at all.

  8. Re:Snake Oil for sale on What Does a Spreading Worm Look Like? · · Score: 1

    ...and using /. to do it!

  9. Re:Goodbye Slashdot. on What Does a Spreading Worm Look Like? · · Score: 1

    lol, beat me to it.

    Can you post your account on eBay?
    #56 here I come!

  10. Re:SMS Spam is worse on Cell Phone Virus Threat Overblown · · Score: 1

    That is the best response I've seen to a /. proofreader.
    Done typically to publically degrade the poster and elevate the proofer, you have Othello'ed"

    And I do not believe I have ever seen this quote before.
    If so you should take credit or give credit to it.

    "The thing with language is that it is defined not in books but by what people say."
    -biglig2, Slashdot 2005 ?

  11. Re:Yes but... on Researchers Make Bendable Concrete · · Score: 1

    Great info.
    That should certainly take care of any concerns healthwise.
    Now its time to start building like crazy with this stuff.

    And I do mean "crazy".

    You could design some serious sci-fi looking buildings.

  12. Re:Yes but... on Researchers Make Bendable Concrete · · Score: 1

    That is interesting to say the least.
    Technology moving ever onward.

    Although FDA approved, I'm still left wondering what those fibers will do in the lungs.
    Can't see them breaking down cause concrete is poured wet, no?

  13. Re:Get some priorities! on New Mozilla Firefox 1.0.3 Exploit · · Score: 1

    lol, Hi-Karate or Brute is a smarter choice!

  14. Re:You just lost your geek license on Mars Express Successfully Deploys First Boom · · Score: 0

    lol, gotta love /. humor

  15. Site *not* slashdotted! (yet) on Encrypted Fileserver with Bittorrent Web Interface · · Score: 1

    The most educating part of the article is here: function.mysql-connect
    Now watch the server get a real slashdotting from all the refreshes. :P

  16. Re:Slashdotted - Mirrors Here on Encrypted Fileserver with Bittorrent Web Interface · · Score: 1

    Looks like the bandwidth is good, too bad mysql couldn't forge past the memory problem.
    Maybe a OS limitation?

    It would be nice to know how to harden a system from slashdotting so that you can optimize the failure to occur in bandwidth, not the system.

    Warning: mysql_connect() [function.mysql-connect]: Can't create a new thread (errno 35). If you are not out of available memory, you can consult the manual for a possible OS-dependent bug in /usr/local/www/textpattern/lib/txplib_db.php on line 15

  17. Re:No news here. on Artificial Retinas Bring Vision Back To The Blind · · Score: 1

    nice web page, btw

  18. Re:No news here. on Artificial Retinas Bring Vision Back To The Blind · · Score: 1

    point taken
    not to be argumentative, you could say that for just about any story though.

  19. No news here. on Artificial Retinas Bring Vision Back To The Blind · · Score: 3, Informative

    *sigh* This story has been around for years. Here is a better resolution version from 2000: Artifical Retinas

  20. Lets not have a repeat ... on Launch Date for First Solar Sail due Monday · · Score: 1
  21. What about Norton? on Red Hat/Apache Slower Than Windows Server 2003? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Wonder what that benchmark would be if you installed the FULL Norton package on it?

    This bull reminds me of those advertisements for weight loss.

    BEFORE................AFTER
    Stick stomach out....Suck stomach in
    White......................Tanned
    No cosmetics..........New facial
    Front shot...............Side shot
    Grubby clothes........New fashions

  22. Yes but... on Researchers Make Bendable Concrete · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ...can it withstand the impact of a jet airplane?
    And is it safe to inhale the fibers if said airplane makes a big ol' mess?

  23. Re:Contest announcement on Hack IIS6 Contest · · Score: 1

    "you"

    Not I, maybe "others" though.

  24. Re:Contest announcement on Hack IIS6 Contest · · Score: 1

    exactly.

    what a joke ...so you get an Xbox for revealing your secrets.
    no thanks.

    Why do this when others are holding companies hostage for thousands?

  25. Re:applications and wireless ? on Linux PDA Resurfaces in U.S. · · Score: 1

    Could you get K-Meleon to work on it?

    K-Meleon