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#1 Postby stu » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:26 pm

Guys I know that this is due to the massive amounts of hits that you have right now - but I would take issue with your ISP - this is not a time for site to got slow;/timeout..
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#2 Postby cybercyclone » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:30 pm

Actualy, this is hapening in many places. Have you tried radar from NWS tampa or Sat from NHC, Jeesh. A turtle is faster, and I am on dialup.
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#3 Postby msbee » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:47 pm

every weather site covering Charley that I have accessed today is extremely slow. Just too many hits.
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#4 Postby Pebbles » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:30 pm

I believe chad said they had over 9million hits already today... Considering the demand I think they are holding up well... also remember this is privately funded. They are NOT making any money off of this and are paying for the bandwidth/usage. THey provide this information for free without ads. I think they are doing a supurb job!
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#5 Postby wx247 » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:38 pm

S2K is doing wonderful. They have had the most comprehensive Charley coverage -- period.
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Re: Poor site performace

#6 Postby MWatkins » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:42 pm

stu wrote:Guys I know that this is due to the massive amounts of hits that you have right now - but I would take issue with your ISP - this is not a time for site to got slow;/timeout..


Come up with a system to handle 9 million hits, which was the server total at around 2PM today for today only, then let me know what you come up with.

This site has performed substantially better than many "official" sites. I realize you're frustrated...but they are doing a very good job here.

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#7 Postby Aslkahuna » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:49 pm

This is the type of situation where a Pay for Service site like WeatherTap has an advantage since I've had no problems getting radar, satellite and observations from there in an timely manner (or at least as timely as one can get in a storm since some of the sites are down and Punta Gorda seems to have lost its wind sensor)

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#8 Postby lynnstal » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:56 pm

I'm new to this site - just joined this morning at 5:00 while waiting for word on Charley. I think this site is great! Considering the number of hits they have had the speed is better than expected. Much better than AccuTrak or other weather sites. Great info for novice and expert alike. Thanks guys!!!!!
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#9 Postby goodlife » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:59 pm

I think we should all go to the homepage and make a donation!!
This site was absolutely WONDERFUL the past few days....more info than I've ever had with a storm before..
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Re: Poor site performace

#10 Postby Lindaloo » Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:06 pm

MWatkins wrote:
stu wrote:Guys I know that this is due to the massive amounts of hits that you have right now - but I would take issue with your ISP - this is not a time for site to got slow;/timeout..


Come up with a system to handle 9 million hits, which was the server total at around 2PM today for today only, then let me know what you come up with.

This site has performed substantially better than many "official" sites. I realize you're frustrated...but they are doing a very good job here.

MW



THANK YOU!! WELL SAID!! I second this post!!
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#11 Postby GulfBreezer » Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:53 pm

In situations like this one should be very grateful to have a site as "all-encompassing" as this one. We did great in handling the number of hits and will continue to do so. As has been said above, this site handled the traffic much better than any of the others. There were menay people coming here lookig for all that we have to offer and I, for one, am glad we were able to help many of them find what they were looking for.
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#12 Postby lilbump3000 » Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:55 pm

The hits may be like this come next weekend when the next system should be entering the gulf.
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#13 Postby Pburgh » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:02 pm

Storm2k rocks. You guys do a great job!!!
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#14 Postby cycloneye » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:04 pm

Looks like the site is returning to normal now.
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Re: Poor site performace

#15 Postby Jack8631 » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:04 pm

MWatkins wrote:
stu wrote:Guys I know that this is due to the massive amounts of hits that you have right now - but I would take issue with your ISP - this is not a time for site to got slow;/timeout..


Come up with a system to handle 9 million hits, which was the server total at around 2PM today for today only, then let me know what you come up with.

This site has performed substantially better than many "official" sites. I realize you're frustrated...but they are doing a very good job here.

MW


I share this attitude (and your last name BTW). Besides, if the site didn't bog down a little; who'd want to come here? :wink:
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#16 Postby Stephanie » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:18 pm

Thanks for the support guys. This was the ultimate test for this system and guess what, WE'RE STILL HERE!!
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#17 Postby Kennethb » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:22 pm

Thanks from Baton Rouge for the people who maintain S2k.

Just think 2 weeks ago everyon was complaining how boring our tropical season was.
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#18 Postby Pburgh » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:28 pm

I've been here most of the day and the site performed better than some others I went to.
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#19 Postby breeze » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:33 pm

Hey,this 'ole gal on dial-up made it in somewhat
slowly, but, it's good to be Home..... ;)
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