Computer Services @ Davis

OK, it has been way too long since I posted here. So here is the download:
1. We have a faster connection through Time Warner Road Runner and some of the conversion is done. I hope to have the servers for web and email over to it soon.
2. Replaced the routers in Patterson and Clements Halls with PC's running opensource router software. Now this software gives us more options on how the connection is used. For instance, soon after installing the one, we found someone using almost %25 of the bandwidth. One person, using up one quarter. So now they are blocked until the offending computer is repaired. The advantage? Now others can have access to a faster connection. Should take care of the limited connection problems.
3. Tracking down more problems with various services on our network. Thank you for those that have reported them to us and helped with error messages and what not.

The main thing to remember is that we all have to share the same connection. If you had broadband at home, you had up to 5mbps all to your self. Here, we had 1.5mbps and that included the web and email servers. No wonder the web site was down at times! But with the new service, we have 4mbps, but it still has to be shared with 200 people. So that is why file sharing programs and the like are banded from our network. While the liability and moral issues of downloading copyrighted materials are important to us, the idea of appealing to your sense of sharing would be more effective.
OK, enough yacking.