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Old 03-09-2004, 07:51 PM
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possible solution to problem

Here are the issues and problems and some proposed solutions.

Issue 1. subaru-svx.net is popular (good problem to have)
Issue 2. subaru-svx.net needs bandwidth to support it's growth
Issue 3. subaru-svx.net needs to ensure that the dedicated server stays secure.
Problem 1. Bandwidth costs money.
Problem 2. Management costs money.
Problem 3. Resources to keep box live to the world have been negative flowing vs. positive flowing (costs more to keep it up that to move it or shut it down)

Solution:
QWK.net is in the web hosting business. Out of the approximately 2300 registered users of this site, many of you have personal web page space that you are paying another provider for. I would bet that the statistic is probably 15-20% have separate web pages for various hobbies, companies and your cars. If you guy's with the subaru-svx forum are willing to move your individual personal sites to qwk.net so that there is an increased revenue stream. I will rack the server in our managed space, I will have one of my full time techs make sure the box stays at current patch levels and I will double the bandwidth allocation that was currently going to this server. I would bet that out of the 2300(roughly) registered users that we could easily come up with a minimum of 100 accounts to transfer. I would prefer to see 150-200, but let's see if we can get a 100 first(about 4% of the registered users).

Based on the bandwidth that we have seen consumed, this server will become congested with the bandwidth allocation that will be available after it moves. The best solution is to keep it connected with a large pipe to the world, but the cost has to be justified.

This is simple business marketing. If you help generate revenue to justify the allocation of time and resources then I will make sure the box stays secure and is fed with good, pure, bandwidth.

If you guy's want to do this, I will create some new hosting plans dedicated for this transfer so that we can track the users that sign up.

Let me know what you guy's think. Let's make this a win/win situation.

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Old 03-09-2004, 10:30 PM
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Old 03-10-2004, 09:47 AM
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What kind of pricing are we looking at for each site if we move ours over? I've got my site running off a server in my house now, but if the price is not too high, offloading the site's bandwidth usage on my DSL line could be beneficial at times.
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Old 03-10-2004, 10:37 AM
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Paying our share

Hi everyone, I was able to send a small donation through the paypal account that subaru-svx has.
If everyone would kick in a little it would not be a big deal for each of us. I understand that we have people with deep pockets and no pockets. Just do the best you can. And the younger members will get a chance to donate when the older members are gone. Take care, BOBB
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Old 03-10-2004, 03:15 PM
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What kind of pricing are we looking at for each site if we move ours over? I've got my site running off a server in my house now, but if the price is not too high, offloading the site's bandwidth usage on my DSL line could be beneficial at times.
pricing starts at $49.00 per year (4.08 per month) with our starter special. I would recommend our $7.50 per month/$79.00 per year as the minimum.

Here is the link to the currently advertised hosting plans: http://www.qwk.net/shared.html

If this is of interest to people, I will create some special hosting plans so we can track how many people are actually signing up.

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Old 03-10-2004, 04:02 PM
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Its too bad, i have access to a t1, i wonder if any of the other tech guys would notice the bandwith being sucked dry?"


Is there a way to mirror the site, it would be so safe here....in DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY. Make the same site, but mirror it, have it update both locations simultaneously? or something, so nothing is lost, and then if one is messed up, the other will be up? Cuz i could throw a 486 in the closet with a t1, and a few beer bottles on top of it, and nobody would notice it...
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Old 03-10-2004, 08:52 PM
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Re: Paying our share

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Hi everyone, I was able to send a small donation through the paypal account that subaru-svx has.
If everyone would kick in a little it would not be a big deal for each of us. I understand that we have people with deep pockets and no pockets. Just do the best you can. And the younger members will get a chance to donate when the older members are gone. Take care, BOBB
BEWARE! I dont know where that money went. I do not have a paypal acount set up for this site as of yet.
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Chris - The paypal@subaru-svx.net money is safe. I have the password for it as treasurer. A PM is in your box to discuss how to make the transfer.
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Old 03-11-2004, 08:19 AM
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Exclamation Yikes...

Perhaps we should ask for a receipt for what we sent from someone here that we recognize? Did you receive my meager donation? Paypal said you did....
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Old 03-11-2004, 11:50 AM
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Yeah it is a nice gesture you guys are stepping out and making donations, but Chris (the guy you are trying to get money to) posted a while ago that he would be setting up something for donations shortly and to wait until then.
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Old 03-11-2004, 02:26 PM
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I don't know that I had earmarked the money specificly for the server... I thought that at subaru-svx.net the money would go to the "overlords" to make sure that things got paid for.... was I wrong?
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No worries, Mitch, sounds like you sent your monies to the account Steve has the password for, so it is in good hands and will go to the right place.

I was just saying to avoid any more confusion, everyone else should probably just wait for Chris or someone to make a big announcement that they are offiically accepting donations. If the money is needed urgently, I'm sure it will be asked for!
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Re: possible solution to problem

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Originally posted by Quinn Whipple
Here are the issues and problems and some proposed solutions.

Based on the bandwidth that we have seen consumed, this server will become congested with the bandwidth allocation that will be available after it moves. The best solution is to keep it connected with a large pipe to the world, but the cost has to be justified.

Quinn
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What is the current bandwidth and disk space usage??

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I don't know that I had earmarked the money specificly for the server... I thought that at subaru-svx.net the money would go to the "overlords" to make sure that things got paid for.... was I wrong?

We "overlords" have been keeping watch over the monies entrusted to us and will see that it gets distributed appropriately. Fear not.

Things in the "club" have been in a flux of late, however, Stevebsy, our treasurer, is keeping tabs and will make sure all monies earmarked will go to Chris for the server and we will be looking at other "club" matters and deciding what to do. Stay tuned.

Any monies, sent straight to Chris, or to the subaru-svx.net address are in good hands and will get dispersed properly, I assure you.
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