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Luckydevil
03-14-2005, 04:50 PM
Needless to say we have very quickly outgrown the cheapo server package I started this site with. I've been shopping around trying to find the best package to use for this site and finally found what I want. Within the next week or two the switch should be made. If all goes well it will be in the middle of the night and no one will even know except from the site running faster. I'll keep you guys posted.
GearHead_1
03-14-2005, 07:34 PM
Just a suggestion. You ought to look into printing up a window decal or some other small item that advertises this sight and offer it for members to purchase. Something along the lines of: (This GarageJunkies property protected by semi-automatic 12 gauge proceed with extreme caution). If you do it right you might be able to help off set part of your costs. Most people that appreciate a forum don't mind spending a few bucks to help keep it going.
byrdman
03-15-2005, 12:25 PM
good deal! Glad to see the upgrade comin'! Good luck with the move...
Wile1Coyote
03-15-2005, 12:49 PM
Good to hear Luke, Any chance the new software will be able to remember which msgs we have read and which not and take us right to the newest unread msg in a given thread? Not asking for to much now am I? ;)
Wile1Coyote
03-15-2005, 12:54 PM
Ah Never mind after reading byrdmans post I see that functionality was there the whole time DOH! See what I get for not reading the FAQ ;~D
iiibdsiil
03-15-2005, 11:52 PM
I'm sure most of us would be fine donating money too if you want to set up a paypal account. I know I would throw what I can.
Luckydevil
03-16-2005, 08:25 PM
One of my main goals with this site was to keep it free. The offers for donations are great guys, but all of you do your own part in making this site what it is. Thank you for the offers though. :bounce:
iiibdsiil
03-16-2005, 08:42 PM
WHEN it starts expanding and bandwidth starts getting crazy, we will still be here to help.
Luckydevil
03-21-2005, 01:47 AM
Looks like this will probably be happening in the next 48 hours or so. The new host/server has been acquired and the site will start being transferred shortly. :bounce:
Luckydevil
03-22-2005, 11:28 PM
Woohoo! We're back up. Ran into some snags with the database, but thanks to the guys at www.asmallorange.com everything is good now. :thumbup:
Runum
03-22-2005, 11:47 PM
Man I missed this place. Luckydevil thanks for the work you did. It does seem to be loading up faster. :rocker:
Wile1Coyote
03-23-2005, 10:41 AM
Thanks Luke, it's like a cheetah now.
byrdman
03-23-2005, 08:59 PM
Very noticeable improvement! Thanks!
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
gb387
03-23-2005, 11:15 PM
This place moves now!
OI812
03-23-2005, 11:22 PM
Thanks Luke for having this site and making this site great.
dodgecharger-fan
03-24-2005, 05:08 PM
Looks like a good hosting company.

What should I put in the referral field if I order? :D
Luckydevil
03-24-2005, 05:23 PM
Looks like a good hosting company.

What should I put in the referral field if I order? :D

I ended up doing a ton of research to find the best hosting company I could because my last one was pretty bad.

A SMALL ORANGE is an awesome hosting company and comes highly recommended by many people. I have never had a better experience with a business, let alone a hosting company. If you do decide to use them be sure to put this site down as the referrer so we will get a free month of hosting.

Check out the forum they have also where you can ask questions before you buy...
http://forums.asmallorange.com/

I also sent numerous support request emails to them at all times of the night/early morning and it usually took about 15 minutes for them to respond. :thumbup:

www.asmallorange.com