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AVSForum suffers database failure, loses "tens of thousands" of posts

by Darren Murph posted Aug 11th 2008 at 1:58PM


Generally speaking, we don't much cover forums 'round these parts, but the AV Science Forum -- better known as AVSForum -- is the place to go to converse about all things AV-related. In what can only be described as a dramatic bummer, the website suffered a "a major failure in the database and backup storage." Due to the catastrophe, "tens of thousands" of posts were lost over the past week, and the boards have been restored to how they looked on August 2nd, 2008. We get this weird feeling the administrators will be implementing enough backup solutions to keep things humming along 'til the end of time after having this happen, though.

[Thanks, Big Wizz]

Netflix issuing 10% credit to make amends for downtime?

by Darren Murph posted Mar 27th 2008 at 11:11PM Breaking News


Netflix junkies the nation over were shot into a tizzy when the outfit's website went down for most of Monday. Apparently the company is looking to make up for any hard feelings created by the downtime by issuing 10-percent credits to customers. We're not certain if it's just users that should have had a title processed Monday or if its customer base at large will benefit, but according to e-mails being sent out to subscribers, 10-percent credits are being applied to accounts for the "inconveniences" caused. So, did you -- loyal Netflix subscriber, you -- get the same notification? If you're not exactly sure what you're looking for in that cesspool of messages called your inbox, click on through to peep the note in full.

[Thanks, Kyle]

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Netflix site "temporarily unavailable," avid renters beside themselves

by Darren Murph posted Mar 24th 2008 at 3:19PM


Although Netflix's site doesn't go down temporarily nearly as much as one particular fruit company, this isn't the first time we've seen the online rental outfit's website out of order. Granted, it's not like seeing the above image on its homepage is a frequent occurrence either, and it seems that many renters are at a loss for things to do on a Monday when they can't rearrange their queue. If we recall correctly, the last outage actually spanned close to a day, but here's to hoping you customers won't be forced to wait until Tuesday to fast-track From Justin to Kelly to number one on your list.

Update: As of 10:39PM ET (give or take a few minutes), Netflix is back in business. Thanks, Mr Bobby!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]




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