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8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Natalie Started conversation Oct 8, 2003
On Monday 13 October the DNA servers will be down for approximately 4 hours, possibly longer. The downtime is planned to start at approximately 1300hrs GMT. All DNA Communities will be unavailable during this time.
We're still in testing, so if serious bugs are found between now and Monday which would prevent us upgrading, we will postpone things for two days, until Wednesday 15th. We'll make an announcement on Monday morning if this is what is going to happen.
The downtime is to enable the implementation of a new system on DNA, which we've called Single Sign-On (SSO). Eventually the same registration system will be used across the entire BBC, which means that you will be able to use the same login and identity on Connector, the messageboards, chat and so on.
When you try to login following the upgrade you will have to do so via the new system. You should use your existing login details - it will migrate your details, asking for some extra information, and you'll then be logged in with your existing DNA identity and U-number.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about the new registration system please do not post them here but read the Single Sign-On Registration page at A1325387.
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Demon Drawer Posted Oct 8, 2003
Argh!!! GHow do you expect me to stay sane in the rush of Monday afternoon. Huh!!!!!
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Whisky Posted Oct 8, 2003
I refer the honourable gentleman to the drivel I spouted earlier (on the Hub announcement page) 
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
pheloxi | is it time to wear a hat? | Posted Oct 8, 2003
the h2g2 version of this mesage was delayed, because otherwise some could have seen as spam 
see also DNA hub too: F94024?thread=327421
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Mr Inertia - Now new, improved and mostly human! Posted Oct 8, 2003
That's OK - I won't be here, so I'll miss all the /fun/! 
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Mort - a middle aged Girl Interrupted Posted Oct 8, 2003
Deja Vue 
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Vicki Virago - Proud Mother Posted Oct 8, 2003
Does anyone realise what kind of an affect this downtime will have on us addicted hootooers? 
I could put a 
face on it all, but, I do think there will be 
when people can't get on! 
Those of you opposed to the downtime type 
Those of you who want the downtime, type 
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Vicki Virago - Proud Mother Posted Oct 8, 2003
Does anyone realise what kind of an affect this downtime will have on us addicted hootooers?
I could put a face on it all, but, I do think there will be when people can't get on!
Those of you opposed to the downtime type
Those of you who want the downtime, type
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Coniraya Posted Oct 8, 2003
I can see I have to resort to retail therapy to help me cope with the stress of no hootoo for hours!
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Demon Drawer Posted Oct 8, 2003
I'm not surfing retail websites for four hours.
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Mort - a middle aged Girl Interrupted Posted Oct 8, 2003
i have scheduled a nap! 
Better to get it all done in one go than to have delays or interruptions with posting over a few days/weeks
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Ormondroyd Posted Oct 8, 2003
Disaster! How shall I pass the time? I may have to resort to healthy exercise 
or read a 
!
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Demon Drawer Posted Oct 8, 2003
Surely not Ormy!!! Getting fit in 4 hours is a bit much even for you.
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
pheloxi | is it time to wear a hat? | Posted Oct 8, 2003
read Douglas Adam's (agian)
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Mu Beta Posted Oct 8, 2003
"I refer the honourable gentleman to the drivel I spouted earlier (on the Hub announcement page)"
I'm glad you clarified that for us, Whisky. There was a lot of drivel to search through, otherwise.
B
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Oct 8, 2003
Either great minds think alike or fools seldom differ, because I was just about to post something of a very similar nature...
Ah well, just have to do some work on a Monday afternoon...
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Amy: ear-deep in novels, poetics, and historical documents. Posted Oct 8, 2003
Not sure what to do for a few hours or even a few days? Try a month... *old fogey*
8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Oct 8, 2003
Been there. Why is there no old fogey smiley?
I seem to recall finding something to occupy my time...
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8 October, 2003: DNA Server Downtime Advance Notice
- 1: Natalie (Oct 8, 2003)
- 2: Demon Drawer (Oct 8, 2003)
- 3: Whisky (Oct 8, 2003)
- 4: pheloxi | is it time to wear a hat? | (Oct 8, 2003)
- 5: Vicki Virago - Proud Mother (Oct 8, 2003)
- 6: Mr Inertia - Now new, improved and mostly human! (Oct 8, 2003)
- 7: Mort - a middle aged Girl Interrupted (Oct 8, 2003)
- 8: Vicki Virago - Proud Mother (Oct 8, 2003)
- 9: Vicki Virago - Proud Mother (Oct 8, 2003)
- 10: Coniraya (Oct 8, 2003)
- 11: Demon Drawer (Oct 8, 2003)
- 12: Mort - a middle aged Girl Interrupted (Oct 8, 2003)
- 13: Ormondroyd (Oct 8, 2003)
- 14: Demon Drawer (Oct 8, 2003)
- 15: pheloxi | is it time to wear a hat? | (Oct 8, 2003)
- 16: Mu Beta (Oct 8, 2003)
- 17: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Oct 8, 2003)
- 18: Amy: ear-deep in novels, poetics, and historical documents. (Oct 8, 2003)
- 19: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Oct 8, 2003)
- 20: Whisky (Oct 8, 2003)
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