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Date Posted: 15:31:03 06/15/15 Mon
Author: Cece
Subject: Notice. Posted at the HB and HBX. Please see inside.

I hate to do this but I have just cancelled my account with my web server, and have yet to find a replacement server. I use the server for my business and personal sites, as well as the HBX Archives for fanfic, and almost all of the collages on all the HB sites. I've had the HBX archives since 2004, but the cost of the server has become prohibitive, particularly as I have not updated my own sites for a long time.

The Archives were also filled with spam, that I had no control of. Last week, I saved all of the files on my hard drive, and they will be there until I can find a reasonably priced server, or until I can find a way to transfer them to anyone here who may want to continue with the way I've set them up, (including the thumbnails I used for links.)

All of this is going to take me a bit of time, as I've got some other priorities to deal with. I'll try to do something about the collages on all the boards, but as that also included the thumbnail links, that will all require changes on every board, (an onerous task), the boards will look a mess for some time.

HOWEVER, the voy boards will NOT be affected, and the board links on each board will still work, even without the thumbnails, which judi and I took forever to upload just to make thinks look pretty. Voy is free (for which we can all be grateful to voyager.com.) Some of the collages were hosted by a different server that is attached to my email accounts, so they won't change. I apologize to everyone for the inconvenience, and I'll do my best to sort things out as soon as I can.

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[> I am getting a page has been removed or moved and Error 404 for all of the archives now. I gather it is b/c of the server change? Just wanted you all to know in case it isn't due to that and something else is going on. -- Dani R, 08:13:32 07/20/15 Mon [1]


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[> Couple of questions for you... -- Liz, 19:51:04 07/20/15 Mon [1]

How large would the entire lot be if you zipped them up? (In case you aren't aware of it, when you zip files, the zip file ends up larger than the total size of the files, sometimes significantly so. To get a clear idea, you need to zip them to find out for sure.)

Do you know the difference between relative and absolute links? Relative is best if you're going to move to another server. Unless I have a good reason to do otherwise, I almost always use relative links. I'm happy to look over a couple of the files and see if I can work out a quicker way to change link references, if that's necessary. I own Microsoft Word and it has some interesting features when it comes to "find and replace" that not all word processors do. It's actually quite powerful, if you know your way around, and can sometimes make editing files a lot easier.

I'm not always quick to respond - I have health issues that sometimes have me out of communication for up to a week. (More, if I forgot I started a conversation or action before my health took another dive.) However, I'll keep an eye on this for the next week or two (memory permitting!) and maybe I can offer some help.


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[> [> Thanks for the info Liz. (inside) -- Cece, 05:59:25 07/21/15 Tue [1]

I actually have no idea about relative links etc. but when I have a minute,I'll look into it or I'll ask judi, (the original board mom.) Right now, I'm working on boring spread sheets for my accountant, and I've got the pressure on. I hate summer because it's always the same with me being behind with my work. But the stories aren't going anywhere. As soon as i can, I will work with you, or others who have offered to help. I do appreciate it. Again, I'm so sorry to make everyone wait like this.


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[> [> [> Just to clarify, Cece - make sure you read this... -- Liz, 20:32:52 08/22/15 Sat [1]

The information at Brinkster conflicts with the information on the name hbxarchives.com that I got by looking up the name at Domaintools - I assume you do know that paying for the name 'hbxarchives.com' is different to paying for somewhere to put the files for hbxarchives.com.

The reason I comment is because Brinkster is saying the domain name (i.e. hbxarchives.com) expired on 08/06/2015 (which I assume means the 6th August, 2015) and yet Domaintools says it's paid up till some time in 2016.

Unless you're absolutely certain that the name hbxarchives.com is still registered to you until next year, give Wild West(?) a ring and ask them directly or get someone else who'd know (Judy?) to double check for you.

I'm inclined to think Brinkster is displaying some kind of generic page with misleading information and Domaintools is correct.


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[> [> That's ok Cece. I only brought it up to be sure that this was server related. No pressure at all! I wish I could help but I know little aout servers and work is nuts. We will wait. Thanks to you too, Liz, the Harm community is great! -- Dani R, 19:22:59 07/21/15 Tue [1]


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[> HB and HBX. -- Andrea, 22:45:15 08/21/15 Fri [1]

CeCe did you find a new home for the HBX Archives for fanfic yet? If not I could help with that. Please let me know either way I have been a lurker for a long time and would love to help

Thanks
Andrea


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