Re: [Az-Geocaching] GC.com slow?

>     *nod*

>     <rant>
>     I agree, but having formally been the systems administrator that
>     basically built and ran the linux environment for
>     AmericanGreetings.com a number of years ago, and doing all that it
>     took back then to survive the STORM on a day like Valentine's Day at
>     a greeting card company, i have an especially keen sight on what it
>     takes to run services like this. And if you really want to talk
>     about the /. affect i can definitely describe that in pretty good
>     detail, LOL. And honestly i dont get it...rather than paying for and
>     improving infrastructure for stability and good load balancing they
>     focus on things that dont necessarily improve their environment, but
>     rather increase the bottom line. Now, not that that is a bad model
>     for a business, but when folks are paying for 'services' and you
>     cant provide them with a lot of reliability, you will begin to loose
>     your paying userbase and HURT your bottom line in the long-term.
>     </rant>

>     Michael (of TeamDotOne)
>     --