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)
>>     --