MadHatter - 30-5-2008 at 17:11
The FTP will be down the next couple of days for maintenance. This includes careful
inspection of data for duplicate removal. So far 12 GB of duplicate data has been
removed. The software checking for duplicates does a byte by byte comparison on
files of equal size.
5th Time Tonight !
MadHatter - 16-11-2010 at 23:34
I've lost power due to storms - rare for this part of the Eastern United States, especially
at this time of the year. I don't know the cause but one thing is for sure - the UPS
is failing. I need a new unit ! My system totally blacked-out during the process.
My deepest apologiies for the inconveniences. Obviously, after 5 years, this unit needs
to be replaced. Again, my sincerest of apologies ! I'll address the UPS replacement
as soon as it's economy feasible.
FTP Interruption
MadHatter - 27-11-2010 at 05:04
There was a power outage at 6:57(EST) this morning. My apologies for any
inconveniences this caused. What do I want from Santa for Christmas ? A new UPS.
[Edited on 2010/11/27 by MadHatter]
FTP Donwtime
MadHatter - 28-1-2011 at 06:57
The FTP was down for several hours until this morning due to a loss of internet service
caused by recent snowstorms. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Just A Heads Up
MadHatter - 21-2-2011 at 14:26
We're expecting a shitstorm in the Mid-Atlantic area tonight into tomorrow. Standard mix of
freezing rain, sleet, and snow. It's possible this could interfere with my internet service and
subsequently the ftp. Just wanted to warn everybody.
slinky - 23-2-2011 at 01:11
MadHatter I noticed that you saying that you have to check for dupes on the ftp server. If the server is running *nix there is a tool called fdupes
which makes short work of locating and if you want removing duplicate files.
fdupes -rdN /path/to/folder/here/
That one line will md5 all pictures in all sub folders and remove the duplicates.
CPU Fan Croaked
MadHatter - 26-2-2011 at 06:17
The FTP will be down until I can get a replacement CPU fan for the eMachine that
drives the server. Unfortunately, they're not available over the counter so it will
have to be ordered. I'll keep you posted.
Bad week - 2 microwave ovens, cpu fan, 1 UPS all croaked !
I'll see if I can run the FTP from the other computer but the userid/password has not been
updated.
leu - 26-2-2011 at 06:50
We can provide alternative hosting for the FTP so the load can be spread out between several server locations to increase reliability 
FTP
MadHatter - 27-2-2011 at 15:50
Is up and running on the older computer.
Eclectic - 27-2-2011 at 16:35
And I can provide a fast FTP for you to upload the public files if you wish to distribute them to a few other members. I can't run it full time as
it's one of those "unlimited" services. (as long as you don't use it more than they think you should)
FTP Back Up
MadHatter - 28-2-2011 at 16:26
There was a glitch with the firewall settings but the FTP is back up running on
the older computer. I've ordered the new cpu cooling fan for the other computer.
Another problem cropped up last night - power outage due to thunderstorms.
A real pain in the ass and it happened twice ! This is one of those problems I
have no control over - sorry !
[Edited on 2011/3/1 by MadHatter]
FTP Back On Newer Computer
MadHatter - 3-3-2011 at 13:38
The new CPU fan has been installed and the server is back on the eMachine. Pain in
the ass, I know, but at least the last fan lasted 2 years.
Thanks for your patience !
Power Wink
MadHatter - 31-3-2011 at 23:34
APRIL 1, 2011 - Power wink at 3:28 AM. My apologies. Is this BGE's idea of APRIL Fool's joke ?
leu - 2-4-2011 at 02:36
That's possible, but clearly it's more likely that most of the glitches are because Comcast is throttling the bandwidth used
FTP Outage
MadHatter - 24-4-2011 at 16:09
It happened earlier this evening due to thunderstorms and I wasn't at home. Expect
problems the next several days. I'll keep you posted.
Power Wink
MadHatter - 29-4-2011 at 13:00
Happened a couple hours ago. Sorry for the disruption. It's amazing it didn't happen
more often. We've been hammered by thunderstorms quite frequently for a while now.
At least, here in Maryland, we haven't had the devastating tornadoes that have claimed
many lives further south.
Thunderstorms
MadHatter - 10-6-2011 at 03:09
Last night, June 9, a vicious thunderstorm knocked out the power for hours after a record breaking
103 F was reached during the day. Subsequently, the FTP was down for several hours. My apologies to all.
tmb - 10-6-2011 at 09:29
Retro
Thunderstorm
MadHatter - 7-8-2011 at 15:00
While I was out a thunderstorm interrupted the power and the computer shutdown.
Hopefully, no more electrical activity tonight.
dann2 - 7-8-2011 at 18:17
You need to get a lightening conductor on that FTP.
They work wonders for tall buildings you know.
Hurricane Irene
MadHatter - 31-8-2011 at 11:14
The FTP is still down as of this message. It took 2 days to get the power restored. Comcast
is still working on the cable/internet connection. The storm trashed the East coast from North
Carolina to New England. I'm posting from work and will post again when service is restored.
Service restored as of 7:25 PM EDT. 
[Edited on 2011/8/31 by MadHatter]
I spoke too soon
MadHatter - 1-9-2011 at 05:55
The connection lasted all of 3 hours. Still unstable. 
O.K. Just home. Let's try this again now at 5:20 PM EDT
[Edited on 2011/9/1 by MadHatter]
Keeping My Fingers Crossed
MadHatter - 2-9-2011 at 23:33
So far, the internet connection has stayed up all day but that may not hold. Tropical storm Lee
is due to hit the gulf coast states on Sunday with a northeast trajectory inland. Don't know if
it will affect us. Hurricane Katia is still some distance off in the Atlantic but the bitch could
swing north and cause severe problems just like Irene did.
[Edited on 2011/9/3 by MadHatter]
solo - 3-9-2011 at 09:00
.....has the program changed and booted out previous working pass words?...I can't seem to log in with my profile and password!...solo
Bolt - 24-9-2011 at 23:56
I can log in, but I get the following error message:
Command: USER BOLT
Response: 331 Password required for bolt
Command: PASS ********
Response: 421 Too many users logged in for this account. Try again later.
Error: Could not connect to server
Of course, I am the only one who has this account info (as far as I know). Any suggestions?
[Edited on 25-9-2011 by Bolt]
solo - 25-9-2011 at 00:05
.....I just tried my account and i got in fine....solo
Bolt - 25-9-2011 at 00:07
I can browse the files, I just can't download anything..
Edit: now I can't even log in..
Edit2: In Filezilla, go to Site Manager --> Madhatter's FTP (or whatever you've called it) --> Transfer Settings and then limit number of
simultaneous connections to 1.
[Edited on 25-9-2011 by Bolt]