Jul12

Server Switch

Up until now, BlueLaguna.net and RealityLapse.com have been using the same servers.  However, I’ll be moving some of the RealityLapse servers to a new network so I decided this would be a good opportunity to put all BlueLaguna.net downloads on their own separate server.  On the surface, this really won’t affect BlueLaguna.net users at all initially since some of the servers will be in the same datacenter.  However, in the near future I plan to order a server in Europe and Asia to better accomodate users in those regions.  It also seems appropriate to change the naming convention for the BlueLaguna.net servers.  Originally, they were all named after ancient gods so I will be returning to doing so.  The Lamda server will be renamed to Thor.

RealityLapse.com users on the other hand may experience brief service interruptions do to DNS changes.  Whenever a host name (such as omikron.realitylapse.com) changes to a new ip address, it can take a while for some internet providers to recognize the change.  Most companies recognize the change within a few hours.  Some however may take up to two days.  Therefore I will only be switching on server at a time, starting with Omikron.

Jul01

Trying to decide on a cellphone

I’ll be heading off to Rice University this fall and I’ve been trying to decide on a cell phone provider.  At the moment I have a PDA phone running Windows Mobile which I use to keep organized and synchronize all my email and contacts with my server.  Although this works fine, my phone is kinda bulky and Verizon doesn’t really have any good smart phones.  Right now I’m on a family plan, but the contract on my line has expired to I’m free to move to a new provider.

So far Sprint is looking the best.  They’re supposed to come out with a new phone around September called the HTC Touch Pro that seems to be exactly what I’m looking for.  They’re also coming out with this device that uses your internet connection to create a miniature cellphone tower with unlimited minutes called the Airave.  Anyone have any suggestions?