RS246 v2.0 is here

Post by **PhilT** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:01 pm

Here we are on the other side... Many thanks to Boff and especially DaveP without whom this would have not been possible. A lot of time and effort has gone into this new site, and I hope that it continues to be the number one site for all things S and RS related.

I think it rocks... What do you think?

P.S. Please post any issues in here - HowTo, Bugs, Problems & Suggestions

Post by **Riz_RS4** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:55 pm

Very good and many thanks from me to all involved in the birth of RS246.com version 2.

Riz

Post by **sitas3** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 9:22 pm

where's the thumb sign. Thumbs up anyway..

get some rest now...

Post by **PhilT** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:32 pm

For those that do not catch this in the other thread, I'll put it here also:

OK, so why RS246 v2.0....

Instead of some rambling posts I'll make it simple:

1. Cost - The previous version used UBB Threads, and the license was about due for renewal

2. Integration - Trying to get stuff to integrate with UBB Threads is a nightmare, and anything that does it out of the box costs money.

3. New Home - It was time for RS246 to relocate, so at the same time we have used the skills and contacts available to us to move forward.

4. New Hardware - RS246 now has it's own Linux based server which has been built with maximum uptime and speed in mind.

Just so you understand the effort:

1. Planning - I have probably spent almost every bit of free time I have testing various solutions and picking the right combination for RS246. This build uses software that is released under GPL (free) and is maintained by some very dedicated people. Welcome to the world of CMS (Content Management Systems).

2. Server Build - We've been through multiple machine builds during testing. We almost ended up using Windoze, but thanks to Trev (S4Dreamer) and Dave (bdev), we finally managed to get a stable build for the server. The new server is not state of the art, but it is happily processing requests at 0.2% load. Dual CPU, RAID 5 with hot swap, and a DLT tape drive. Backups are automated every evening (Thanks again Dave).

3. Converting - As you can see it is not the same forum. The convert of the forum is a lengthy process - over 45000 Posts and more than 8000 Private Messages. I managed to find some tools to do the convert which is not a one step process, and even then Dave had to write some complicated scripts to clean up the mess that the convert had left behind. Even when we had done a few dry runs, it still took over 4 hours!!

4. Hosting - Many thanks to Boff for sorting the hosting at Net Services Plc. We have a pretty well secured environment with backend VPN admin access.

I know that change is difficult... As I said to Paul: I have a loan A6 at the moment and keep trying to put it into 6th and realising that's reverse!! Just a matter of getting used to it. We will try to attend to the concerns people have but this is here to stay.

Those of you who just used the site for the forum....those days are over. The idea is to try to present all aspects of RS246 in a more open manner therefore accomodating everything from the casual browser to the enthusiast.

Trust me, there have been a few occasions when Dave and I have stood back and wondered what the hell we are doing this for....

We _will_ get there. Be specific about the areas that are an issue, and we will see what we can do.

RS246 v2.0 - Welcome to the future of online communities.

Post by **Riz_RS4** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:53 pm

Phil.... you the man!

Nuff said

Riz

Post by **TarmacTerrorist** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:26 am

I do not dislike it , so will undoubtably get use to it in a very short period of time:D

Post by **s8n** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 3:20 am

Its definately ALOT different... I don't hate it, but then its not something I love either

I'm sure ill get used to it!

Great work!! Minimum downtime.. well done and Thankyou!

Post by **kcsun** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:47 pm

Well done lads - great perseverence by a dedicated few

Don't understand any of it at the moment but us oldies will get there eventually

kc
PS cannot even find smilies at the moment!!!!

Post by **Mik** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:38 pm

My name seems to have been lost in the process, but apart from the teething problems I must admit I like the new look and feel. This it is a move to the better as v1.0 was beginning to feel a bit crowded. Good effort....

What are the plans with the rsShop area?

Cheers

Mik

Post by **johneroberts** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:37 pm

Apr`e ware ,models, books ,blow up dolls

all things RS246
Cheers
jr

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