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[phil]

The old IBM 095 punch cards. And printers the size of a Volvo so loud that you had to use ear protection. Does anyone remember magnetic drum storage? The computer areas were all kept at the temperature of my freezer, and the computer rooms were enormous.

 

[KevinD]

We used punch cards to align the navigation systems on the minuteman missiles.

What'd you do? Use them as shims? :laugh:

 

[nasa1974]

Thanks CB! Do you still remember how to use punch cards? My system is a little old.

We used punch cards to align the navigation systems on the minuteman missiles.

 

[PessOptimist]

Punch cards - Ha! Reminds me of a "war story" which I won't post here lest I hijack the thread.

Tom, thanks for all you do and good luck with the new servers.

Based on a recent experience of my own involving moving an application to it's own server, don't be too surprised if the at still runs slow. I did find the other applications running much faster when not competing with the "processor hog".

I don't think I'm telling you anything you don't know, just sending along a little sentiment of support.

Happy New Year

 

[WorkFE]

You guys gave me a good idea. For new years I think I'll go dig up my kids Atari out of the attic and my wife and I will enjoy the evening.:laugh:

 

[phil]

I remember Clipper fondly. I'm an old guy, run Linux now. But I remember having to program Fortran (MNF) using the punchcards. Eww.

Too funny,

I took FORTRAN in College for an accounting class. Took COBOL to enhance my work skills. Took PASCAL and C++ (back then 'C With Objects') from the chaps that invented them. Anyone remember LISP, dBASE, QuickSilver, Clipper. Programmed in Basic for the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 3 with a cassette tape and three floppies. How about 8 in. floppies and Assembler. Uuugggghhhhhh...

Older than the dirt I stand on...

At least in the computer world...

 

[wv-girl]

Ah yes the good old days. :laugh:

CB

Wow. Thanks, guys, for the walk down memory lane. It seems a lifetime ago. Glad to know there are others that remember how it all got started. It take us 'oldies' to really appreciate what the kids take for granted these days.

Happy New Year!

 

[CountryBoy]

Anyone remember LISP, dBASE, QuickSilver, Clipper. Programmed in Basic for the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 3 with a cassette tape and three floppies. How about 8 in. floppies and Assembler. Uuugggghhhhhh...

Older than the dirt I stand on...

At least in the computer world...

Ah yes the good old days. :laugh:

CB

 

[CountryBoy]

Thanks CB! Do you still remember how to use punch cards? My system is a little old.

Yeah Tom,

I gotcha covered on the punch cards.

CB

 

[tsptalk]

Tom,

I'm skilled at Fortran, the Latin of programming languages. Geez, I think I just dated myself. :nuts: I appreciate all that you guys do. Have a Happy New Year.

CB

Thanks CB! Do you still remember how to use punch cards? My system is a little old.

 

[Boghie]

Tom,

I'm skilled at Fortran, the Latin of programming languages. Geez, I think I just dated myself. :nuts: I appreciate all that you guys do. Have a Happy New Year.

CB

Too funny,

I took FORTRAN in College for an accounting class. Took COBOL to enhance my work skills. Took PASCAL and C++ (back then 'C With Objects') from the chaps that invented them. Anyone remember LISP, dBASE, QuickSilver, Clipper. Programmed in Basic for the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 3 with a cassette tape and three floppies. How about 8 in. floppies and Assembler. Uuugggghhhhhh...

Older than the dirt I stand on...

At least in the computer world...

 

[tsptalk]

Tom,

I don't think my skill set directly connects to your programming and database requirements, but I might be able to offer assistance.

I have, and am skilled with:

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (C#, JavaScript)
and, the Infragistics NetAdvantage toolkit

I see you are using PHP so the above probably does not help much. Offer still stands.

Thanks Boghie! I'll keep you in mind.

 

[JTH]

I happen to be really close to the bottom.

Ha, that's my biggest problem, I'm so far down the tracker I have to wait forever for the page to load. :cheesy:

 

[CountryBoy]

Tom,

I'm skilled at Fortran, the Latin of programming languages. Geez, I think I just dated myself. :nuts: I appreciate all that you guys do. Have a Happy New Year.

CB

 

[Boghie]

Tom,

I don't think my skill set directly connects to your programming and database requirements, but I might be able to offer assistance.

I have, and am skilled with:

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (C#, JavaScript)
and, the Infragistics NetAdvantage toolkit

I see you are using PHP so the above probably does not help much. Offer still stands.

 

[nnuut]

More Cubic Inches always helps. I noticed it today had to close the Tracker twice, never loaded the whole list, I happen to be really close to the bottom. A sign of the times, more Members is GOOD!!

 

[tsptalk]

Unfortunately, it may still be slow - I think the programming may need tweaked - but it shouldn't slow down the whole site, in theory.

 

[JTH]

Good idea Tom. I hope you won't be drinking during this process! But don't worry because I will.

The tracker has been dead slow and the Returns analysis has been super duper slow. I sure hope this works out "knock on wood" your braver than me :toung:

 

[tsptalk]

Website Maintenance this Weekend

I am going to take the opportunity during this three day weekend to do some upgrading to the TSP Talk servers.

I will be moving the AutoTracker, and possibly the Message Board databases, onto their own servers.

Right now the AutoTracker is a processor hog and when we update it each evening, or when several members are viewing the standings at once, it can slow down the entire website.

The message board can also get bogged down during busy periods.

So, the website, and in particular the AutoTracker, could be down for several hours or longer this weekend as we implement the new 2010 database and add a server. If you have any "can't wait" transaction to make, simply send me a PM and I will take care of it manually.

Your patience is appreciated if you experience any down times this weekend.

Thanks,
Tom