Dataoutages.com is reporting a BlackBerry outage June 7-8 for North America BIS users. Server upgrades for BIS 2.4 servers may render users unable to receive web based email for the duration of the maintenance. Below are the expected times for the outage:
Change Window Start Date and Time: 7 June 2008 02:00:00 (EDT)
Change Window End Date and Time: 7 June 2008 06:00:00 (EDT)
Estimated Duration of Service Impact: 1 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
% of Subscribers Affected: 100.00 (estimated)
Purpose: Server Upgrade
Change Window Start Date and Time: 8 June 2008 02:00:00 (EDT)
Change Window End Date and Time: 8 June 2008 06:00:00 (EDT)
Estimated Duration of Service Impact: 1 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
% of Subscribers Affected: 100.00 (estimated)
Purpose: Server Upgrade
I’ve completed the move of the website from my server at home to a hosting provider. The main reason for the move is bandwidth. The cable modem at home was at best seeing 512k for upload. This was resulting in sluggish page loads. My hope is that the hosting provider will be able to provide a faster more reliable service than I could at home.
A more recent debate for system builders is whether to go with a dual-core or quad-core processor. For my most recent system build, within the last month or so, I chose to go with a dual-core processor. Specifically the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400. My choice for a quad-core processor was the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450. I will admit that the largest deciding factor for me was cost. On Amazon.com the E8400 currently rings in a $204.99 while the Q9450 rings in at a whopping $362.03. Ouch! That is a difference of $157.04! After reading several reviews and suggestions online regarding dual-core vs. quad-core processors, I decided that my usage could not justify the extra $157.04 for the Q9450. While I consider myself a power user I do not utilize 3D rendering applications, which is where quad-cores really shine. I do enjoy playing games on my PC, but thus far there are not any games which take advantage of quad-core processors. Which is exactly why a faster dual-core is more useful to me. Once prices start coming down on the quad-cores, I’ll upgrade. The bottom line: unless you generate 3D content or are a HEAVY multi-tasker, save your money and purchase a dual-core.
Don’t believe me? Check out ExtremeTech’s in-depth review!
