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Ghoti Nyak
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07-24-2006 12:17
According to this article: California Could See Blackouts.

I dunno where the servers are kept... is California's electrical problems and possible blackouts something we need to worry about for SL access?

This is meant as an honest post... not fear-mongering.

Thanks,

-Ghoti
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VolatileWhimsy Bu
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07-24-2006 12:20
Cali has always had black out problems from what I understand. And I am sure they are on generators like any other big facility
FlipperPA Peregrine
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07-24-2006 12:31
The data center which hosts the SL servers is 365 Main, and has enough power generators for backup power to keep all of downtown San Francisco powered for a week. I think we'll be okay. For more info, follow the link and you can see some data sheets with more info. :)

Regards,

-Flip
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Ghoti Nyak
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07-24-2006 12:36
Thanks for the reassuring answers! :)

-Ghoti
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stpaulsub Clio
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07-24-2006 15:02
From: Ghoti Nyak
According to this article: California Could See Blackouts.

I dunno where the servers are kept... is California's electrical problems and possible blackouts something we need to worry about for SL access?

This is meant as an honest post... not fear-mongering.

Thanks,

-Ghoti

Nahhh they will just rezz a heap o lemmings and whip um onna treadmill!!
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Garrick Riel
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07-24-2006 15:26
Also, keep in mind that some of SL's servers may even be spread through-out the other national facilities which that company owns.
Allana Dion
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07-24-2006 15:29
I live in cali and honestly rolling black outs are something thats just an ordinary summer occurance for us in most parts of the state. Most large companies that rely on electricity to function are aware enough about california's power issues to have back up generators. Most likely LL either have a few or they have more than one location for their servers.

EDIT: Nvm just read Flipper's answer :)
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Allana Dion
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07-24-2006 15:32
From: stpaulsub Clio
Nahhh they will just rezz a heap o lemmings and whip um onna treadmill!!


lemming whipper! One of these days your poor abused lemming slaves will turn on you and revolt Mistress Clio! :p
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