Just wanted to update you on what is going on, and how we are doing. a HUGE thank you to all that have donated, you guys are the best! It'll be SO good to have our own DEDICATED server.

When we have our own server:

1. The speed of page loads will increase 800% (Yes 800)
2. Flood Control will be VERY low or even OFF!
3. We will be able to have a chat server installed!! (This is cool)

I've noticed how slow page loading has gotten--sometimes it makes me want to just not visit the forum to read.. But I HAVE to [img]smile.gif[/img] I'm the Webmaster. It just limits my personal reading of threads.. So the speed increase will be MY #1 thing to look forward to.

I just wanted to remind those that have been holding out, to think about donating! We've almost reached the half-way point too!!!

The Server will have the following:

Tower case
1Ghz or 1.2Ghz Athlon or P3 Processor
Motherboard
40 Gig HD
101 Keyboard
Mouse (I have a spare, so no cost)
No Soundcard.. none needed.
Windows XP License
100mb Nic card
Vidio card (something cheap)
CD rom
floppy card

that's it I think.. not a 'super' system, but it WILL be super to us! [img]smile.gif[/img] , the server we're on now is a AMD K6. yuk.

<font color="gold">WOW!
Incredibly good news! 800% faster?! That's incredible!
Now, how much do we need, again?</font>


see ya!

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sir Exxon:
<font color="gold">WOW!
Incredibly good news! 800% faster?! That's incredible!
Now, how much do we need, again?</font>


see ya!<hr></blockquote>


Uh, Exxon, Ziroc didn't work so hard on those buttons for nothing: there is a donation graph on the top of every page!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

hmmm, just wondering... if the processor would be around 1.6ghz instead of a 1.3ghz, would it make a difference? i have been checking the prices of computer parts here lately and somehow a p3 700-800 processor is just as expensive as a AMD XP 1.6ghz. it would be around 275 US dollars... i think... (that includes the AMD motherboard and RDRam) while a p3 700 would only be a little bit cheaper because of the motherboard and ram.. but still nearly 2x faster...

I'll probably be sending my small donation this weekend [img]smile.gif[/img] Glad to hear that so many people have donated [img]smile.gif[/img]

And 800%? WOW! Amazing! I can hardly believe it!

It sounds rather like a cool comp.... I wonder how good it would be for playing Counterstrike if it was fitted with a Geforce 2 and a Creative Labs surround sound system? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

It's all Greek to me, Ziroc, but I am sure it will be cool.

woo-hoo! that server sounds it could kick butt!!!

*looks around for Ironworks banner*

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:



Uh, Exxon, Ziroc didn't work so hard on those buttons for nothing: there is a donation graph on the top of every page!! [img]smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

<font color="gold">Yeah, I know that, but I think I recall him saying in another post that we dont need that much.
I might be wrong, though.</font>


see ya!

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sir Exxon:


<font color="gold">Yeah, I know that, but I think I recall him saying in another post that we dont need that much.
I might be wrong, though.</font>


see ya!<hr></blockquote>

Oh, OK [img]smile.gif[/img]

Good to see the amount donated increasing already since the bar was put up [img]smile.gif[/img]

Just a reminder to all of us from DING FLOF BIPS (i.e. Denmark Ireland Netherlands Greece Finland Luxembourg Österreich France Belgium Italy Portugal Spain)!! :D
Brenda aka DragonMage has kindly offered to forward to Ziroc any Euros we send her. She is moving to Germany soon, so she could use cash Euros. This is a very easy solution for everybody who can't use PayPal or similar services but who does want to donate to the Ironworks and help pay for a new server. You can send the money to Brenda through snail mail (PM or email her for the address) and she will donate the equivalent in American Dollars to Ziroc. Some people have already agreed with DM to send money, but most members here probably don't know about this great solution yet, hence this post...
Do it people!!! :D [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Z,that's gonna be WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Mel! GOOD Reminder! [img]smile.gif[/img]

I too was pleased to see that bar moving!


Cloudy, dazed at the idea of no flood control and superfast load times

I'm in financial limbo at the moment, but once I have sold my flat and moved I might be able to sort something out!

The idea of sending Euros sounds great, pity I haven't seen one yet :rolleyes:

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:
Just a reminder to all of us from DING FLOF BIPS (i.e. Denmark Ireland Netherlands Greece Finland Luxembourg Österreich France Belgium Italy Portugal Spain)!! :D
<hr></blockquote>

Sorry Melusine but Denmark isnt part of the Euro (yet anyway, their will probably be a new vote next year) along with England and Sweden [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by DiabloRex:


Sorry Melusine but Denmark isnt part of the Euro (yet anyway, their will probably be a new vote next year) along with England and Sweden [img]smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

Duh I know - I was scatter-brained as usual.
Meant Deutschland of course

Do you know what would be great?
If we raised even more than Ziroc needs, then the possibilities will get bigger, and bigger.
As they say, 'the more you put in, the more you get out.' [img]smile.gif[/img]

Just donated a little bit via paypal [img]smile.gif[/img]


Oh and Melusine [img]graemlins/moon.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by DiabloRex:
Just donated a little bit via paypal [img]smile.gif[/img]


Oh and Melusine [img]graemlins/moon.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>


Eh? What's that? Are you requesting a spanking? [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

800% faster? Is that even possible? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] But if you say so, I believe you. Still the way that bar is moving, i'll have plenty of time to find a job and help out! I don't know if I should be happy or sad about that. ;)

Um... a REALLY stupid question... [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] *don't use snailmail much* how much does it cost (postage) to send a letter to the US (Brenda)? I'd ask my parents but I'm not sure they'd approve :(

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:



Eh? What's that? Are you requesting a spanking? [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;) <hr></blockquote>

You would like to know that, wouldnt you? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Kaz:
Um... a REALLY stupid question... [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] *don't use snailmail much* how much does it cost (postage) to send a letter to the US (Brenda)? I'd ask my parents but I'm not sure they'd approve :( <hr></blockquote>

I think someone (Melusine?) mentioned in another thread that it's the equivalent of US$0.55. If you DO send it, just disguise the money by putting in a regularly folded sheet (or two) of paper.

You can get an Athlon XP 1700+ for $138.69 on buy.com

You can get a good EPOX 8K7A+ w/raid for $97.00here.

You can get 256 mb of Crucial DDR for $79.73 here.

Here's a Maxtor 60 gig fireball.for $125.95.

That puts us at $441.37. Get a case for $30, a floppy for $10, a NIC for $20, and $160.00 for XP, we're almost there.

To put things in perspective, we're almost halfway to our goal. We just need to replicate our current performance and we'll make it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Kaz:
Um... a REALLY stupid question... [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] *don't use snailmail much* how much does it cost (postage) to send a letter to the US (Brenda)? I'd ask my parents but I'm not sure they'd approve :( <hr></blockquote>

Sorry - didn't see this when I bumped...
Yes, like Brenda said, it's probably between 80 Eurocents and 1 Euro in stamps.
Oh, and like Brenda said, fold some normal, blank paper or flexible cardboard around the money so it doesn't show through the envelope. [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Memnoch:
To put things in perspective, we're almost halfway to our goal. We just need to replicate our current performance and we'll make it. [img]smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

<font color="gold">Half the way. Ok, that's good to know.
So basicly, we need around $1100?</font>


see ya!

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sir Exxon:


<font color="gold">Half the way. Ok, that's good to know.
So basicly, we need around $1100?</font>


see ya!<hr></blockquote>

We need $1300 in total, so we need another $763. ;)