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Dear Listers,
Who is Matt Dralle and what exactly are these Lists? Well, I've been working
in the information technology industry for over 20 years primarily in computer
networking design and implementation. I've also had a rather extensive
background in web development and CGI design during this period.
I started the Matronics Email Lists back in 1990 with about 30 fellow RV
builders from around the world. Since that time, I have added 50 other kinds
of aircraft related Lists to the line up and numerous other List related
services such as the Archives and Search Engine just to name a few.
For the upmost in flexibility and reliability, I have chosen to run all of my
own servers here locally. Other support systems include a 1 Gigabit, fully
switched network infrastructure, a commercial-grade Netscreen firewall, a
Barracuda spam filter, a local T1 Internet router, and a commercial business T1
Internet connection with static addressing.
The computer servers found here include two, dual processor Xeon Linux systems
dedicated to the email and web functions respectfully, and another P4 Linux
system serving as a remote storage disk farm for the archives, databases, and
for an on-line, hard drive-based backup system with 3.2 Terabytes of storage.
This entire system is protected by multiple commercial-grade uninterrupted
power supply (UPS) systems that assure the Lists are available even during a
local power outage!
I recently upgraded all of the computer racking infrastructure including new
power feeds and dedicated air conditioning for the room that serves as the
Computer Center for the Matronics Email Lists. Here's a new composite photo of
the List Computer Center following this Summer's upgrades!
http://www.matronics.com/MattDralle-ListComputerCenter.jpg
As you can see, I take running these Lists very seriously and I am dedicated to
providing an always-on, 24x7x365 experience for each and every Lister.
But building and running this system isn't cheap. As I've stated before, I
don't support any of these systems with commercial advertising on the Lists.
It is supported 100% through List member Contributions! That means you... and
you... and YOU!
To that end, I hold a List Fund Raiser each November and ask that members make
a small Contribution to support the continued operation and upgrade of this
ever-expanding system. Its solely YOUR Contributions that keep it running!
Please make a Contribution today to support these Lists!
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
Thank you!
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551
925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email
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_-= -- Please Support Your Lists This Month --
_-= (And Get Some AWESOME FREE Gifts!)
_-=
_-= November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Click on
_-= the Contribution link below to find out more about
_-= this year's Terrific Free Incentive Gifts provided
_-= by:
_-= * The Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com,
_-= * Aeroware Enterprises www.kitlog.com, and
_-= * HomebuiltHELP www.homebuilthelp.com!
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_-= List Contribution Web Site
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_-= http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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_-= Thank you for your generous support!
_-= -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
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_-= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse
_-= the many List utilities such as the Subscriptions page,
_-= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ,
_-= Photoshare, and much much more:
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