--> KR-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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 have also done extensive work 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 63 other kinds
of aircraft related Lists to the line up and numerous other List related
services such as the Forums, Wiki, Archives and Search Engine just to name a
few.
For flexibility and reliability, I have chosen to run all of my own servers
here locally. Other List-related 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-grade business T1 Internet
connection with full static addressing.
The computer servers found here include a brand new, quad-processor Xeon Linux
server for List web services, a dual-processor Xeon Linux system dedicated to
the email processing List functions, 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 Terra Bytes of storage, soon to be upgraded
to over 6 Terra Bytes! This entire system is protected by three large,
commercial-grade uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems that assure the Lists
are available even during a local power outage! Speaking of power, imagine how
much electricity it takes to run all of these systems. One month this Summer,
I had a staggering $1368 bill for electricity alone!
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. This year I added another rack
to house the new MONSTER quad-processor web system that didn't quite fit into
the first rack! Here's a composite photo of the List Computer Center before
the addition of the second rack:
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 keeps it running!
Please make a Contribution today to support these Lists!
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to:
Matronics / Matt Dralle
PO Box 347
Livermore CA 94551-0347
USA
(Please include your email address on the check!)
Thank you!
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
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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:
_-= * AeroElectric www.aeroelectric.com
_-= * The Builder's Bookstore www.buildersbooks.com
_-= * Aeroware Enterprises www.kitlog.com
_-= * HomebuiltHELP www.homebuilthelp.com
_-=
_-= List Contribution Web Site
_-=
_-= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution
_-=
_-= Thank you for your generous support!
_-= -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
_-=
_-============================================================
_-= - The KR-List Email Forum -
_-= 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:
_-= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?KR-List
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