--> 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 nearly 25 years primarily in
computer networking design and implementation. I have also done extensive work
in web development and CGI design during that time, along with some embedded
system development as well.
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 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! 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 last 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. Last year I added another rack
to house the 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!
Won't you please take a moment to make a Contribution 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!)
There are some great gifts available with qualifying Contribution levels too!
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!
_-=
_-= List Contribution Web Site:
_-=
_-= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution
_-=
_-= Thank you for your generous support!
_-=
_-= -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
_-=
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_-= - The KR-List Email Forum -
_-= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse
_-= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription,
_-= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ,
_-= Photoshare, and much much more:
_-= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?KR-List
_-============================================================
_-= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS -
_-= Same great content also available via the Web Forums!
_-= --> http://forums.matronics.com
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