This is definitely an [OT] thing, The BSNL-VSNL dispute has started affecting users, and it is perhaps appropriate that the list be informed of recent events.
Those of us at places around Delhi (Raj, Har, UP) were all linked to the VSNL nde server through C-DOT lines. On 19 th Nov I started getting authentication failure at log in. I contacted the local C-DOT/ BSNL folk on phone after persis- tance of the problem beyond 48 hrs. I was informed that the nde server has been "disconnected". To know the exact prob- lem I was advised to contact VSNL Delhi. No intimation of any kind was received by me or any of the other users on the sudden stoppage of services. I was later informed, that all present subscibers would "soon" be shif- ted to sanchar.net ! To contact them after Monday (26 Nov)! Quite fed up with the way things are done by the GOI ISP vendors, I picked up hclinfinet package off the showcase. I am connected today. After connecting I found that I could ping the nde servers without probs, and even downloaded all my mail and despatched things as before ... It is obvious that because of reasons not notified, the CDOT - VSNL link has been abruptly severed. Users are immaterial ! Ethics of commercial aspects a non-issue. We would be taking requisite actions as necessary. This is just to inform the folk who are dependent upon links with these agencies, that these folk may pull the plug at any moment ! You may not even get a notice ... Bish. -- : ####[ Linux One Stanza Tip (LOST) ]########################### Sub : Sysadmin utils (editing personal info) LOST #110 To change a user's personal info details (like those produced by 'finger' command, like full name, Tele no, login-shell etc) already on the computer as and when required, use the "chfn" utility. ####<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>#################################### : _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
