Aside from hoping that I can soon get an updated copy of all the files that
are out there, I wanted to mention a possible problem.  From an earlier
e-mail today it seems that the one download per 24-hours restriction is
going to stay in place.  I'm sure that a lot of sites have set up daily
cron jobs as I have to get these files reliably.  However, since the new
RDJ has randomizing code in place, it's possible that even though my cron
job always starts at 3:00 AM, on day one I could be delayed by 3000
seconds and start at 3:50 and on day two be delayed 120 seconds and start
at 3:02.  Since this randomization by the script forces me to load again
within 24 hours, I'd be denied.

I understand the need to limit downloads but you may need to reconsider the
randomization thing.  I've gone for almost a week now without being able to
use RDJ to get the new files after having a cron job that worked flawlessly
for months.  Sorry if I appear impatient but, well, I am!  Thanks.

Don Newcomer
Senior Manager, Systems
Infrastructure Systems Department
Library and Information Services
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA  17013
717-245-1256 (Voice)
717-245-1690 (FAX)
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