Ok .... Ian here. I lurk for so long that most of you could wonder if I've left ... if you wonder anything at all.
I for one learn a great deal from all the participants on this list ... and would think it a very bad thing if tempers rise sufficiently that any of you great minds up and left. Take a step back ... and a deep breath ... and resist the temptation to judge others' conduct, or "explain what you really meant." Public criticism of anyone is "light thinking" .. destined to offend ... and is, in the final analysis, an invitation to others to draw conclusions -- usually incorrectly -- about the writer. Everyone has their days. Gene is asking for help getting through, and I don't believe he has any axe to grind. Once he finds a way to get through to the folks down under, and a decent response comes in, the pressure will subside. Until then, I can very much understand his unease ... and, though unstated, his concern on how all this reflects on business decisions that he has participated in. Gene, in the absence of answers from Australia, I suggest you connect your IT folks with one of the Roberts from this list, and get their professional advice (and experience) working for you. If we at NCOL had current expertise with the kind of Witango load balancing discussed here, I'd offer it myself ... but I believe you would be better served by one of the others. With sincere appreciation for everyone here. Ian ________________________________________________________________________ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf
