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Recent Sb Flakiness Caused by DDoS Attacks
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Recent Sb Flakiness Caused by DDoS Attacks
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Posted on: March 9, 2011 2:49 PM, by Martin R
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Whenever I have trouble accessing my backend, I try using both hands and a flashlight. (Sorry Martin, couldn't resist.)
Posted by: rg | March 9, 2011 3:31 PM
This is the first time I've been able to access Teh SciBorg in c.48h. Which means it's only now I learn Teh SciBorg wants to know my IP-address. (I'm still having problems, losing (last I checked) c.50% of packets.) I mean, basically, Teh SciBorg put the request to contact them if you cannot contact them on the site you cannot contact! Rather like putting the instructions on how to open the box inside the box.
Massive apologies if this winds up being a repeat post!
Posted by: blf | March 10, 2011 2:34 PM