Redwood Asylum (emeritus)
...by the inmates...for the inmates...
Thursday, June 12, 2003
Practice Safe Computer Sex
Beware... mixed metaphors ahead! Earlier this evening I ran a data cleanup script provided by a helpful soul in the Radio community. When my private parts shriveled up and fell off, I knew I had a problem. The Radio application hung. This, as we all know, is hardly unusual. Since many people have problems with UserLand's own Compact File routine, I should not have expected smooth sailing with a pretty compu-stranger. When I finally forced Radio to shut down and restart, everything seemed OK.
Later, when checking my cloud site, all I found was a directory listing. Simple remedy, thought I. Silly old script-fondling fool. I republished my home page, but all graphics were broken. Poked around and found many other problems. Good thing I wore a condom this afternoon by backing up all data files before mixing scripty-fluids. I restored all data files from backup. Now I'm waiting for the entire site to republish. Due to my slow connection (124K ISDN on a good day with the wind blowing downhill) it will take a few hours for my private parts to grow back
Practice safe computer sex. Make a backup of all important files before a scripting quickie with someone you don't know. You never know where that programmer has been...
Radio Renewal
Renewed my Radio subscription a few days ago, as I approach my 1-year blogiversary. Many people in the discussion group have complained recently about Radio problems. I have issues with the product too, but for $40/year, including hosting, I live with them. Fantastic functionality, flexibility, and fun for $40. Where else can you get a content management system (CMS) at a comparable price?
...by the inmates...for the inmates...
Thursday, June 12, 2003Practice Safe Computer Sex
Beware... mixed metaphors ahead! Earlier this evening I ran a data cleanup script provided by a helpful soul in the Radio community. When my private parts shriveled up and fell off, I knew I had a problem. The Radio application hung. This, as we all know, is hardly unusual. Since many people have problems with UserLand's own Compact File routine, I should not have expected smooth sailing with a pretty compu-stranger. When I finally forced Radio to shut down and restart, everything seemed OK.
Later, when checking my cloud site, all I found was a directory listing. Simple remedy, thought I. Silly old script-fondling fool. I republished my home page, but all graphics were broken. Poked around and found many other problems. Good thing I wore a condom this afternoon by backing up all data files before mixing scripty-fluids. I restored all data files from backup. Now I'm waiting for the entire site to republish. Due to my slow connection (124K ISDN on a good day with the wind blowing downhill) it will take a few hours for my private parts to grow back
Practice safe computer sex. Make a backup of all important files before a scripting quickie with someone you don't know. You never know where that programmer has been...
10:41:40 PM
categories: Radio Fun
Radio Renewal
Renewed my Radio subscription a few days ago, as I approach my 1-year blogiversary. Many people in the discussion group have complained recently about Radio problems. I have issues with the product too, but for $40/year, including hosting, I live with them. Fantastic functionality, flexibility, and fun for $40. Where else can you get a content management system (CMS) at a comparable price?
12:34:42 AM
categories: Radio Fun