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Going Birding is currently having problems with the site running so slowly that it's not actually possible to log on or submit sightings. Marek is aware of this and is working with the hosting company to fix it asap.
The site is now working normally again. We'll continue to monitor the situation over the coming days.
NB I'll be doing the monthly export for the OOS database tomorrow so please submit any outstanding sightings asap.
Adam
- A Plea To Observers And Submitters
Afternoon All, We're all aware the OOS database is an important and valuable archive for bird recording in the county but it is only as good as the records submitted - the more the better! So obviously, everyone is encouraged to provide their records...
- Going Birding Temporary New Site Address
Because of on-going problems with the Going Birding host servers Marek has temporarily moved it to a new server which can be accessed at: http://goingbirding.co.uk.gridhosted.co.uk/oxon/ This new site is free from any viruses etc. and can be trusted....
- Going Birding Problems Still
There still seem to be some problems with the Going Birding site which is currently being reported as an "attack site" so it may have been the victim of a hacking attack which then uses the victim computer to send out attacks on other machines. I'm...
- New Oxon Going Birding Service
The new Oxon Going Birding service is in the final stages of testing now and we're looking for more people to sign up to test it. The actual Going Birding part for logging sightings is tried and tested and has been used by several other counties for...
- Proposed New Oxon Sightings Service
Just to update people: after last night's meeting it has been decided to press ahead with starting up the new service. I'll keep people informed as things progress. Adam Dear fellow bird bloggers, Jason and I are delighted at how successful this...
Birds
Going Birding Problems - Resolved?
Going Birding is currently having problems with the site running so slowly that it's not actually possible to log on or submit sightings. Marek is aware of this and is working with the hosting company to fix it asap.
The site is now working normally again. We'll continue to monitor the situation over the coming days.
NB I'll be doing the monthly export for the OOS database tomorrow so please submit any outstanding sightings asap.
Adam
- A Plea To Observers And Submitters
Afternoon All, We're all aware the OOS database is an important and valuable archive for bird recording in the county but it is only as good as the records submitted - the more the better! So obviously, everyone is encouraged to provide their records...
- Going Birding Temporary New Site Address
Because of on-going problems with the Going Birding host servers Marek has temporarily moved it to a new server which can be accessed at: http://goingbirding.co.uk.gridhosted.co.uk/oxon/ This new site is free from any viruses etc. and can be trusted....
- Going Birding Problems Still
There still seem to be some problems with the Going Birding site which is currently being reported as an "attack site" so it may have been the victim of a hacking attack which then uses the victim computer to send out attacks on other machines. I'm...
- New Oxon Going Birding Service
The new Oxon Going Birding service is in the final stages of testing now and we're looking for more people to sign up to test it. The actual Going Birding part for logging sightings is tried and tested and has been used by several other counties for...
- Proposed New Oxon Sightings Service
Just to update people: after last night's meeting it has been decided to press ahead with starting up the new service. I'll keep people informed as things progress. Adam Dear fellow bird bloggers, Jason and I are delighted at how successful this...