Archive for March 13th, 2002
Sci-Fi Storm – now faster…I hope
by Doc on Mar.13, 2002, under General News
OK, I’ve worked out the bug that caused comment posting to break last time I tried this, so I’ve turn4ed it back on – now Sci-Fi Storm should load MUCH faster – the transfer of the bulk of the HTML has been reduced by 90%. For the technically-minded, I’m using the mod_gzip plugin to Apache to achieve this. Assuming a recent browser, all compressible content will be compressed on the server and transmitted. Let me know ASAP via e-mail to storm @ scifistorm.org if there are problems.
A new Star Wars site…but not about the movie exactly
by Doc on Mar.13, 2002, under General News
Seems there a new web site dedicated to the Star Wars universe, but in a slightly unusual manner. HoloNet News is a look at the goings-on in the Republic, including Senate proceedings, what the Jedi Council has been up to, and even “Click the nuna, win a credit!” banner ads. And I’d hate to compute the odds on that lottery…