Hippos, Dreamhost, and mirrors

[Dave Korn]

Michael Schaap wrote on 07 July 2008 11:46:

> On 07-Jul-2008 2:21, Robert Pendell wrote:
>> 
>> Well apparently the hippos are going to be let loose at Dreamhost for
>> some work. This will occur on July 11th so their entire network will be
>> inaccessable. This includes my mirror (cygwin.elite-systems.org) so if
>> anyone uses that mirror then don't panic as it will be back up the next
>> day. Hopefully... :p 
>> 
> My guess: they're just shutting down the network for the day so that the
> entire staff can go and stand in live for an iPhone 3G...
> 
> - Michael

  I never thought anything could make the sight of Star Wars fans camped
outside cinemas in full dress costume for weeks in advance of the launch
date seem anything less than the saddest thing in the world, but I guess I
could always turn out to be wrong in the light of new information...

    cheers,
      DaveK
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