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Oh darn it! Thought for a minute that EO had returned! But no!
However, after checking his profile I did see this.....
Last Activity: Yesterday 13:37
So..........life in the old dog yet we can hope!
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Sounds like time to order a cosy armchair on expenses, get a log fire or wood burner fitted, nice big thick rug - server on the rug then curl up with your large animal sleeping on the rug by the fire!
Purrrrrrrfect!
(Alternatively...just skip the bloody thing if its really p155ing you off! )
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostNo idea, there was no fan in it but it definately made a very low level sound. I guess it was some sort or electrical effect, but it was definately spooky.
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostOne of the main servers in client co, is a few feet from me. The hard drive or fan is making a soft soughing noise
almost like a large dog, or a small lion breathing gently. As the pitch changes, or it gets louder or quieter, it's uncannily like a large animal, sleeping.
spooksville arizona
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I just created a file called bone.yum, and copied it to the server.
<cough>
well it made me laugh anyway
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostHow the hell did it make a noise? Did it have a cooling fan in the ram pack?
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostKick 'im in the bit bucket
I used to have a ZX81 with the 16k ram pack. It used to make a sound like someone whisperering just too quietly to make out what they were saying. It could be very disconcerting at night when it was very quiet. You could *almost* hear the words, but not quite.
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Kick 'im in the bit bucket
I used to have a ZX81 with the 16k ram pack. It used to make a sound like someone whisperering just too quietly to make out what they were saying. It could be very disconcerting at night when it was very quiet. You could *almost* hear the words, but not quite.
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostIt's me, snoring. Stop TOUCHING ME!!!!!
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostOne of the main servers in client co, is a few feet from me. The hard drive or fan is making a soft soughing noise
almost like a large dog, or a small lion breathing gently. As the pitch changes, or it gets louder or quieter, it's uncannily like a large animal, sleeping.
spooksville arizona
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