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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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http://www.zx81.nl/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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If it's only one of the main servers, then just reach out and switch it off. They've got others. It'll be alright.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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No 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.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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How the hell did it make a noise? Did it have a cooling fan in the ram pack?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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i'm gonna reboot youOriginally posted by Churchill View PostIt's me, snoring. Stop TOUCHING ME!!!!!
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It's me, snoring. Stop TOUCHING ME!!!!!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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