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Captain Ewok   1,891

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I have updated the server to a NEW operating system (different more secure version of Linux). If anything is not working let me know. The forum search should be back now.

Planned upgrades in the next 1-2 month time frame:

Upgrade our database to a newer version (no rush as the current one is still being supported my mysql) -- 1 hour downtime a AM hours

Upgrade the forums to the latest version (big upgrade) -- the switch to this should have very little downtime

Bottom line: Today's upgrades were the largest upgrades of the server / software we have had in probably 3-4 years. The down time this morning was unexpected but the downtime tonight was planned (although longer than we thought). My choice was that I decided with the issues today I would rather get the "dirty" done sooner than later and not have any further down time dragged out over other days. We should be stable and good to go (and more secure and faster due to the new OS).

Thanks for the patience everyone! Leave comments here if you find something not working.

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Thanks for the patience everyone! Leave comments here if you find something not working.
This is a gracious remark (totally in character) and a candid explanation from someone who is always vigilant toward technical and interpersonal matters, and who uncomplainingly dedicates what is likely 99.44% of his time and life to the well-being of VJ and its many members. All hail, o intrepid Admiral, si man! (We CAN promote you in rank, si man, or does that come only after the Pitcairn Island subforum is established?)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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I regret having to retract everything above, because I am emotionally crushed at having missed the planned downtime for 30 min. at 8:25 p.m. Can we please have a replay so that I and others can participate, this time? Everyone deserves a second chance, right man?

-- T-B. (upgraded to version 5.0 today, oof man)

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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This morning when I was logging on, it was giving me the option to download the index.php file - I had cleared my cookies and Cache - but that sounds like a potential issue, cause if someone can get to your php they can do damage to the board...

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Cpt I'm having problems accessing vj from pc.

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This morning when I was logging on, it was giving me the option to download the index.php file - I had cleared my cookies and Cache - but that sounds like a potential issue, cause if someone can get to your php they can do damage to the board...

My guess is that (hopefully) this is the first time you were back at VJ since yesterday with that PC. Yesterday mornings issue would have caused this and subsequently required a hard refresh with your browser to fix. Today everything I hope is working right. All indications show a speedy server right now.

Cpt I'm having problems accessing vj from pc.

Did you try a hard refresh?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=207760

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I've been doing good all day today after the trouble yesterday.

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
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This morning when I was logging on, it was giving me the option to download the index.php file - I had cleared my cookies and Cache - but that sounds like a potential issue, cause if someone can get to your php they can do damage to the board...

My guess is that (hopefully) this is the first time you were back at VJ since yesterday with that PC. Yesterday mornings issue would have caused this and subsequently required a hard refresh with your browser to fix. Today everything I hope is working right. All indications show a speedy server right now.

Cpt I'm having problems accessing vj from pc.

Did you try a hard refresh?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=207760

Nope, not the first time - had no trouble from work today, but home now and have the same issues - cleared my cookies again, still having it -

Fire de a Mus Mus tail, him tink a cool breeze

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This morning when I was logging on, it was giving me the option to download the index.php file - I had cleared my cookies and Cache - but that sounds like a potential issue, cause if someone can get to your php they can do damage to the board...

My guess is that (hopefully) this is the first time you were back at VJ since yesterday with that PC. Yesterday mornings issue would have caused this and subsequently required a hard refresh with your browser to fix. Today everything I hope is working right. All indications show a speedy server right now.

Cpt I'm having problems accessing vj from pc.

Did you try a hard refresh?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=207760

Nope, not the first time - had no trouble from work today, but home now and have the same issues - cleared my cookies again, still having it -

You have to do more than clear your cookies. You have to clear your cache. Restart the browser after.

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Was typing quickly, did all that - I have an IPB board too, so I understand the bugs and issues

Did you try a different browser on the same PC?

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Was typing quickly, did all that - I have an IPB board too, so I understand the bugs and issues

Did you try a different browser on the same PC?

Yep, same issues - Seemed to be working okay this am, though - I have Firefox, IE, Opera, Safari, and Chrome

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Glad it has resolved :). Painful is the best word I can use to describe the last 48 hours!

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things are working great, i've not been suspended yet. musta got rid of that bug in the software :hehe:

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USE THE REPORT BUTTON INSTEAD OF MESSAGING A MODERATOR!

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