• News from Daryl - May 27

    From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to All on Wed May 27 10:48:00 2020

    Hi Folks!

    Received from Daryl:



    Subject: BBS Update

    Good News And Bad News:

    The bad news is that the 64-bit processor won't allow installation of a
    32-bit OS. Second, thunderstorms forecast overnight through at least
    Friday, will prevent any computer work. We're under a Flash Flood
    Watch through at least Wednesday night. My NOAA Weather Radio alarm,
    and the storms, meant for a restless night last night, and the next
    few nights will be likewise.

    The good news is that I was able to get the USB drive with a backup that
    I made a month ago. I brought it home earlier today, and just finished restoring ALL the data related to the BBS. Even if it's 5 weeks old,
    it's better than nothing...it's new home will be on my late Mom's
    computer. But, I have to set up the scheduled events again. They are
    going to refund me the cost of the proposed system...although I'll be
    "out" the cost of the Windows 10 32-bit OS.

    Then, next week, I'm undergoing outpatient laparoscopic hernia surgery, providing I pass a COVID-19 test on June 2. I won't be able to drive or
    do heavy lifting for a week, but I can work at the computer, and move
    around the house.

    I am hoping to have the BBS back up by June 1, but it'll depend on how
    soon I can get everything reset, and weather concerns. But, at least my "retirement" won't be "permanent"...as ALL the data from 5 weeks ago
    (the last time I was able to do a backup before the power supply and UPS failed), was saved.

    Daryl

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