What's new on Grex?
March 27, 1998
If you have been using Grex for a while, and like it, consider sending in
some money to ensure that it can continue to thrive. Right now there is a
fundraiser going in agora item 28 (type "bbs" from a shell prompt, or
"!bbs" from a menu, then "read 28 new"), to raise money for spare parts
for the computer and to set up an email server. Any donation, no matter
how small, is welcome. Nine pledges of $20 are all that is needed to reach
the goal. Grex can run faster with your donations!
March 22, 1998
Grex's main computer was upgraded today to a dual-processor Sun 4/670 with
128 megabytes of memory and 6 Gigabytes of disk. This machine should run
about four times as fast as our old system.
At the same time Grex's operating system was upgraded to a later version
(SunOS 4.1.4) and many of the other programs on the system were also
upgraded to newer versions.
Grex's mail directory was also reorganized into a hierarchical structure
that should lead to further speed-ups.
December 13, 1997
Ameritech changes the area code that Grex is operating in from 313 to 734.
Grex's web pages are changed to show the new access number as (734) 761-3000.
This only really affects people dialing Grex by as a long distance call,
and will not become mandatory (replacing 313) for 6 months.
October 18, 1997
Grex's internet connection was upgraded today from a 33.6K modem
to an ISDN B-channel. This more than doubles
the available bandwidth for internet traffic, but
the link is still expected to be somewhat saturated during peak periods.
We hope Grex users will see much better network performance
with this new connnection.
July 16, 1997
Grex turns six, this month!
July 1, 1997
The polls are open for voting on a proposed amendment to Grex's
bylaws to allow organizations as well as individuals to become
members. Type !vote at a bbs or menu prompt, or just plain
vote at a Unix shell prompt, for further information or to
cast a ballot.
Before voting, folks are urged to familiarize themselves with the
issues by reading Item 100 of the Coop conference, where the
proposal is discussed.
June 30, 1997
Jan switched Grex's dial-ins over to No Parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit,
shortly after midnight. Grex is now more compatible with the rest of the
world. If you dial in on Grex's modems, you may need to switch your settings
in order to be able to connect.
May 31, 1997
The Grex Auction is now open for business! How can I participate in the Grex
Auction? You ask.. Well Connect to Grex - Login via telnet , type 'bbs' at your prompt, at the OK
prompt type 'join auction'. You can also use backtalk, or
dial (313)761-3000.
Bid on cakes, Grex t-shirts, handmade earrings and more - to support Grex.