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Adam · 11-23-2010, 08:13 AM - **1 Like**

After a long night, looks like we're back. I'm sure lots of things are still broken, but at least I can get some sleep now - my normal sleeping hours were occupied with trying to get the site back online.

What happened? A server technician deleted core system files while trying to fix a minor server problem. Then what? We had to start from a fresh OS.

More details later. Thanks for the patience!

Adam
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Hypocorism · 11-23-2010, 08:21 AM

IT happens with I.T.

Thanks to all involved for the good efforts to restore normality so quickly.

.R.

Kguru · 11-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the hard work Adam, you go get a good sleep now.
Btw many have asked on other forums what happened -- PF was definitely missed by many.

Capslock118 · 11-23-2010, 08:24 AM

sounds like you might need another server/db admin?

philcozz · 11-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Glad to have you back.... Now sleep.

bc_the_path · 11-23-2010, 08:55 AM

You have been missed definitely

Thanks for all the effort.

tsakatsaka · 11-23-2010, 08:57 AM

Glad to see the forum back. Really missed

**NaClH2O** · 11-23-2010, 09:24 AM

wheew!
Thanks Adam!

NaCl(now I can cancel that extra valium script)H2O

MRRiley · 11-23-2010, 09:26 AM

I just knew you were having an exciting night as the rest of us slept. Hope you can get some rest now.

sterretje · 11-23-2010, 10:08 AM

Night ? I had the whole day withdraw symptoms as I could not get to the site

Thanks for the work

Ira · 11-23-2010, 10:11 AM

Wow. It only affected me since this morning, but it was scary:

First, I got the main window to buy some Parallels software, so I thought you guys bought stock in that company to earn a few extra bucks.

Then the admin@pentazforums mail link on that page bounced back as undeliverable.

KarenH · 11-23-2010, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the hard work, Adam.
You just notice how much you look at a forum a day, when it's down.

Manel Brand · 11-23-2010, 11:34 AM

Thank you for your work. Much appreciated.

RobG · 11-23-2010, 02:35 PM

Thanks Adam! I hope the technician knows to stay away from the command line "rm -r *" now!

my_photography · 11-23-2010, 03:11 PM

Great to be back

11-23-2010, 08:13 AM - 1 Like	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	We're back! After a long night, looks like we're back. I'm sure lots of things are still broken, but at least I can get some sleep now - my normal sleeping hours were occupied with trying to get the site back online. What happened? A server technician deleted core system files while trying to fix a minor server problem. Then what? We had to start from a fresh OS. More details later. Thanks for the patience! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Night ? I had the whole day withdraw symptoms as I could not get to the site Thanks for the work

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my_photography Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Great to be back

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