Tech Problems

I ran into a snafu this weekend when I tried to add some elements to my Type project. I couldn't log in to the GMU mason cluster. (aka osf1 account...that is the old term for our personal web space at mason.) I didn't change my password or anything but now it refuses to let me in. I tried multiple ftp software tools including terminal/cyberduck/dreamweaver. No dice. I decided to go with ipage as a web host because I wanted to get back online and make progress. (I was able to call and talk to someone who was helpful on a Saturday afternoon...I will let you know if they are good over the long haul). Only problem was I needed to get oriented to the way they managed files etc. Meanwhile I felt like I was in the Steve MIller song time keeps on slipping...into the future. New site is at http://www.clioweb2.com/ .

Nevertheless...no animals were hurt in this process although I am sure that my profanity laced tirades makes my wife wonder why grad school has not improved or expanded my vocabulary beyond four letter words.

Comments

[alesanu]

Hi! Here are my comments on your type assignment:

http://alesanu.wordpress.com/2010/02/21/criticism/

[Curtis Vaughn]

I am still using the mason.gmu.edu server. Hopefully, I will not suffer through your agony of this weekend. I have a very short fuse relating to technology problems.

I can't imagine GMU's tech support will improve in the short-run with all the budget cuts. It is easy to cut money; it really hard to understand all of the consequences.

As you know, I am still amused that the GMU wireless network does not support Windows 7. That was a big part of my frustration in the last class. I would turn my back on my computer, and my wireless connection had disappeared. I won't bring my personal computer to class again to enjoy that frustration.

Curtis

[alesanu]

So far I also have ipage as a hosting partner, and they proved really helpful with Omeka installation. Good luck!

[Dan Ludington]

George,

I apologize for the lateness of my comments, but I had a few thoughts on your typography assignment:

-The main body column seems a bit narrow. 480px is small even by netbook standards, I would bring this up to at least 600, maybe even 800px. I think the site would be easier to read this way.

-The header looks really neat, but the script font may be too small especially with the numerous flourishes. If the entire body is wider, then maybe retool the logo?

-The gap between your sidebar and the body seems to be too big this time. Maybe bring that down to 10px, so the difference between the sides isn't so jarring.

-Give some of your photos some padding, so that the text doesn't bump up against it. You should be able to do that in the bottom bar in Dreamweaver.

-I really liked the color scheme: it resembles an expensive book. Exactly what I would think of reading an old natural history work. Excellent!