Keep mirror?

DannyBoy · 21 March 2017, 08:56

Hello guys

We had brief discussion with Turran about the need for mirror server. It would seem that FTP needs are met with the main server. I'd be interested in knowing what's the public opinion about this, so feel free to check in the poll -- It's anonymous. Just so you know, I don't mind at all running it, but I don't want it to be a fifth wheel kind of thing

Thalion · 06 May 2017, 14:09

A Mirror is always a good thing in terms of data backup. Best example is Bttr. No mirror no files.

DamienD · 06 May 2017, 19:50

Personally I don't use it myself but as Thalion mentioned it's good to have a backup

Plus if the main FTP is slow due to overuse then people can always try the mirror for hopefully better speeds

puppypc · 07 May 2017, 00:06

I have used the mirror in the past, but if it is an issue of cost, effort, or anything else taxing the server's owner, I could make due (it's not life-or-death if the server doesn't work once in a while)

Cylon · 07 May 2017, 00:20

If this is the only mirror, then the answer is KEEP IT! :-)

emufan · 18 June 2017, 14:12

same opinion here, please keep it alive

amiga_Forever · 12 July 2017, 00:16

Actually, i picked "Don't care". Well i don't really .. I only download from main ftp, dunno why,,, I guess i'm just scared i'm gonna loose something if its not synced. Hey, isn't that that why we use main servers? But, the mirrors are always good to have.

DannyBoy · 12 July 2017, 12:02

Thanks for votes and comments, guys

Allen1 · 12 July 2017, 12:28

As mentioned above, its always a good idea to have a backup/mirror option in case something goes wrong or there is a lot of traffic to or from the main server.

A definite KEEP the mirror from me

DrBong · 10 October 2017, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyBoy

Thanks for votes and comments, guys

Thank you very much for keeping the FTP mirror site alive!

Along with the original FTP site, the FTP mirror is an invaluable resource IMHO and I always provide links to both FTP sites for game downloads in HOL entries.

Dunny · 11 October 2017, 01:59

I have never found the main ftp site to be usable - it takes nearly a 30 seconds for pages to respond, which makes browsing tedious. Using the mirror though is instant.

So yes, please keep the mirror.

rare_j · 11 October 2017, 02:37

Thank you for maintaining the mirror. Please keep it.

View Poll Results: Keep mirror?
Sure	45	88.24%
Nah	2	3.92%
Don't care	4	7.84%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

21 March 2017, 08:56	#1
DannyBoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 42 Posts: 90	Keep mirror? Hello guys We had brief discussion with Turran about the need for mirror server. It would seem that FTP needs are met with the main server. I'd be interested in knowing what's the public opinion about this, so feel free to check in the poll -- It's anonymous. Just so you know, I don't mind at all running it, but I don't want it to be a fifth wheel kind of thing Last edited by DannyBoy; 21 March 2017 at 08:59. Reason: More info

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06 May 2017, 14:09	#2
Thalion Amiga Collector Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany Age: 41 Posts: 679	A Mirror is always a good thing in terms of data backup. Best example is Bttr. No mirror no files.

06 May 2017, 19:50	#3
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Personally I don't use it myself but as Thalion mentioned it's good to have a backup Plus if the main FTP is slow due to overuse then people can always try the mirror for hopefully better speeds

07 May 2017, 00:06	#4
puppypc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greensboro, NC USA Age: 32 Posts: 116	I have used the mirror in the past, but if it is an issue of cost, effort, or anything else taxing the server's owner, I could make due (it's not life-or-death if the server doesn't work once in a while)

07 May 2017, 00:20	#5
Cylon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 470	If this is the only mirror, then the answer is KEEP IT! :-)

18 June 2017, 14:12	#6
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	same opinion here, please keep it alive

12 July 2017, 00:16	#7
amiga_Forever Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: kkhkj Posts: 323	Actually, i picked "Don't care". Well i don't really .. I only download from main ftp, dunno why,,, I guess i'm just scared i'm gonna loose something if its not synced. Hey, isn't that that why we use main servers? But, the mirrors are always good to have.

12 July 2017, 12:02	#8
DannyBoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 42 Posts: 90	Thanks for votes and comments, guys

12 July 2017, 12:28	#9
Allen1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Blyth England Age: 68 Posts: 786	As mentioned above, its always a good idea to have a backup/mirror option in case something goes wrong or there is a lot of traffic to or from the main server. A definite KEEP the mirror from me

11 October 2017, 01:59	#11
Dunny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scunthorpe/United Kingdom Posts: 1,975	I have never found the main ftp site to be usable - it takes nearly a 30 seconds for pages to respond, which makes browsing tedious. Using the mirror though is instant. So yes, please keep the mirror.

11 October 2017, 02:37	#12
rare_j Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,176	Thank you for maintaining the mirror. Please keep it.

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