OT - Off Topic - I can't get to our websites on Lycos / Tripod - Is there a network failure with these providers ?
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OT: Lycos / Tripod network down ?
Jan 02, 2007
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figured with such a large installed base, there would be some msgs on the web or in some group - but have seen nothing posted anywhere - Tuesday 1/2/07 - 11:00am
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dont seem to be working this end.
figured with such a large installed base, there would be some msgs on the web or in some group - but have seen nothing posted anywhere - Tuesday 1/2/07 - 11:00am
Seems like the DNS information for them has disappeared. I wonder if someone forgot to renew their domain names?
the DNS reg has not expired, (2008) but using their IP address - 209.202.239.15 and Pingplotter, I don't get past my local ATT/SBC router....
It's like their entire router announcements have lost their pathing...
I cannot access the site either.. I am also on ATT DSL what part of the US are you in? are you having problems accessing any other sites?
Adair
I also cannot reach my tripod site, nor mail.lycos.com
Attempt to send mail to Lycos hangs up.
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UK Lycos/Tripod is up, but USA site is down.
I once had a problem getting the USA Lycos site for six months. Had to connect via the UK to search USA Lyscos/Tripod sites.
Same problem with Yahoo sites, some years ago,
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did not work for months, but other Yahoo sites worked ok.
Both occured at the same time several years ago. Never did figure out why.
A similar thing is happening now. Yahoo Groups is also down, with an on screen message telling us they're "undergoing a temporary site update to make Yahoo! Groups a better experience for you".
Lew
All is well now.
"Due to issues affecting our hosting provider, Lycos experienced a network outage for roughly 7 hours on Tuesday Jan. 2. We apologize for the interruption in service to our Tripod, Angelfire and Lycos Network and Mail users, and for any inconvenience this may have caused."
Lew
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