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korkster
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:49 am Post subject: Stream Interruptions? |
 
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I dont want this to be perceived as a gripe really, but I have noticed that as of about the last 3 weeks or so, the stream hasnt been nearly as reliable. Im sure other are experiencing the same thing, as I have asked in chat.
In observation, it doesnt seem to be related to anything in particular...time, number of users, etc. For instance, even early in the morning, with few listeners, it seems to cut out just as much as in the middle of the day with 100s of users. In some cases these drops will be just a few seconds (1-5), but in some instances, they are significant times, when the stream is actually LOST from L365 or Shoutcast.
Im also noticing that the screen refreshes seem to be more frequent and invasive (i.e. in many cases the stream stops. Again Im thinking this isnt just my own system but others experiencing the same thing.
In comparison, I havent noticed a noticeable change in other streaming media stations.
Has there been some changes to the site in the last few weeks that might have caused these changes? Are there ways we can make this better on our end?
What can we do to help?
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 JERIC 
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Stream Interruptions? |
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That's a legitimate gripe. My ISP, Comcast, has been having issues. This is my internet connection that feeds all the streams so it affects everything. My connection has been dropping out consistently for going on 3 weeks now. Ever since Comcast bought AT&T, everything has gone to hell. I've been on the phone with them several times and I've also been hoping that the problem fixes itself. Since neither has helped I plan this week to make a decision on whether Comcast should come out and fix the problem or change ISPs. This will require me taking a day off from work to do this and that is hard for me to do.
All I can ask is just hang in there. This is killing me too.
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Caliburn
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:34 am Post subject: |
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I have the same problem, my ISP didnt solve a thing. Every winter the routers get overloaded by the heavy traffic. The only thing they say on the phone is 'We are working on it'. At the moment I cant play any games online. and I know I wont for months if I keep this ISP. like all last years.
I have @home cable in the Netherlands. My ADSL-line is already initialized and I already have the modem at home. Thus my solution was switching ISPs (and type of broadband). I only need time to hook the modem on my gateway server.
My advice: switch ISPs. Good luck mate, hope you solve it soon. |
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korkster
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Hey Jeric...not to worry!! Thank you very much for taking the time to explain. It kinda laid to rest fears that it might be my own system. Hang in there and keep up the great work!
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Obi-son
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:53 am Post subject: |
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I'm with jeric. my home pc service is crapy. so i know how it is. if the live 365 stops just click play a few times and it comes back. it may take 5 clicks tho. cheers
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korkster
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Oh I usually dont have a prob getting it back, unless the stream stops being sent to L365 or Shoutcast. Then I get the password bar (on shoutcast) or that annoying tone on L365. As Jeric indicated, its not really him but his streaming broadcaster thats losing the continuity. |
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JERIC
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I have decided to stick it out with comcast. I just called about DSL. It is available in my area but they don't know for sure unless I change my phone service to them which is double the cost. If I were to get a similar package to what I have now it would be more than double the cost. If I switch to DSL it will be at least $100 more a month. So I'm going to ride comcasts ass with phone calls and refund claims until they fix my service. See what happens when you build a dedicated PC for the stream a purchase high quality bandwidth? Something else goes wrong.
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Caliburn
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| So I'm going to ride comcasts ass with phone calls and refund claims until they fix my service. |
Let me guess: They are 'working on it'?
Sorry for sounding so negative. But we have very bad experiences with cable compagnies here in Europe. They will prolly 'fix' it in spring when all the people go out and play again in the lovely weather.
I wish you all the luck.. |
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JERIC
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| Caliburn wrote: |
| Let me guess: They are 'working on it'? |
No, they haven't acknowledged the problem yet. Thanks for the wish of luck. There doesn't seem to be too much of that around here lately.
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korkster
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Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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Jeric....is comcast your only option there? Are you running Windows or Linux?
I dont know if Covad/Earthlink has links in your area, but my link here is 1.2MBit down and 384kbit up for $53.30 a month (my company actually pays for my internet). You might be able to get something comparable. But I'm sure you've reserched all that.
Best of luck and let me know if I can personally help in any way.
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soundTrack_nut
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Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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And I thought Cox was bad. But I have 3000/192 for $39.99. Service has actually improved.
I hope you guys get it resolved soon! The dont listen to the stream much anymore. |
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JERIC
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Tue Nov 04, 2003 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Comcast will be out tomorrow to look at this.
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