The Internet Is Due For A Reboot

[galexcd 0]

As many of you, I am sure, have already heard, the Internet is was rebooted today (April 1^st), at 11.59am UTC. Many have questioned why this reboot is necessary, a spokesperson of a global consortium of Internet service providers had this to say:

People forget that the Internet has been running continuously since the 1970s. This reboot will provide greater stability for years to come. Were also hoping it will result in fewer viagra and scam messages.

Not to worry though, the entire Internet was backed up on some blank CD-R's and it was restored to it's original state a few minutes after the reboot.

 

It was advised to turn off all web browsers and all other Internet applications such as email clients during the down time.

Some of the equipment down there is nearly 40 years old. There are missing fuses, exposed wires and unterminated cables: it will be dangerous.

Anyone surfing the net or sending a large email attachment at 11.59 could easily electrocute one of my team.

Unfortunately there were recent news reports that some of the technicians were hospitalized today by a few malicious Internet users who continued to use the web during the reboot despite the warnings. Doctors say they will however, make a full recovery.

 

Source: https://www.sitepoint.com/internet-reboot-today/

P.S. Happy April 1^st!!

[rayzoredge 2]

I am definitely responsible for the deaths of many on this grand day.My condolences to their families. Also, I don't feel bad in the slightest.I post this knowing that I may kill another. To statistics!

[frozen.fish 0]

wee! happy april's fools day!even the conflicker worm, was a joke.. or not?

[jlhaslip 4]

Any idea how many zip drives it took to get the backup down before they re-booted?:)Good one...

[Ash-Bash 0]

Well I don't see why the can't make it even faster I mean it is the 21st century so I can't see what is stopping them from taking the speed even faster to a RAPID level! I and many others would feel fantastic about this!

[Echo_of_thunder 1]

As many of you, I am sure, have already heard, the Internet is was rebooted today (April 1^st), at 11.59am UTC. Many have questioned why this reboot is necessary, a spokesperson of a global consortium of Internet service providers had this to say:

 

Not to worry though, the entire Internet was backed up on some blank CD-R's and it was restored to it's original state a few minutes after the reboot.

 

It was advised to turn off all web browsers and all other Internet applications such as email clients during the down time.

 

Unfortunately there were recent news reports that some of the technicians were hospitalized today by a few malicious Internet users who continued to use the web during the reboot despite the warnings. Doctors say they will however, make a full recovery.

 

Source: https://www.sitepoint.com/internet-reboot-today/

P.S. Happy April 1^st!!

You know maybe I missed something here but. but this reboot and on April 1st? Everyone I have talked to today and yesterday said they have notice no problems of losing the "net" or anything out of place which makes me belive that Everyone was GOT! Check the date. April 1st Hence April fools day, I am not saying that this reboot did not take place but I have to wonder only because of the date. I learned a long time ago never trust anything that is to happen on that date. Been fooled too many times.

[Ash-Bash 0]

You know maybe I missed something here but. but this reboot and on April 1st? Everyone I have talked to today and yesterday said they have notice no problems of losing the "net" or anything out of place which makes me belive that Everyone was GOT! Check the date. April 1st Hence April fools day, I am not saying that this reboot did not take place but I have to wonder only because of the date. I learned a long time ago never trust anything that is to happen on that date. Been fooled too many times.

Well ok April fools... But it was posted at 07:57 PM and all April fools should stop at 12:00 therefore we all get to punch him But I don't see the point of doing that on a money making forum, However you maybe correct we will have to find out.

[galexcd 0]

Well ok April fools... But it was posted at 07:57 PM and all April fools should stop at 12:00 therefore we all get to punch him But I don't see the point of doing that on a money making forum, However you maybe correct we will have to find out.

Money making forum? This is the HOT NEWS!! forum... Also, I have the say in when April fools starts and ends for my own posts, and third, anyone who actually believes this needs to brush up on their knowledge of how the internet works...

[jlhaslip 4]

Right before they re-booted, I wonder if they did a rm -rf /spam ?Maybe that is why we haven't seen SM around much since the re-boot?

[varalu 0]

Any idea how many zip drives it took to get the backup down before they re-booted?


Good one...

I am sure they used a 3.5 inch floppy drive to take a backup. After taking a backup, I am sure there would have been a lot of empty space left in the disk which was later used to store 100 HD movies.

[harrison858 0]

Wow... reboot the internet?I didn't know the internet had a centralized place or whatever that actually stores everything on the internet. Well, now I know.Running nonstop from the 1970's.. unbelieveable.Wires - Why didn't they fix the wires and electricals sooner?I think i was using the internet at 11:59 lol.

[Phoenix.Illusion 0]

Wow... reboot the internet?I didn't know the internet had a centralized place or whatever that actually stores everything on the internet. Well, now I know.

Running nonstop from the 1970's.. unbelieveable.
Wires - Why didn't they fix the wires and electricals sooner?

I think i was using the internet at 11:59 lol.

Agreed. The internet has been up for some time noe, Its due for a Restart as soon as Possible,
I wonder how long it will take?

- Dark

[xpress 0]

Ha..funny one...

Wow... reboot the internet?I didn't know the internet had a centralized place or whatever that actually stores everything on the internet. Well, now I know.

Running nonstop from the 1970's.. unbelieveable.
Wires - Why didn't they fix the wires and electricals sooner?

I think i was using the internet at 11:59 lol.

guys...its just an april fool joke..

[Phoenix.Illusion 0]

I know im trying to carry it on, Some members dont think it is, - Dark

[xpress 0]

I know im trying to carry it on, Some members dont think it is,

Oh, you people are still trying to fool others, even after 4 days of April fool's day...