Reply-To: "Neil E. Barber" <[email protected]> http://services.smultron.com At 9/3/98 08:20 AM -0400, you wrote: >We're preparing for the latest upgrade to the GenConnect System. There's a >few things you need to know about this upgrade ..... > >The entire GenConnect system will be upgraded starting at midnight on >Saturday September 5, 1998. This will require that we shut the system >down. The reason is twofold ..... it's not just a patch .... it's a >re-write of the program that runs the system. Also, the Global Search >engine has been revamped and mega-enhanced, which will require a total >rebuild. No new postings can be allowed during this rebuilding period. >Downtime is estimated to be 8 hours max (yep .... it's a huge system now!). > >Anyone attempting to use the system during this downtime will be given >notice that it's being upgraded .... no-one will be left in the dark. >However, you could help us make this a smoother transition if you would >spread the word on any and all of the major mailing lists that you may be >subbed to (ROOTS-l, xxROOTS-L, your county lists, surname lists, etc.). >Will you help us by doing this? > >Below are some of the new features that the latest version (1.10) will >contain. > >This is the most exciting version of genbbs yet, and we're thrilled to be >bringing it into production. > >I encourage anyone with questions about the conversion to sub to the >GenConnect-L list, if you're not already. Simply send an email to >[email protected] with the word subscribe in >both the subject and as the only word in the body. Turn off all signature >files, please. > >Once again ..... the upgrade will begin at midnight on Saturday, Sep 5, and >should take no more than 8 hours. Please help us announce this. There >will be no official notice once the conversion is completed. The new >version will be in effect for all to see, and will serve as notice. > >Thank you for selecting GenConnect as your Query Management System. Our >goal is to keep improving it to meet the needs of our visitors and admins. >This is just the latest improvement, and we've all anxiously awaited this >moment. > >Happy Hunting!!!! > >The GenConnect Team ..... Randy, Pam and Nancy >