April 7, 2005

Computer Bugaboo???? (Updated)

Filed under: Uncategorized — Jim @ 8:26 pm

I have to do this quickly, because there is something going on here, either with Mr. Computer or Comcast.

Most of the time, I cannot get to the web. Occasionally, at random intervals, I can. I think this damned box may have a virus, but I am not sure. If I disappear for a time, you will know why.

Update: Something is really wrong here. Dammit!

Update: It appears that the problem may, at least in part, reside with Comcast (I still think that there is a cyber-nasty lurking around in this box). I called the toll-free Comcast number and the recorded voice said “We are experiencing a higher than usual call volume due to a service outage. Our engineers are working on the problem. To disconnect, press 1; to continue, press 2.” I pressed “1”. I’ve had it for today.

11 Comments »

  1. It’s not a complete failure. At least this post got through.

    Comment by Ken Adams — April 7, 2005 @ 9:34 pm

  2. It’s not just you. I’ve been running like frozen snot all night. Something’s up.

    Comment by Sluggo — April 7, 2005 @ 10:26 pm

  3. Comcast is all dorked up. We called and got a recording that Comcast in ALL of NJ was down. WTF?

    Comment by Kate — April 7, 2005 @ 11:56 pm

  4. I’m back on, but that could end at any moment. This really makes my hair hurt.

    Comment by Jim - Parkway Rest Stop — April 8, 2005 @ 12:06 am

  5. I’m glad you posted. I’ve been having hellish problems too. On the West Coast, but with Comcast. Also Blogger down.

    Comment by slickdpdx — April 8, 2005 @ 12:43 am

  6. Thought maybe it had something to do with that Corzine link.

    Comment by Enlighten-New Jersey — April 8, 2005 @ 1:01 am

  7. Comcast has been hit with DOS attacks the last two evenings. Last night was far more widespread.

    Comment by Bob — April 8, 2005 @ 9:07 am

  8. Yeah, it dorked my computer, too.

    Comment by Acidman — April 8, 2005 @ 10:18 am

  9. Farked me up last night too, although I was still able to post. Just couldn’t see anything else. Seemed OK before I left for work this morning. Isn’t it funny though? A few years ago it wouldn’t have bothered me unless my cable TV went out. Now I couldn’t care less about the TV but DON’T MESS WITH MY INTERNET CONNECTION.

    Comment by Shamrock — April 8, 2005 @ 11:55 am

  10. It appears as if they experienced a case of DNS poisoning. Addresses looked like they were trying to resolve to the wrong IP address.

    There are some alerts out there on the security sights.

    Comment by bottlestop — April 8, 2005 @ 12:50 pm

  11. Why Do They Call Him That?

    Jim’s exclamation of

    Trackback by Evilwhiteguy's Blog — April 8, 2005 @ 6:10 pm

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