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Server maintenance 14th January

Posted on January 14, 2018 by independence

The server maintenance of Triton (SSH) is done for now. If you want updates about when we’ll have update (and when it’s done) make sure to follow Blinkenshell on Twitter and hang around in the IRC-channel. As you might have guessed … Continue reading →

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More changes to the vouching system

Posted on January 4, 2015 by independence

I’ve evaluated the changes to the vouching system in the signup system that was made a few months back and I’m mostly happy with the changes, but as you might have guessed from the title there are a few things … Continue reading →

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Shirt design contest

Posted on October 12, 2014 by independence

Okay, it’s finally time to have a vote on the best shirt motif design. There was only two valid submissions emailed to me, so I’ve included the original design that I made as well. Go and check out the designs! … Continue reading →

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Blinkenshell T-shirt Design Contest

Posted on August 1, 2014 by independence

Someone asked me if it’s possible to buy a Blinkenshell T-shirt earlier today, this has not been available earlier but I think it’s a great idea. I’m not the best with graphical design however so I might need some help … Continue reading →

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Top vouchers giveaway #2

Posted on January 19, 2014 by independence

It’s time for Blinkenshells second Top vouchers giveaway where where the three users who has vouched most new members since the last giveaway are awarded with some extras for their Blinkenshell account. Vouching is very important too keeping the community … Continue reading →

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January Maintenance Report

Posted on January 12, 2014 by independence

The maintenance went very well I think, but it did take a long time. Triton was back online at around 23.00 on Friday, and Web and Mailservices was not online until Saturday. I’ve been at the computer all waking hours … Continue reading →

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Planned maintanance January 10th

Posted on January 6, 2014 by independence

I’m planning on taking the system down for maintenance, Triton has an uptime of almost 200 days and it’s time for a new kernel as well as some other updates. I will also take this opportunity to upgrade/replace some hard … Continue reading →

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Top vouchers giveaway #1

Posted on April 7, 2013 by independence

I wanted to show my appreciation for the awesome Blinkenshell members who take their time to get to know newcomers and vouch for them so they so we can grow our great community, and therefore I’m arranging this little giveaway. … Continue reading →

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Buildserver

Posted on March 30, 2013 by independence

If you’ve been having problems compiling programs on Triton you’ll be glad to know that there is now a new server where you can compile things with more relaxed resource/memory limits. The idea is that you can use much more … Continue reading →

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