Computer Bugaboo???? (Updated)
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.
It’s not a complete failure. At least this post got through.
Comment by Ken Adams — April 7, 2005 @ 9:34 pm
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
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
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
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
Thought maybe it had something to do with that Corzine link.
Comment by Enlighten-New Jersey — April 8, 2005 @ 1:01 am
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
Yeah, it dorked my computer, too.
Comment by Acidman — April 8, 2005 @ 10:18 am
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
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
Why Do They Call Him That?
Jim’s exclamation of
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