Re: redhat network

Michael Schwendt <[email protected]> writes:

> On Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:06:25 -0400, jerry ely wrote:
> 
> > Rather than using a common multiple like 15 minutes, I have been
> > succesful in using a 'prime' number of minutes. Like 13, 17, 19, etc.
> > Reason being, Most schedules hit on even intervals. By using a 'prime'
> > number, you may miss the regularly scheduled load by just enough to
> > get in... Although this is a drag to do in some schedulers... But for
> > extended attempts as mentioned, Can be the difference in getting in.
> > 
> > And not that I am advocating the barrage method of getting things
> > done, but not only does this help a single person get in, but also
> > helps even out the surges for everyone else too.
> 
> I doesn't matter. RHN kicks free users off the service as soon as
> load is high enough again to become restricted to paying customers.
> You would be able to finish the currently downloading package, but
> up2date would not go farther.

We're working on improving this situation so that we have to throttle
free users less often, as well as protecting users from being
disconnected in the middle of a session.  Please don't hesitate to
inform the RHN team of any problems you're having with our service.
You can contact the group at [email protected].

Chip

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Chip Turner                   [email protected]
                              Red Hat, Inc.