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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.37">Are we back already?</a></h1><a name="a1201_37"></a><p><b>From: Rallyguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.37">#37</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.31">#31</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>So what's the story David...Are we back here for good, or is this just a tease to an old junkie?</p> <p>Brian</p><hr /><a name="a1201_38"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.38">#38</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.34">#34</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>Chuck,</p> <p>Version 0.5 of this software does have emoticons (technical name for smiley faces). The move to another server could include an upgrade. We have to tread lightly on that issue because of the challenges and unknowns that come with the transfer of data. Until then, :-).</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 25 Apr 2005 by DATAKES</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_39"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.39">#39</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.38">#38</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>There will be problems going to Version .5.</p> <p>There have alterations made by Terry to get us around some problems, (like attachments locking us out if there was a space in the name), and other comfort improvements. I do not see a completely smooth transition if we implement an upgrade.</p> <p>New is nice, comfortable is better. (Now why would I say that?)</p> <p> </p> <hr /><a name="a1201_40"></a><p><b>From: UCONN Dave &amp; Lynn too (DANDL48)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.40">#40</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.30">#30</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>David,</p> <p>And here I thought the move was to get rid of Doug!</p> <p>8<)</p> <p>By the way, I'm also glad we are back here.</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_41"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.41">#41</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Rallyguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.37">#37</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>Brian,</p> <p>Because of its simplicity, I'm a big fan of Beehive. As others have said, even upgrading to more current versions of Beehive can be problematic.</p> <p>Noel set up v.5 briefly, before me made the decision to try vB, but it wasn't going to be easy to transfer our archived information over.</p> <p>There were also some glitches for Mac users (me;).</p> <p>We figured if it came to starting over, we'd go with a more "robust" forum software. I was highly impressed with some of the advantages of vB. The calendar feature was excellent, and as much as I've always felt "emotes" were unnecessary, I found they were very effective in doing what they were designed for.</p> <p>No forum software changes in mind for now. If we decide to go with another, we'll set up a test site where forum members can give it a test drive, before committing to a permanent change.</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_42"></a><p><b>From: Rallyguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.42">#42</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.41">#41</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>Glad to hear it will be staying ith this format for the time being. I find it much easier to navigate.</p> <p><br /> Thanks,</p> <p>Brian</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 25 Apr 2005 by RALLYGUY</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_43"></a><p><b>From: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.43">#43</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>Now that we have all swarmed back here to the Bee Hive. We can<br /> continue our honey makin'. Without the sting of learning our way<br /> around a new flower garden. </p> <p>:) Heck I like making my own smiley faces! :0)</p> <p>PS - Is there any rules about Chuck Burke singing - if not I think we<br /> should make some. ;)</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_44"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.44">#44</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.43">#43</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>None yet, but I am working on the Start Page, so ya' never know.</p> <p> </p> <hr /><p>Message 1201.45 was deleted</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_46"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.46">#46</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Rallyguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.42">#42</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>Brian,</p> <p>If I have my way (which I seem to get;) any move to an upgrade of Beehive or another software, will need to be capable of retaining our current information.</p> <p>I have no doubt we could quickly populate a new forum from scratch, but that option would be at the very bottom of my wish list.</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_47"></a><p><b>From: bluepaw (EPOXE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.47">#47</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> I am so confused. But I'm here and that's all that matters.<hr /><a name="a1201_48"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.48">#48</a>]<br /> 25 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: bluepaw (EPOXE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.47">#47</a>] 25 Apr 2005</p> <p>If your confusion is over what this thread is all about, we made an abrupt move/remove to another style of forum software.</p> <p>Only for a few days, but long enough to determine this software, despite it lack of whistles and bells, is best for our style of running a forum.</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_49"></a><p><b>From: laserman (MIKEMAC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.49">#49</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.48">#48</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>As CHUCK would put it</p> <p>"HERE TODAY GONE TO MAUI"</p> <p>I am glad this moving back and forth is done and we can move on. By the way what happened to the posts on the "New"/ "OLD" forum?</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_50"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.50">#50</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: laserman (MIKEMAC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.49">#49</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>As far as I know they are in the bitbucket. I have no way of accessing that place anymore, no domain points to it.</p> <p>I posted a reply about selecting cutter bits that went down to basics, beyond what is here. I spent a lot of time on it and wish I could have transferred it.</p> <p>But the really good thing is that David listened to his gut, (much email between moderators, about 30 per day), and decided to come back here. We lost a few days of posts, but have the enormous benefit of all of the posts that are here.</p> <p>If you see something missing that was there, ask again, it will get answered again and will be here permanently.</p> <p>[Ahhhh, the comfort of home.]</p> <p> </p> <hr /><a name="a1201_51"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.51">#51</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: laserman (MIKEMAC)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.49">#49</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>Mike,</p> <p>Noel Fields, the Admin. of the vB forum, would have the answer to that question. Before our scurrying back home, I made a sincere offer to Noel to keep the vB forum going through his <a href="http://www.dyesubbers.com">www.dyesubbers.com</a> web site.</p> <p>As we saw, some people preferred the vB software, and it's fair to say Noel's dedication to online education hasn't diminished.</p> <p>I hope he took my offer seriously.</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_52"></a><p><b>From: Michael</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.52">#52</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.20">#20</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>David,</p> <p>Since beehive is using php, doesn't it have a mysql database associated with it? If it does, shouldn't you be able to backup the old posts and take them to a new server?</p> <p>Michael</p><hr /><a name="a1201_53"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.53">#53</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Michael</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.52">#52</a>] Unread</p> <p>It seems to have multiple data bases associated with it. It looks into different tables for the different functions. That makes it hard to transport to another forum set of software that looks for different tables with different field names.</p> <p>Our intent at this moment is to stay with Beehive and try to work in all of the expansions within that framework.</p> <p>It may turn out more difficult to accomplish that, but the ease of use for our members makes it worth while.</p> <p>I am really appreciative of our members attempts to get used to VBulliten and to see how it worked. It was a grand experiment, one that taught us a lot. It was not what we expected to learn, but that in itself is valuable.</p> <p> </p> <hr /><a name="a1201_54"></a><p><b>From: Shaddy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.54">#54</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.53">#53</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>I'd also like to add... Don't be afraid to ask for donations... it might seem to the mods to cheapen what they're trying to do, but as a frequent reader I'd be happy to send a little to the poeple that help keep this site going. It would be different if this were a pay-site, I don't care for that route at this time, but I think you'd drum up enough for your present needs if you were to ask. Servers and everything associated with them cost money, we all understand that, and if you need a little monetary help keeping this site the way we seem to like it..........</p> <p>Just my $.02</p> <p>Shaddy</p><hr /><a name="a1201_55"></a><p><b>From: Ken D. (KDEVORY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.55">#55</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.50">#50</a>] 26 Apr 2005</p> <p>Harvey,</p> <p>Is the "only" problem, no domain name currently points there? If so, you can access it directly by its address. A DNS, domain name server, is just a lookup table. Input a alphanumeric name and get out a numerical address. If someone knows what the address was you can enter that directly into your web browser. (As long as the old new site is still running at that address.)</p> <hr /><a name="a1201_56"></a><p><b>From: Administrator (ADMIN)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.56">#56</a>]<br /> 26 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Michael</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1201.52">#52</a>] Unread</p> <div class="quotetext"><b>quote: </b></div> <div class="quote">Since beehive is using php, doesn't it have a mysql database associated with it? If it does, shouldn't you be able to backup the old posts and take them to a new server?</div> <p>Yes that is absolutely possible.</p> <p>I think Harvey mis-understood your question (or I did) and answered as if you were asking him if you could move it to another forum format. 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