Network News
Latest news and updates from AustNet
ASD Additions and Raises
There have been numerous changes to the AustNet Services Department team. Congratulations to Hovy, BufFStaR and MrPrelude on being added to #ASD at level 75, Longie and Demandred on being added to ASD at level 10, Praetorian, darkness, saturn and seaner on being raised to level 200, and robby, daunted and Jeppe on being raised to level 250.
Server outages
We apologise to all clients currently experiencing difficulties connecting. A couple of our main client servers are currently being upgraded and should be back up ASAP. AustNet is also currently reviewing new ways of improving our service, and we look forward to implementing these ideas in the near future as well as expanding our network internationally to ensure easy connection to all 'corners' of the globe.
New server testlinked in US (raving.*)
Today the testlink of raving.ca.us.austnet.org began. This new server is located in San Diego, California USA. To try this server, simply connect by typing /server 216.55.137.16 - This server is only recommended to international clients (not in Australia).
Connectivity problems
As you may know, AustNet has been experiencing some difficulty in connection from international traffic such as from the US, and parts of Europe.
Server Connectivity Problems
Over the past 24-36 hours, AustNet has been experiencing technical problems which have meant some servers are not available, and users cannot connect to others on the normal addresses.
#mIRCHELP shows off its new look
As a part of a major restructuring process, #mIRCHELP has unveiled it new website look.
Major changes to the website include a new design, reorganised content and user friendly forums.
Over the next few weeks, there are plans to add new features to the website, such as: Articles, and Online chat.
Major changes to the website include a new design, reorganised content and user friendly forums.
Over the next few weeks, there are plans to add new features to the website, such as: Articles, and Online chat.
IdleRPG comes to AustNet
The popular IdleRPG is a role-playing game complete with items, levels, battles and quests. The only difference is that in IdleRPG you do it all... by doing nothing!
#AVA website has a face lift
Over the past 2 months #AVA has been working to update its website with more current and up to date information. #AVA was given a domain (avassist.org) and has now unveiled its new design website including a chat forum that can be used for gaining assistance when staff are not available.
mIRC 6.14 Released
A new version of mIRC (6.14) has been released. In this version many bugs that have been found in previous versions have been fixed including the annoying timestamp with daylight saving issue. mIRC also now supports ssl connections as this was something greatly requested. More information on the changes can be found at http://www.mirc.co.uk/whatsnew.txt
Spin.* Server Name Change
spin.nsw.au.austnet.org is taking a name change and will be known as comcen.nsw.au.austnet.org from tomorrow onwards. You can connect to the server by typing /server comcen.austnet.org