Forum Activity for @lynnbird

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Ok...I have decided to use the Droplet as a webworking learning tool. At $10/mo it is surely worth keeping for that purpose. I've gone with Arivxe, and we will see how that goes. And you have gotten another referral commision, Brian et al.

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Yes Michael, I saw those at the bottom of the screen; what I am confused about is: do you do this with Caps Lock engaged, as to do ^ then a capital letter takes three keyboard moves and also do you need to hit enter after entering the command? When I tried it yesterday, nothing seemed to occur except a carriage return if you hit enter afterwards.

I will copy this and try again over the weekend; I think my real fear is of breaking the installation and having to start over.

Thanks a lot!
updated by @lynnbird: 09/24/14 11:09:11PM

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

It was pico I was trying to use but I don't know how to format the commands like exit or save. It's also been 14 years since I did anything at the Linux CLI prompt...lol. I go back to Corel and Caldera Open Linux Server (16 and early 32 bit computing!).
updated by @lynnbird: 09/24/14 08:59:47AM

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Brian, I need to email you I think. I cannot figure out this editor in apache. all the commands seem to have carets in front of them and nothing seems to work amongst them.

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Already did.

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

They locked my account immediately upon my supplying billing details, Brian. One of the questions they asked me on the account verification form I was required to fill out to unlock the account was "What kind of Traffic do you intend to send to our servers?"

Now I have another problem; Windows 8 seems to not have a built in Terminal program and I need SSH access!

Update! Never mind, folks, I just found the info on enabling Telnet! All will be well soon; I just need to refresh my memory as haven't used that since Win '98...ROFL
updated by @lynnbird: 09/23/14 11:40:33AM

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Here is something Brian might want to add to the Digital Ocean Guide. Apparently when I stated my intended traffic was Jamroom Audio/Video Media, the default droplet changed from the $5/mo to the $10/mo one, with a larger SSD allotment, and more bandwidth.

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

The bad thing is they refuse to disclose what triggered the hold. Somewhat secretive. Just like Credit Card companies will not tell you why you are refused credit; but how are you supposed to correct the situation if you don't know what is causing it?

Kinda stupid if you ask me...just my two cents.

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

Wow. The second I gave them my debit card they locked my account? And asked for additional verification? Well there goes learning this system immediately...sigh.
updated by @lynnbird: 09/23/14 10:19:58AM

Error Installing Solo Artist Bundle

Design and Skin Customization

I am going to dive into your Ocean, Brian...for now. I know web hosting talk; I think this is where I may have found the low cost Dedicated provider. I think I will start small (droplet) and work my way upward. You have a commission coming; I didn't remove your code when I signed up.

You've been very helpful!