Manx Computer Bureau News and Info

ADSL Problem - Updated

30 Mar 2012 8:56 BST

There is a problem between Manx Telecom and us which is being worked on now. It started at about 8:30 and we were notified by MT shortly afterwards. All web-sites and e-mail are unaffected. The problem was resolved at 9:03.

ANOTHER SPAM WARNING!!!

27 Feb 2012 15:16:06 GMT

The spammers are at it again!.

Watch out for the SPAM email that is doing the rounds below, just delete it.
---- Original Message -----
Dear user of mcb.net,

We have detected that your account has been used to send a huge amount of junk e-mail during this week. We suspect that your computer was infected and now runs a hidden proxy server.

Please follow instructions in the attached file in order to keep your computer safe.

Have a nice day,
mcb.net support team.

BTJunkie Shuts Down Voluntarily

6 Feb 2012 08:56:38 GMT

SPAM WARNING!!!

2 Feb 2012 08:45:06 GMT

The spammers and scammer have been out again.

Watch out for the SPAM email that is doing the rounds below, just delete it.

I am afraid the I.T. mercenary death sqauds have not yet tracked down this particular ............person yet, but I do hope they find him soon.

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----- Original Message ----- From: "Manx Computer Bureau"
To: "undisclosed-recipients:"
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:49 PM
Subject: Dear mcb.net internet customers

Dear mcb.net internet customers,

� This message is from your Internet service provider and maintenance of
your email account for all users. We are improving our email database
due to Spam activities identified by our Web Server.

You are required to verify your email account by confirming your
identification,this will help us secure your account and neutralize all
Spam activities identified.

You are required to provide the following information as requested below:

* Name: (...........) (Required)
* Password: (...........) (Required)
* Confirm Password: (...........) (Required)

Thanks for choosing Manx Computer Bureau.

OFT issues warning about inheritance scam

26 Jan 2012 12:11:21 GMT

THE Office of Fair Trading has issued a warning about a potential new scam which involves consumers being advised - by email or letter - that they have inherited money.

Click here for more info.

Recommended software - SugarSync

24 Jan 2012 12:55:10 GMT

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1674 - (Planned Works)

19 Jan 2012 09:29:02 GMT


Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Re-homing of ISAMs at the Douglas North Core Site
NSN Start Date:	19/01/2012 10:25:00
Expected Duration:	10 minutes
Maintenance Window:	From 20/01/2012 06:00:00 to 20/01/2012 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	Following on from the BNG recovery work yesterday morning, several ISAMs will need to be re-homed to the Douglas North Core Site. This work will take place tomorrow (20/01/12) morning between 06:00hrs - 08:00hrs; in which the reconfiguration for an ISAM at Douglas North (DGIN-ISAM-20) & at Lakeside (LAKE-ISAM-1) will require a temporary disruption to services (up to 10 minutes). In addition to this work, all Douglas North homed ISAMs will require a redundancy configuration change which is not expected to be service affecting. Therefore ISAM services that reside in the following exchange areas will only be at risk whilst this change takes place: Douglas North/Ramsey/Peel/Marown/St.Johns/Sulby/Kirk Michael/Andreas/Laxey/ & associated remote ISAMs Ballaugh/Braaid/Mt Rule/Majestic/Jurby/Sandygate/Maughold/Glen Maye/Glen Mona/Snaefell/Creg-ny-baa/Port Jack/Sunningdale Dr. This work will ensure Island-wide broadband redundancy has been restored.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1670

18 Jan 2012 10:27:44 GMT

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Additional Notes:	Douglas North Broadband Gateway has been restored, subscribers are logging back in.
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. There has been an un expected reload o f! IOM-NTH-BNG-1.
From:	Network Operations Centre
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Can Apple really beat Android in the courts?

13 Jan 2012 14:04:15 GMT

Summary: According to one analyst, Apple is certain to smash Android on the smartphone and tablets markets and will win billions. Really? I don't think so.

If you buy the analysis of Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore, Apple is almost certain to beat the stuffings out of the Android vendors. I beg to disagree.

While Apple has been attacking Android smartphone and tablet vendors in the courts around the world, I don't see any reason to think, as Whitmore does, that Apple will be able to slam dung their way to victory. Indeed, Apple's number one smartphone rival, Samsung, expects record profits despite Apple's lawsuit attacks from Germany to Australia and back again.

Opening Times over Christmas and the New Year

22 Dec 2011 09:46:45 GMT

.........................................................Open...............Closed
Friday..........23^rd December...........08.30...............12.00��
Monday.......26^th December..........Support by email ONLY
Tuesday......27^th December..........10.00................16.00
Wednesday 28^th December.........10.00................16.00
Thursday....29^th December..........10.00................16.00
Friday..........30^th December..........10.00................16.00
Monday........2^nd January..............Support by email ONLY
Tuesday.......3^rd January...............Back to normal from now on :o(
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and transferred New Years day
Support by email only, the same as any other weekend

SPAM - IF IN DOUBT RING US FIRST

15 Dec 2011 12:30:42 GMT

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Dear mcb.net email users From: "Manx Computer Bureau" <support@mcb.net> Date: Wed, December 14, 2011 10:40 pm To: undisclosed-recipients:; -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear mcb.net email users, This message is from your webmail internet service provider and maintenance of your email account for all users. We are improving our email database due to spam activities identified by our Web Server. You are required to verify your email account by confirming your identification. This will help us secure your account and neutralize all spam activities identified. To confirm your identity, Do provide us with the following information as requested below: * Name: (...........) (Required) * Password: (...........) (Required) * Confirm Password: (...........) (Required) * * Important Please provide this information accurately for safety reasons to avoid inaccessibility of your account. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ This message has been scanned by Gtelco's Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall appliance.

Copyright isn't working, says European Commission

2 Dec 2011 09:21:05 GMT

"Is the current copyright system the right and only tool to achieve our objectives? Not really,"�

"Citizens increasingly hear the word copyright and hate what is behind it."

"Sadly, many see the current system as a tool to punish and withhold, not a tool to recognise and reward,"

Ubuntu Linux Everywhere -- Let's hope so!!!

2 Dec 2011 09:17:55 GMT

“By 14.04 LTS Ubuntu will power tablets, phones, TVs and smart screens from the car to the office kitchen, and it will connect those devices cleanly and seamlessly to the desktop, the server and the cloud."

Are we too reliant on Google

1 Dec 2011 11:19:34 GMT

This article is a must read for everyone

The 25 worst passwords of 2011: 'password,' '123456'

23 Nov 2011 09:27:05 GMT

In spite of a constant drumbeat of news about hacking and cracking computer accounts, users still are employing extremely common and obvious phrases as passwords.� A compilation of the most commonly used - and potentially most insecure - passwords seen over the past year was recently drawn up by�Splashdata�and�reported�in Mashable. Splashdata found that incredibly enough, the leading password in use today is the word “password." Interestingly, number 4 on the list, the keyboard lineup of “qwerty," is counterbalanced by item number 23, “qazwsx," which is the first three rows of keys typed vertically.

The list closely parallels that developed close to two years ago byImperva, showing that these terms never go out of vogue.

Here is this year's list:

1. password
2. 123456
3.12345678
4. qwerty
5. abc123
6. monkey
7. 1234567
8. letmein
9. trustno1
10. dragon
11. baseball
12. 111111
13. iloveyou
14. master
15. sunshine
16. ashley
17. bailey
18. passw0rd
19. shadow
20. 123123
21. 654321
22. superman
23. qazwsx
24. michael
25. football

Spam -- This ones back again -- ignore and delete it, it's not us!!!

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 21 Nov 2011 08:47:58 GMT

IT Service Desk Attn account User, Scheduled Maintenance & Upgrade Your account is in the process of being upgraded to a newset of Windows-based servers and an enhanced online email interface inline with internet infrastructure Maintenance. The new servers will provide better anti-spam and anti-virus functions, along withh IMAP Support for mobile devices that Support IMAP to enhance your usage. To ensure that your account is not intermittently disrupted but active during and after this upgrade, you are required to kindly confirm your account by stating the details below: * User name: * Password: This will prompt the upgarde of your account. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this notification, might result to a temporal deactivation of your account from IT Service Desk database. Your account shall remain active upon your confirmation of your login details. IT Service Desk apologize for any inconvenience caused. IT Service Desk Copyright 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1503 -- (Cleared)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 18 Nov 2011 09:08:43 GMT


Clear Notes:	All Broadband ISAM-D nodes have now been successfully upgraded and migrated. This concludes the ISAM-D upgrade programme.
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. IS A! M-D Upgrade/Migration Work
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1503 -- (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 17 Nov 2011 09:12:17 GMT


Maiin Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. ISAM-D Upgrade/Migration Work
NSN Start Date:	18/11/2011 01:00:00
Expected Duration:	u p! to 60 minutes per ISAM-D
Maintenance Window:	From 18/11/2011 01:00:00 to 18/11/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	This NSN forms part of the Broadband DSL ISAM-D upgrade schedule. At 01:00hrs through to 08:00hrs on 18/11/2011 work will continue with the upgrade and migration of Broadband customer data onto the new DSL provisioning/management platform. This work will affect a number of Broadband ISP customers in Castletown and Port Erin exchange areas, and also a number of customers in the Douglas Central exchange area, causing approx. 60 minutes service disruption. There will also be a temporary disruption to service for several remote FTTC ISAM-D nodes that reside in the affected exchange areas (Ballasalla/Ronague/Colby/Ballacottier/Anagh Coar/Saddlestone/Farmhill/Bayr Cam). This will be for up to 15 minutes per remote FTTC ISAM-D node during this maintenance window.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1501 -- (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 16 Nov 2011 13:01:23 GMT


Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. ISAM-D Upgrade/Migration Work - Douglas North & Central
NSN Start Date:	16/11/2011 07:35:00
Expected Durati o! n:	up to 60 minutes per ISAM-D
Maintenance Window:	From 17/11/2011 01:00:00 to 17/11/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	This NSN forms part of the Broadband DSL ISAM-D upgrade schedule. At 01:00hrs through to 08:00hrs on 17/11/2011 work will continue with the upgrade and migration of Broadband customer data onto the new DSL provisioning/management platform. This work will affect a number of Broadband ISP customers in Ramsey, Laxey, Peel & Marown exchange areas, and also a number of customers in the Douglas North & Central exchange areas, causing approx. 60 minutes service disruption. There will also be a temporary disruption to service for several remote FTTC ISAM-D nodes that reside in the affected exchange areas (Maughold/Glen Mona/Glen Maye/Mount Rule/Snugborough/Spring Valley Rd). This will be for up to 15 minutes per remote FTTC ISAM-D node during this maintenance window.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1498 -- (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 15 Nov 2011 14:53:49 GMT


Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. ISAM-D Upgrade/Migration Work - Douglas North & Central
NSN Start Date:	15/11/2011 11:50:00
Expected Durati o! n:	up to 60 minutes per ISAM-D
Maintenance Window:	From 16/11/2011 01:00:00 to 16/11/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	This NSN forms part of the Broadband DSL ISAM-D upgrade schedule. At 01:00hrs through to 08:00hrs on 15/11/2011 work will continue with the upgrade and migration of Broadband customer data onto the new DSL provisioning/management platform. This work will affect a number of Broadband ISP customers in the exchange areas of Douglas North (7 ISAMs) & Central (2 ISAMs - due to postponement) causing approx. 60 minutes service disruption. This work will also temporarily disrupt service to all Douglas North served remote ISAM-D areas for up to 15 minutes per ISAM-D during this maintenance window. Please also note that, in addition to the above, 2 Douglas Central served remote ISAM-D remote areas of Baldrine & Santon will also now be affected for up to 15 minutes during this maintenance window.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1474 (Update)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 15 Nov 2011 09:58:18 GMT


Additional Notes:	This morning's ISAM upgrades at Douglas Central have been postponed due to an unforseen issue on the network. Douglas Central ISAM upgrades will therefore be performed at a later date (TBC).
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. ISAM-D Upgrade/Migration Work - Douglas Central
From:	Network Operations Centre

REPOST -- Upgrade to ADSL2+ Free of charge

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 15 Nov 2011 09:37:50 GMT

Upgrade to ADSL2+ today!!!

Simply email me at support@mcb.im

Include your details :-

Name :-

Address :-

Postcode :-

Phone number your broadband is installed on :-

And a quick note, such as, "I wish to upgrade to ADSL2+."

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You must ensure you have an ADSL2+ compatible router.

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All new Broadband connections are provisioned with ADSL2+ giving you up to 16Mb/s download and 832Kb/s upload speeds. The actual speeds achieved are dependent on many factors including the telephone line distance and are not guaranteed.

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Gamers

Non-Interleaving Profile

If your Broadband connection is used primarily for online gaming you may wish to consider a non-Interleaving profile. A non-Interleaving profile optimises your data transmission for online gaming and can reduce the ping times to your servers. Please note,�enabling non-Interleaving on your connection can have a detrimental effect on streaming video and audio.

If the majority of users in your household do not play online games you should avoid requesting the non-Interleaving profile. These are only available on Broadband 12GB, 25GB and Unlimited.

Enabling a non-Interleaving profile on your line is free of charge.

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Coverage

All Manx exchanges are Broadband enabled.�Broadband is a technology with limited reach and is dependent on the strength of signal capable of being received from the local exchange. The signal strength leaving the exchange depreciates as it travels down the telephone line.�

Broadband on the Isle of Man can provide download speeds of up to�16 Megabits per second (Mb/s), upload speeds of 832 Kilobits per second (Kb/s)�and rate adapts to the telephone line length.� This means that it will automatically deliver the fastest speed possible ranging from 256Kb/s to 16Mb/s according to line length and other factors.

The actual Internet speeds achieved over a line are dependent on many factors and cannot be guaranteed.

Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1494

14 Nov 2011 15:01:43 GMT

(Cleared)
Clear Notes:	Service restored to normal. Connectivity issue only impacted on some Manxnet ISP broadband customers.
Main Service:	Internet
Issue Summary:	Other. Customers connected to Do u! glas Central are experiencing loss of internet connectivity.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1494

14 Nov 2011 15:00:27 GMT

(Significant Issue)
Main Service: Internet
Issue Summary: Other. Customers connected to Douglas Central are experiencing loss of internet connectivity.
NSN Start Date: 14/11/2011 13:25:00
Expected Duration: Unknown
Additional Notes: Engineers currently investigating.
From: Network Operations Centre

VDSL 40Mbps Broadband coming soon

28 Oct 2011 15:44:32 GMT

Super fast Broadband

Up to 40Mbps downstream
Up to 2Mbps upstream

Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) technology offers speeds of up to 40Mbps downstream and up to 2Mbps upstream.

That's up to 3 times faster than your current Broadband service!

Availability

Your line must be 2KM or less in length to be able to receive VDSL.

To check you are within range and to see what your typical speed would be please call us on 623841

Equipment

You will also need a VDSL compatible router to benefit from the new higher speeds.

Installation

VDSL requires a Manx Telecom engineer to visit to convert a telephone socket. You don't need to use any plug-in filters anymore.

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1438

28 Oct 2011 15:44:25 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1438 (Cleared)
Clear Notes:	Work completed successfully.
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Re-location Work (continued)
From:	Network Operations Centre

Windows Updates

21 Oct 2011 10:41:22 GMT

Windows Update

Keep your PC up to date

With Windows Update, it's easy-and free.

Check your settings

What is Windows Update?

There's an easy, free way to help keep your PC safer and running smoothly. It's called Windows Update. All you have to do is turn it on, and you'll get the latest security and other important updates from Microsoft automatically.

Check your settings

Setting up Windows Update is simple: Just go to the Microsoft Update website. If you've already got automatic updating turned on, Windows Update in Control Panel will open and show your update status. If it's not yet turned on, you'll be guided through the steps to do so. After that, all the latest security and performance improvements will be installed on your PC quickly and reliably.

It's (mostly) automatic

When you turn on automatic updating, most updates will download and install without you having to lift a finger. But sometimes Windows Update will need your input during an installation. In this case, you'll see an alert in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar-be sure to click it. If you don't respond to a Windows Update alert, your PC might end up missing an important download.

We recommend that you use automatic updating-but if you choose not to, be sure to check for updates at least once a week.

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Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware

You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your hardware and devices. This is a good way to make sure all your hardware and devices work properly.

Watch this video to learn how to automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware (1:13)

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1438 - - Planned Works

18 Oct 2011 09:30:16 GMT


Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Re-location Work (continued)
NSN Start Date:	18/10/2011 08:10:00
Expected Duration:< /! td>	up to 30 minutes
Maintenance Window:	From 25/10/2011 01:00:00 to 25/10/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	Broadband Core Network re-location work will continue on Tuesday 25th October from 01:00hrs. During the 7hr maintenance window all Broadband ISP customers served by the Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) at Douglas North will be temporarily re-routed onto the Douglas Central BNG, in order to allow node re-location work to proceed at Douglas North. Once all re-location work has been completed, the same Broadband ISP customers will be re-routed back onto the Douglas North BNG. In total this work will cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for the affected ISP customers served in the Douglas North, Onchan, Ramsey, Laxey, Peel, Kirk Michael, Andreas, Sulby & St Johns exchange areas (inlcuding remote sites). Additonal sites at Creg-ny-baa & Snaefell will also be temporarily affected by this work.
From:	Network Operations Centre

ADSL Filters

14 Oct 2011 12:52:27 GMT

This is an interesting little tit bit.

I have been speaking to a Paul C this morning and part of that conversation was for him to ring Manx Telecom on 624624 and ask them to do a line test and see if there is a fault.

He was told that he shouldn't use the Netgear filters because they are rubbish, filters changed problem fixed.

Now Netgear filters are used by most people so either their filters are of a poorer quality these days or the new network upgrades MT are doing are making folk use specific filters from them, read that as you will.

Don't forget you need a filter in EVERY phone socket these days as well.

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A new security certificate has been issued for the new mail server.

14 Oct 2011 10:14:24 GMT

I am delighted to inform you that a new certificate has been issued for the new mail server.

You will no longer get a warning when logging in to your email online as a new security certificate has been issued and installed on the new mail server.

To all those that rang the alarm bells and got on to me as soon as they noticed the warnings, well done, you did exactly what I have been drumming in to you all for years, if in doubt turn it off and get hold of me!!!

Congrats to you all!!!

This message will still pop up in firefox. Looks like Firefox and our certification issuer have had a tiff!!!

How to get past this on You Tube http://youtu.be/KYgv_Vr-g34

If you are browsing a https site your might see this message in your firefox: “This connection is untrusted". This message doesnt mean the connection is totally untrusted or the site is trying to trick you. This is because firefox not able to verify the certificate with the website.Check the address at the top is https://mail.mcb.net/mymail/

Normally you will find this message if you are trying to access your own webmail thru https at CPanel hosting.

You can avoid “This connection is untrusted" by following the steps below:-

When you see “This connection is untrusted", click on “I Understand The Risks" and click on “Add Exception" button
Once click on the “Add Exception" button, a pop up window will appear, Click on “Get Certificate" button and then click on “Confirm Security Exception" button.
You might also tick the “Permanently store this certificate" to avoid this screen again for the next visit.

Firefox - "This connection is untrusted" Internet Explorer - "There is a problem with this website's security certificate"

12 Oct 2011 11:50:07 GMT

Firefox

"This connection is untrusted"

How to get past this on You Tube http://youtu.be/KYgv_Vr-g34

Normally you will find this message if you are trying to access your own webmail thru https at CPanel hosting.

You can avoid “This connection is untrusted" by following the steps below:-

When you see “This connection is untrusted", click on “I Understand The Risks" and click on “Add Exception" button
Once click on the “Add Exception" button, a pop up window will appear, Click on “Get Certificate" button and then click on “Confirm Security Exception" button.
You might also tick the “Permanently store this certificate" to avoid this screen again for the next visit.
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Internet Explorer
"There is a problem with this website's security certificate"
Simply click on "Continue to website (not recommended)" checking the web address at the top is mcb.net
Ignore the certificate error at the top
How to get past this on You Tube http://youtu.be/TaBGeViUIEI
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"mymail"

10 Oct 2011 08:36:55 GMT

Now the email has been moved over to the new server you can now use roundcube for your online webmail

https://mail.mcb.net/mymail/

Your login username is your FULL email address and use the same password as you use for logging in to Maia Spamguard, try it, it's a nice user friendly webmail package.

(You can continue using squirrel mail if you want to by clicking the "webmail@mcb.net Squirrel Mail" button as before.)

If you decice to use the new system you can also change your own passwords from now on to.

Easy peasy, login to Maia

click on settings (looks like a cog at the top)

Click on Change Login

Your username should already be there if not it is your full email address (emailname@mcb.net)

now type in your new password in both boxes

Click on Upgrade Login Credentials

Job Done!!!

Thanks

John

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MCB.net email UPGRADE NOW COMPLETED

10 Oct 2011 08:25:31 GMT

@mcb.net email upgrade now complete.

Hopefully that didn't cause anyone too much of a problem and your mail should be working at full steam again now.

Any questions email me at support@mcb.net

Thanks

John

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1414

10 Oct 2011 08:08:10 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1414 - - (Planned Works) �
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Re-location Work
NSN Start Date:	07/10/2011 17:10:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30 minutes
Maintenance Window:	From 18/10/2011 01:00:00 to 18/10/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	Broadband Core Network re-location work will begin on Tuesday 18th October from 01:00hrs. During the 7hr maintenance window all Broadband ISP customers served by the Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) at Douglas Central will be temporarily re-routed onto the Douglas North BNG, in order to allow node re-location work to proceed at Douglas Central. Once all re-location work has been completed, the same Broadband ISP customers will be re-routed back onto the Douglas Central BNG. In total this work will cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for the affected ISP customers served in the Douglas Central, Castletown, Port Erin, & Marown exchange areas.
From:	Network Operations Centre

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MCB.net email UPGRADE so you will not be able to get any email from 07.30 for at most 1 hour Monday 10th Oct

7 Oct 2011 14:23:02 GMT

On Monday 10th October at 07.30 for no more than 1 hour anyone with @mcb.net email addresses will not be able to send or recieve any email.

This has been a long planned move that is finally in place to happen and all email will moved on to a new server.

Any questions email me at support@mcb.net

Thanks

John

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Recommended Software - - Thunderbird 7 is now relesased

5 Oct 2011 16:33:42 GMT

Mozilla Thunderbird 7 is now relesead.

Thunderbird has joined the rapid release process just like Firefox did. The two programs are now being developed and updated together.Existing Thunderbird users should get update notifications right in the email client. They can then update from within without having to download the client from the official website. Users who have not received the notification of the update yet can check for it manually by going to Help > About Thunderbird.

"Mozilla, a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to making the Web better, today released new versions of Mozilla Thunderbird, its free and open source email application for Windows, Mac, and Linux," Mozilla's Rafael Ebron.

"The new Thunderbird is based on the Mozilla Gecko 7 engine and includes security and stability fixes as well as several improvements to the user interface and the handling of email attachments," he listed some of the improvements.

Thunderbird 7, as the name implies is based on the latest Gecko 7 layout and rendering engine, the same that powers all Mozilla products, including the newly released Firefox 7 and SeaMonkey 2.4.

One new feature in Thunderbird 7 is the ability to print only a summary of email messages the user select. The Address Book has also gotten some platform improvements.

"Hundreds of Add-ons have been updated for this latest version of Thunderbird. These Add-ons, such as the Lightning Calendar, Conversation View, and Open Search can be found in the Add-ons Manager gallery," Ebron explained.

This implies that Thunderbird has switched to the automated add-on compatibility update program that Firefox add-ons have been under.

This ensures that users continue to get access to their favorite add-ons with each major update.

Recommended Software - - Firefox 7 is now relesased

5 Oct 2011 10:51:01 GMT

Mozilla Firefox 7 is now relesead.

It's release is less than 2 months since Firefox 6 was released but tha's thanks to its rapid release cycle.

One of the most significant improvements is a reduction in memory use -- by as much as 50% in some cases, Mozilla claims.

Users who keep lots of tabs open and leave their browser running for long periods of time will reap the benefits of Mozilla's MemShrink project, which is dedicated to improving Firefox's speed and stability by reducing its memory usage.

Among the changes for web developers in Firefox 7 are: upgraded support for web sockets; support for the Navigation Timing spec, which lets developers monitor parts of web page performance in the page itself; and a faster Canvas element.

The new release also fixes some stability issues and incorporates a number of bug fixes. A new opt-in tool lets users send anonymous performance data to Mozilla, which is aimed at helping developers isolate places where Firefox is slow.

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1403 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Oct 2011 16:20:40 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1403 - - (Planned Works) �
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	04/10/2011 16:15:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 05/10/2011 04:00:00 to 05/10/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow (Wednesday 5th October) at the Douglas Central exchange area. This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 13 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include DGIC-ISAM-30 to 41.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Connection Problems and what to do and how to fix them

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Oct 2011 09:44:42 GMT

At the moment Manx Telecom are upgrading all over the island on an almost daily basis and people are getting home to find they have no internet. We are getting notifications such as the one below every couple of days from them and I am posting any notices I get up on the sites news feed as soon as I can.

“The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow at Andreas, Sulby & Laxey exchange areas (including remotes areas of Jurby, Ballaugh, Bride, Sandygate, Snaefell (via Sulby) & Glen Mona). This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 13 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include KUR-ISAM-4 & 5, SUL-ISAM-5 & 6, LBA-ISAM-5 to 7, JUR-ISAM-1, BAL-ISAM-2, BRD-ISAM-1, SGT-ISAM-1, YSNA-ISAM-2 & GLM-ISAM-1. “

Fixing a connection problem....exactly the same fix as speeding your connection up. "Keeping your Internet Speeds to an Optimium." Click on the link

I have told everyone at some point that there internet speeds are slowing down because they keep their router permenantly plugged in and over time then slow down.

To maintain and keep your speeds to a maximum you need to power cycle your router for an hour or so, preferably over night and that is enough to maintain your optimum internet speed (you must unplug your router not just turn it off).

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How to Power Cycle Your Computer and Internet Connection.

Sometimes when you experience problems booting your computer or problems connecting to the Internet over a high-speed connection, it becomes necessary to power cycle your equipment before it will function properly again. Power cycling all of your equipment is a fast and easy way to get things working again without the assistance of a repair technician.

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Step 1.

Shut Down your computer. If your system is completely locked up, you can press and hold your computer's power button for 10 seconds and the tower will turn off.

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Step 2.

Unplug your computer. This is an important step! Unplug your computer by removing the cord from the power supply. This is almost always the top black cord on your tower. DO not simply turn off your surge protector. It is important that you unplug the cord from the computer.

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Step 3.

Unplug your Internet equipment. Whatever you have, unplug the power cord from it. If you have a router (typical brands include Linksys, Netgear, or D-Link) please remove the power cord from this unit.

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Step 4.

Wait for a few of minutes (for a quick fix or for an hour, preferably over night for a better fix) once you have unplugged all of your equipment while any residual power left drains from your devices.

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Step 5.

Reconnect devices. Next you will need to reconnect all of your devices IN A SPECIFIC ORDER. First, plug in the power cord for your router. Wait for the modem to have a solid Internet connection with your internet service provider. This can take as long as 4 minutes, so be patient. Finally plug your computer tower back in. Turn on your computer by pressing the power button and allow it to boot fully.

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Step 6.

The computer should now boot normally and you should be able to establish a connection to the Internet over your high-speed connection.

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If you continue to experience problems contact us on 623841or your computer hardware technician

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1398 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 3 Oct 2011 14:11:08 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1398 - - (Planned Works) �
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	03/10/2011 12:45:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 04/10/2011 04:00:00 to 04/10/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow (Tuesday 4th October) within the Douglas Central exchange area which primarily consists of the remotes areas of Santon, Snugborough, Ballacottier, Anagh Coar, Bayr Cam, Spring Valley Rd, Farmhill, Saddlestone, Copse Hill & Baldrine. This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 10 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include STN-ISAM-1, SNB-ISAM-1, COT-ISAM-1, ANA-ISAM-1, CAM-ISAM-1, SVR-ISAM-1, FAR-ISAM-1, SAD-ISAM-1, COP-ISAM-1 & BDR-ISAM-1.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1393 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 30 Sep 2011 10:52:49 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1393 - - (Planned Works) �
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	30/09/2011 10:25:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 03/10/2011 04:00:00 to 03/10/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue on Monday 3rd October at Douglas North exchange area (including remotes areas of Lakeside Gdns, Sunningdale Dr, Port Jack, Majestic Dr, Snaefell & Creg-ny-Baa). This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 15 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include DGIN-ISAM-18 to 26, LAKE-ISAM-1, MAJ-ISAM-1, SUN-ISAM-1, PTJ-ISAM-1, YSNA-ISAM-1 & YDOG-ISAM-1.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 - Planned Works Completed

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 29 Sep 2011 09:18:30 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 - (Cleared) �
Clear Notes:	Work completed successfully
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 29 Sep 2011 08:53:40 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 (Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	29/09/2011 04:00:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 29/09/2011 04:00:00 to 29/09/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow (Thursday 29th September) at Peel, Kirk Michael, Marown & St Johns exchange areas (including remotes areas of Braaid, Mount Rule & Glen Maye). This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 14 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include PBA-ISAM-7 TO 10, STJ-ISAM-4 & 5, MZW-ISAM-6 to 8, KMC-ISAM-4 & 5, BRA-ISAM-1, MTR-ISAM-1 & GMY-ISAM-1.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1373 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 27 Sep 2011 14:41:47 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1373 (Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	27/09/2011 14:20:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 28/09/2011 04:00:00 to 28/09/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow (Wednesday 28th September) at Andreas, Sulby & Laxey exchange areas (including remotes areas of Jurby, Ballaugh, Bride, Sandygate, Snaefell (via Sulby) & Glen Mona). This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 13 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include KUR-ISAM-4 & 5, SUL-ISAM-5 & 6, LBA-ISAM-5 to 7, JUR-ISAM-1, BAL-ISAM-2, BRD-ISAM-1, SGT-ISAM-1, YSNA-ISAM-2 & GLM-ISAM-1.
From:	Network Operations Centre

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1367 - Planned Works Completed

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 27 Sep 2011 09:18:04 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1367 (Cleared)
Clear Notes:	Work completed successfully
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1367 (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 26 Sep 2011 10:16:30 GMT

Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband Core Network Migration
NSN Start Date:	26/09/2011 09:25:00
Expected Duration:	up to 30mins
Maintenance Window:	From 27/09/2011 04:00:00 to 27/09/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Broadband Core Network Migration will continue tomorrow (Tuesday 27th September) at Castletown & Port Erin exchange areas (including remotes areas of Ballasalla, Ronague & Colby). This work will begin from 04:00hrs and is expected to cause up to 30 minutes service disruption for all affected Broadband ISP customers within the 4 hour maintenance window. In total 12 x ISAM-D nodes will be migrated within this maintenance window. This will include CDE-ISAM-10 to 13, PET-ISAM-10 to 14, BSA-ISAM-1, RON-ISAM-1 & COL-ISAM-1.
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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1366 (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 26 Sep 2011 10:15:05 GMT

Main Service:	Broadband
Secondary Service:	Access Network
Issue Summary:	Other. Sunningdale Drive Remote ISAM migration (DGIN PCP21 & PCP56)
NSN Start Da t! e:	26/09/2011 09:00:00
Expected Duration:	Up to 15 minutes per circuit
Maintenance Window:	From 26/09/2011 08:00:00 to 30/09/2011 16:00:00
Additional Notes:	We will be migrating customers from cabinets DGIN PCP21 (Sunningdale Drive) and PCP56 (Royal Avenue) to the new Remote ISAM. Work will commence on Monday 26 September 10 May at 09:00. Each day the maintenance window will be 08:00-16:00. Customers will experience a short outage (up to 15 minutes) when their circuit is migrated. Once completed customers will see a vast improvement in their connection speed.
From:	Network Operations Centre
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For Further Information Contact MT 624624

Spam, spam, and more spam!!!

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 23 Sep 2011 15:38:33 GMT

If you get an email like the one below IT IS SPAM delete it.

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 Dear Webmail Subscriber, 

We are currently carrying-out a maintenance process to all webmail 
account, to complete this, you must reply to this mail immediately and use 
the link below to validate your account against spyware and spam mails.

http://www.123contactform.comm/ contact-form-webmailm6373-219927.html

This process we help us to fight against spam mails.Failure to summit your 
User name and password in the below link,we will render your email address 
in-active from our database. 

You will be send a password reset message in next seven (7) working days 
after undergoing this process for security reasons. 

THE WEBMAIL TEAM

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1366 (Planned Works)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 23 Sep 2011 15:38:33 GMT

If you get an email like the one below IT IS SPAM delete it.

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 Dear Webmail Subscriber, 

We are currently carrying-out a maintenance process to all webmail 
account, to complete this, you must reply to this mail immediately and use 
the link below to validate your account against spyware and spam mails.

http://www.123contactform.com/contact-form-webmailm6373-219927.html 

This process we help us to fight against spam mails.Failure to summit your 
User name and password in the below link,we will render your email address 
in-active from our database. 

You will be send a password reset message in next seven (7) working days 
after undergoing this process for security reasons. 

THE WEBMAIL TEAM

Firefox 6 page timeouts fixed

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 19 Aug 2011 10:34:31 GMT

If you are having pages or tabs timing out the fix is this.

If you type about:config in address bar of firefox, it will open its configuration page, that allows to change a lot of settings.

Where is says filter therree is a search box in it type keep, and onlyl functions with keep will be left

You need to alter network.http.keep-alive in the firefox config file from true to false, simply click on it and it will change.

network.http.keep-alive;false

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Firefox 6 released

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 19 Aug 2011 10:03:26 GMT

Firefox 6

Mozilla has more than a thousand changes under the hood of the latest version of Firefox.

All about the speed

The first reason is speed, although that point is debatable. According to Mozilla, startup times with Firefox 6 are better than its predecessor, especially if a user is using Firefox's Panorama feature. Panorama allows users to organize tabs into groups. Having Firefox launch several groups on startup has been a sure-fire way to bog down that process in the past.

Any speed improvements over the sluggish performance of Firefox 5 is welcome news for users, but overall performance of Firefox's latest incarnation appears to be more problematic. For example, Dan Howley pointed out in Laptop magazine that Firefox 6 is actually slower than its progenitor when evaluated with a benchmarking program called Peacemaker.

Peacemaker evaluates a browser's performance using Java and assigns a score to it.

Benchmarking scores, though, can be deceptive, which may be the case with Firefox 6. It may score lower than the previous release of the program, but from a user's point of view, it feels faster.

URL display

Another reason to upgrade to Firefox 6 is the way it displays URLs in the address bar. The domain of a website is more distinct than the rest of its address. So in a URL like http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/6.0/releasenotes/, www.mozilla.com would be emphasized.

That's a feature that Chrome and IE9 have had for some time. While it seems like a simple addition, it's valuable for quickly spotting if a URL is questionable, as might be the case if a user clicks on larcenous link in a phishing message.

Security

Security is also bolstered in Firefox 6 with a new permissions feature. It allows a user to configure the permissions for a particular website by typing "about:permissions" on the address bar. With it, a user can configure such things as acceptance of cookies, location sharing, pop-ups, passwords and data storage.

Why is that a selling point for Firefox 6? It lets a user beef up the overall security of the browser, while letting the person remove restrictions on sites they trust. By choosing tough restrictions as the default security settings for the software, a user can be better protected against accidently visiting a malicious website and getting their computer infected with malware. Yet, users don't have to worry about the restrictions creating a barrier to productive use of trusted sites.

It's free

The fourth reason for upgrading to Firefox 6 is probably the least compelling, but also the most irresistible. Firefox 6 is a free upgrade to a favorite program. What more reason does a user need?

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1203 - Planned Works

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 3 Aug 2011 09:42:11 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1203 (Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Secondary Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Emergency Planned Work: Hardware/cable re-work at COT-ISAM-1
NSN Start Date:	03/08/2011 09:25:00
Expected Duration:	up to 60 minutes
Maintenance Window:	From 05/08/2011 06:00:00 to 05/08/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	Emergency Planned Work is required to take place at Ballacottier (COT-ISAM-1) on Friday 5th August from 06:00hrs. This will involve re-cabling and re-positioning of line card hardware within the ISAM shelf. The only service disruption will be to Broadband (ADSL) ISP customers that are fed from CAB4; Broadband service (ADSL & SDSL) fed from CAB87 is at risk but is expected to be unaffected by this re-work. Expected service disruption for CAB4 customers is up to 60 minutes within the 2 hour maintenance window.
From:	Network Operations Centre

WARNING - - Scam email doing the rounds

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 28 Jul 2011 08:50:44 GMT

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Please be aware of another Phishing scam which has been sent to a number of Manxnet and no doubt MCB email addresses this morning.

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PLEASE REMEMBER, NO REPUTABLE COMPANY WOULD EVER SEND YOU AN EMAIL ASKING YOU TO CONFIRM ANY USERNAME AND PASSWORD.

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Under no circumstances should you reply to any email, or follow a link contained in any email, which asks you to provide or confirm any username or password to prevent you from losing service or to upgrade an account.

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If you have any queries regarding this please contact us on 623841

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Copy of scam email follows:

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-----Original Message-----
From: Barnett, Alysia [mailto:Alysia.Barnett@uscellular.com]
Sent: 27 July 2011 20:10
Subject: Attention Email Users,

A Computer Database Maintainance is currently going on our Webmail Message Center.
Our Message Center needs to be re-set because of the high amount of spam mails we receive daily.
A Quarantine Maintainance will help us prevent this everyday dilemma.
To protect your account from unauthorized access and revalidate your mailbox,
Click the link below and confirm your webmail account information:
http://updatehtp.ucoz.com/heldesk.htm

Failure to revalidate your mailbox will render your e-mail in-active from our database.
Thanks
System Administrator

Recommended Software - - FBackup

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 26 Jul 2011 09:27:38 GMT

FREE backup Software. Reliable. No nags.

FBackup is a free backup software for both personal and commercial use. It protects your important data by backing it up automatically to any USB/Firewire device, local or network location. The backed up data can be either compressed (using standard zip compression) or an exact copy of the original files.

Speed up your computer

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 13 Jul 2011 09:19:03 GMT

Crucial Memory, one of the best known names in the business have put together a page to help speed up your system.

CORRECTION to the email sent out Thursday

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 1 Jul 2011 16:19:08 GMT

Please note the correction to Thursdays email

"You are receiving this e-mail because we are upgrading the mcb.net mail server IF you do not already have an account on our mail gateway."

The email below sent out Thursday IS from us (for once)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 1 Jul 2011 08:54:12 GMT

You are receiving this e-mail because we are upgrading the mcb.net mail server IF you do not already have an account on our mail gateway. This is now necessary as we are working to improve our e-mail service by integrating the mail system to offer additional services such as vacation notifications and user controllable mail filters. PLEASE NOTE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE YOUR EXISTING E-MAIL SYSTEM IT WILL CONTINUE TO WORK AFTER THE UPGRADE WITH NO CHANGES.

The initial migration will require e-mail to be down for around 1-2 hours while we move the e-mail onto a new server. Once this is complete we will be able to start changing e-mail accounts to allow access to the new services provided by the new system.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS USERNAME AND PASSWORD WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY BE USED BY YOUR MAIL PROGAM, PLEASE CALL US ON 623841 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

As of Monday 11th July we will be introducing a new webmail client.

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 24 Jun 2011 16:01:19 GMT

Hello pilgrims

It is I again and as of Monday 11^th July we will be introducing a new webmail client for you that is better to use and much nicer looking than the one we are presently using.

It is called “Roundcube"

Those people that do not have a Maia account (spam filter) will now have a none filter maia account and it will email a random password to them to be able to login in to maia and from now on be able to change their email passwords themselves.

To those who are on the ball will now be asking if they are getting a new password emailed to them from maia how do they pick up their email when email requires a username and password without knowing the new password , chicken or the egg time!!!

The webmail that is in service at the moment is called squirrel mail and for the time being is going to continue in service so those that like using it can continue to do so.

This is how it's going to work.

1. We are going to install the new server.

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2. Maia is going to send you the new email password.

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3. You will need to login in to webmail as normal using the first part of your email address (john@mcb.net just uses john) and current password the same as you do now at http://mail.mcb.net/webmail/src/login.php

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4. Retrieve your new password.

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5. You can now login to Maia here https://www.mcb.net/maia/login.php

NOTE :- To login in to Maia you have to use your entire email address e.g. username@mcb.netand NEWpassword.

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6. Login in to http://mail.mcb.net/mail to use the new webmail software using your entire email address and new password.

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7. From now on changing your password in Maia will also automatically change our email password at the same time so no more having separate usernames and password for email or spam filter and you can change you password as often as you like.

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Roundcube webmail...

...is a browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an e-mail client, including MIME support, address book, folder manipulation, message searching and spell checking.

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Some screen shots of Roundcube

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/mailview.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/mailblocked.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/htmlview.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/mailcompose.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/addressbook.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/settings.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/foldermanagement.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/identities.jpg

http://roundcube.net/images/screens/managesieve.jpg

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Released features

Available in 67 languages
Drag-&-drop message management
Full support for MIME and HTML messages
Sophisticated privacy protection
Compose messages with attachments
Multiple sender identities
Address book with groups and LDAP connectors
Find-as-you-type address book integration
Richtext/HTML message composing
Forwarding messages with attachments
Searching messages and contacts
Threaded message listing
IDNA support
Spell checking
IMAP folder management
Shared/global IMAP folders
Support for external SMTP server
Built-in caching for fast mailbox access
Unlimited users and messages
Template system for custom skins
Plug-in API for flexible extensions

Upgrade to ADSL2+ Free of charge

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Mar 2011 14:50:45 GMT

Upgrade to ADSL2+ today!!!

Simply email me at support@mcb.im

Include your details :-

Name :-

Address :-

Postcode :-

Phone number your broadband is installed on :-

And a quick note, such as, "I wish to upgrade to ADSL2+."

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You must ensure you have an ADSL2+ compatible router.

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Gamers

Non-Interleaving Profile

If the majority of users in your household do not play online games you should avoid requesting the non-Interleaving profile. These are only available on Broadband 12GB, 25GB and Unlimited.

Enabling a non-Interleaving profile on your line is free of charge.

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Coverage

The actual Internet speeds achieved over a line are dependent on many factors and cannot be guaranteed.

SPAM "Dear AccountSubsciber....." SPAM

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Apr 2011 10:02:34 GMT

I have been emailed directly by a lot of people this morning about this email (below).

It is SPAM - ignore and delete, you know the routine

If you were using Firefox as your web browser it would block the link in the email, so use firefox, why be sorry when you can be safe!!!

Download Firefox here http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/

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"---- Webmail Technical Services----- Dear Account Subscriber, Due to excess abandoned webmail accounts, We are currently performing maintenance on our Digital webmail Server to improve the spam filter services in our webmail systems for better online services to avoid virus and spam mails. In order to ensure you do not experience service Interruption, respond to this email and verify your email Account with the below link to avoid deletion http://accct.mywebcommunity.org/verify.php Checkout new features and enhancements with our newly improved and secured webmail. ----Copyright C 1997-2011 Webmail Technical Services!. All rights reserved-----"

Thanks

John - MCB

Internet Problems 11/04/2011

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 11 Apr 2011 15:55:58 GMT

We have had some problems today!!!

If anyone has problems with there internet today/tonight, unplug your router for a few minutes plug it back in and try again.

There was a problem today that stopped anyone going beyond there email or our websites today around 14.00hrs.

This was fixed in a timely manner but if you are having any issuses email or ring us on 623841 for help.

Thanks

John - MCB

Recommended Software - - Orbit Downloader

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 28 Mar 2011 09:45:26 GMT

I have been using Orbit Downloader for a long time now and find few things I don't like about it, and of course as a true cheap skate, it's free.

This is cool, it scans what software you have installed on your computer and checks if it is up to date and what versions are available. Shame it doesn't include "Windows Updates" .

Orbit downloader 4.0 Introduce Software Updater
Tag make you manage your download files easily See more...
The top downloader manager of Windows 7
Grab Pro - Download RTMP protocol video
Download e-mail and forum attachments with great speed!
Maximum possible download speed, up to the fastest download manager!
Download social music and video include Youtube, Pandora, Myspace easily
Support all streaming media protocol include RTMP/ MMS/ RTSP

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"Orbit Downloader, leader of download manager revolution, is devoted to new generation web (web2.0) downloading, such as video/music/streaming media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapidshare, support RTMP. And to make general downloading easier and faster. "

Use at your own risk!!!

Any software I mention is what works for me and may not work for you or on your system and if you decide to try any software, on your own head be it as I am not supporting or taking responsibilty of any issues after using, downloading, or installing any software.

Planned Works - Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 849

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 22 Mar 2011 16:09:27 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 849 (Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Secondary Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Spring Valley Road FTTC ISAM core connectivity migration work.
NSN Start Date:	22/03/2011 15:40:00
Expected Duration:	up to 10mins
Maintenance Window:	From 25/03/2011 07:00:00 to 25/03/2011 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	The Spring Valley Road FTTC ISAM core connectivity is to be migrated from Douglas Central Exchange to Douglas North Exchange within a 1hr planned maintenance window scheduled for Friday 25th March from 07:00hrs. This will cause approx. up to 10 minutes service disruption for Broadband ISP customers connected to this access node.
From:	Network Operations Centre
Submitted by:	vernon neild
For Further Information Contact NOC/T9 on 6868

Todays news.........from yesteryear

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Mar 2011 11:08:13 GMT

On this day......

Here are some links for what has happened on this day over the years, such as......

1960: Radio telescope makes space history

The radio telescope at Jodrell Bank sets a new space record making contact with the American Pioneer V satellite at a distance of 407,000 miles.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

HP: The Linux Desktop Company

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 10 Mar 2011 13:36:10 GMT

Well, I didn't see this coming. HP CEO Leo Apotheker, according to Bloomberg/Newsweek said that

“every one of the PCs shipped by HP will include the ability to run WebOS in addition to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows."

I knew HP was serious about webOS, its Linux-based tablet/smartphone operating system. I didn't know that HP was this serious.

For years, with the exception of Dell, most major PC vendors have been very reluctant to offer desktop Linux.

This has been because they were afraid of upsetting the 800-pound gorilla of desktop operating systems: Microsoft.

The sales were there. I've been told by sources both at Dell and Canonical that pre-installed Ubuntu Linux PC sales alone have been in the millions.

That may not be a lot compared to Windows, but given how hard most PC companies have made it to even shop for Linux-powered PCs, I think it's darn impressive.

We Have had a good response to our free upgrade offer (Upgrade to ADSL2+ Free of charge)

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 10 Mar 2011 12:26:44 GMT

I am very pleased with the uptake on our free ADSL upgrade offer (see previous post).

The offer stands for now so if you know anyone on the MCB network, tell them about the upgrade as they may not of seen it on the site and need pointing in the right direction.

I now know that some of you do actually look at the website so will post on it a bit more often, well try to anyway :o)

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Live video cam from Ballagarrey, Glen Vine

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 9 Jun 2011 16:12:38 GMT

Just in case anyone is interested. Eye Spy security have a web cam at Ballagarrey, Glen Vine. http://ubqlive.com/LiveDemo/Demo3.html Worth a nosey!!!

IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN - ANOTHER SPAM ATTACK

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Feb 2011 16:45:53 GMT

We are having yet another spate of spam attacks.

The latest one is below is the same one that has been hitting us for a few months now so you should all be able to spot it by now.

DELETE IT and do not send any of your details over the internet, if in doubt about anything like this email us direct at support@mcb.net or call us on 623841 but DO NOT "reply" always write a new email, just to be safe.

WE WOULD NEVER ASK FOR YOUR DETAILS TO BE SENT ONLINE, not unless we had already been talking to each other about a problem.

Because of this latest run of attacks we have introduced extra new security measures to the mail servers and hopefully that will help curb all this rubbish.

Thanks

John - really from MCB Support

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"Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE !!!

From: "MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM"

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:36:28 +0100 (WAT)

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear: mcb.net Users:

This message is from mcb.net messaging centre to all users.

Be informed that our engineers are presently upgrading our webmail

database. This process we help us to fight against spam mails.

�

To complete this process you must reply to this email immediately by

providing your User Name and Password as stated below.

Username:( )

Password:( )

�

Failure to submit your user name and password will render your email

address in-active from our database.

�

NB:We request your username and password for identification purposes only.

�

Thank you for using mcb.net!

�

"MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM" "

�

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Windows 7 and SSDs: Cutting your system drive down to size

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Feb 2011 16:42:44 GMT

Solid-state drives are wicked fast. They can breathe new life into a PC whose performance is being dragged down by a slow conventional hard drive. They're also expensive and (at least for now) limited in total capacity. So how do you get the performance benefits of an SSD upgrade without breaking the bank?

With a notebook, you're generally stuck with a single drive. But with desktop PCs (and with large notebooks that support the installation of a second disk drive), you can do what I've done: use a fast SSD as a Windows 7 system drive and install a conventional hard disk for use as a dedicated data drive.

In that configuration, your goal is to use just the right amount of space on the relatively small, expensive system drive. That doesn't mean playing “How low can you go?" and ruthlessly deleting as much as possible. Instead, the smart strategy is to look at the total amount of space available on the system drive and then make intelligent, case-by-case decisions on where to store different kinds of files.

In this post and the accompanying gallery, I go through three big buckets of files that potentially consume large amounts of disk space, and I list the strategies you should follow for sizing and, if possible, relocating that data.

Don't miss the rest of this series:

Part 1: Windows 7 and SSDs: Just how fast are they?

Part 2:�Windows 7 and SSDs: Setup secrets and tune-up tweaks

First, an overall question: How big should your system drive be? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question; the correct choice depends on your needs and your budget. But in general, I recommend choosing a system drive that will allow you to keep at least 20% of total disk space free at all times. That translates into the following general recommendations, organized by PC type:

Netbooks: 30 GB minimum, 60 GB recommended

If you're using a small notebook or netbook almost exclusively for web-based applications and you don't plan to install more than a handful of lightweight Windows programs or download and save large data files, you can probably get by with a 30GB drive. But you'll spend much less time and energy monitoring disk space if you can afford a 60GB drive instead.

Workhorse desktop PC: 60 GB minimum, 120 GB (or more) recommended

I define this class of PC as one where you install and use multiple applications, including large programs like Microsoft Office. Windows 7 uses less disk space than you might think in a default installation; I have a 60 GB system drive on the PC I'm using to write this post, and it's currently showing about 25 GB of free disk space. If you can afford a larger drive, you'll spend less time fretting over free disk space.

Business-class notebook: 120 GB minimum, 256 GB recommended

For a high-end, single-drive notebook that you use as your primary PC, don't skimp on storage. That's especially true if you use it to store, convert, and play back digital media files. HD video and high-resolution digital photos can use a lot of disk space, and you want to make sure you have enough space for them.

In the following pages, I'll go through specific configuration steps for two different categories of data and system files.

Page 2: Data files This is the largest of the categories and potentially the biggest space-saver. By relocating default data folders to a different drive, you prevent them from consuming space on the system drive.

Page 3: Windows system settings Among the biggest consumers of space on a Windows 7 system drive are hidden files used by the operating system itself-paging files, indexes, and so on. Here's how to safely resize and/or move them.

Page 2: Relocating data folders ->

Windows 7 and SSDs: Setup secrets and tune-up tweaks

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Feb 2011 16:30:35 GMT

Solid-state drives are wicked fast. SSDs start and shut down fast, and they perform read operations (especially random reads) at speeds that blow the doors off conventional hard drives. In the first installment of this series, I gathered the numbers to show just how much faster you can expect an SSD to perform in the real world.

But you might need to jump through some setup hoops to get top performance out of an SSD-equipped PC running Windows 7. That's because Windows has evolved over many years with features that specifically target the behavior of conventional hard disks. Features like Superfetch and Prefetch and ReadyBoot are designed to monitor files you access at startup and when you launch programs and then arrange them on the disk for optimal access. Because SSDs don't have motors and spindles and platters and magnetic heads, they don't benefit from those features and need to be handled differently.

In fact, there are a series of steps that must be performed before an SSD can perform to its full potential on a Windows PC. Skip any of those steps and the results can be disappointing.

Don't miss the rest of this series:

Part 1: Windows 7 and SSDs: Just how fast are they?

Part 3:�Windows 7 and SSDs: Cutting your system drive down to size

My own personal experience bears this out.

Back in October 2009, I bought a Dell Latitude XT2 with a 256GB SSD. One of the first things I did was to replace the Dell-supplied copy of Windows XP Professional with Windows 7 Professional. Disk performance was reasonably fast, but it certainly wasn't jaw-dropping, and the disk score in the Windows Experience Index was stuck stubbornly at 5.9.

I did a little research last summer and learned that a lot of Dell customers were experiencing the same disappointment with this particular hardware combination. The problem was that the hardware-a Samsung PB22-CS3-needed a firmware update to work properly with the advanced disk-handling features in Windows 7. That update had to come from Dell, and as of last July, it wasn't available.

A third-party utility, CrystalDiskInfo, confirmed that this disk did not offer support for the TRIM command, which is one of the key requirements for proper SSD operation. (Using the TRIM command allows the system to properly erase blocks of data in the background; for an explanation, see this excellent article by Anand.) Windows 7 supports the TRIM command natively; earlier Windows versions don't.

Over the holidays, I decided to check again and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Dell had released a firmware update for this drive several months earlier. Because the firmware update wipes out all data on the drive, I had to do a clean install of Windows 7.

The performance difference was like night and day. And benchmark results show why. Here are the Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) results from July 2010 (original OEM configuration) and then from December 2010 after updating the SSD firmware and installing the latest Intel storage drivers:

Disk throughput (bigger=better)	Original	Optimized
Sequential Read (MB/s)	151.9	219.39
Random Read (MB/s)	10.77	130.25
IO/Responsiveness (smaller=better)	Original	Optimized
Average IO Rate (ms/IO)	4.29	1.14
Grouped IOs (units)	15.43	8.94
Long IOs (units)	36.69	2.65
Overall Responsiveness (units)	566.01	23.72
Disk score capped at 5.9?	Yes	No

With the new setup, the disk subscore in the Windows Experience Index jumped from 5.9 to 7.4, and the difference is noticeable. The system is 13 12 times faster in random reads, which is what makes the most profound difference in everyday operation.

Updating the firmware was the key that unlocked the performance of this device, but it isn't the only crucial step. On the next page, I list the steps you need to go through to ensure that an SSD performs properly with Windows 7.

Page 2: SSD setup secrets ->

Windows 7 and SSDs: just how fast are they?

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 25 Jan 2011 10:05:01 GMT

Does a solid-state drive make a difference in the performance of Windows 7?

In a word: Yes.

Conventional hard disks are typically the biggest bottleneck in any computing environment. If you can speed up disk activity, especially reads, the effects on system startup and application launch times can be breathtaking.

This technology is still new and expensive, and many of the kinks are still being worked out. I've been using SSD-equipped PCs with Windows 7 since October 2009, and I now have two laptops and one desktop PC that are fitted with these superfast drives. Over the holidays, I set out to fine-tune the storage configuration in all three systems and was able to increase overall system performance dramatically. In a follow-up post, I'll explain exactly what you need to know to squeeze maximum performance out of an SSD.

But first, how much of a difference does an SSD make? I have an ideal platform to test: a new Dell XPS desktop system with an i7-920 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and two disks, a conventional 7200RPM Seagate 1TB hard disk drive (one of the fastest desktop models in its class) and a 60GB OCZ Vertex2 SSD. I've installed Windows 7 on each drive and configured a dual-boot menu.

I've been switching between the two systems for roughly a month. Today I went through the performance logs for both Windows installations and averaged the results for the last 15 starts for each setup. (If you want to see these results for your system, follow the instructions I published in this 2007 post-the event log format for Windows 7 is the same as it was for Vista.)

Measurement	SSD	HDD
Main-path boot time (sec)	9.1	24.1
Total boot time (sec)	30.3	65.7

That's a 62% improvement in the time it takes for the system to get to the Windows desktop and a 54% improvement in the total boot time, which includes drivers and processes that are loaded with low-priority I/O. (The latter value includes third-party programs that are configured to run at startup.)

There's also some interesting data in the Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) logs, which contain the detailed benchmarks that make up the Windows Experience Index. On the Sequential Read test, the SSD wins going away, recording a throughput of 249.76 MB/sec, compared to 105.63 MB/sec for the conventional hard disk. The WinSAT benchmark also calculates a mysterious and undocumented Overall Responsiveness index, where the SSD in this system clocks a blistering score of�20.02, compared to�86.17 for the hard disk.

And my personal experience bears out those benchmarks. Startup times are startlingly fast, and I'm still practically giddy when I click an app and watch it spring to life in a second or less. The feeling of fast is practically visceral.

So, slap an SSD into a PC, fasten your seat bet, and prepare for the whoosh. Right?

Not so fast.

As I learned from more than a year's hands-on experience, it takes cooperation from hardware manufacturers to get the most from an SSD. In the next part of this series, I explain where things can go wrong and how to set them right.

WARNING - More fraud to watch out for !!! - I was contacted this morning by a company called Jars Support Service

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 11 Jan 2011 14:53:48 GMT

I have had this sent in via email, you should all have a read.

�

I am sending you this email in case others have been contacted in a dangerous scam and you might like to send out a warning.

�

I was contacted this morning by a company called Jars Support Service, who asked for me by name, then told me that they had discovered I had got a new hitherto undetectable virus on my computer and they were phoning people on their lists of Windows users to help them get rid of it.� It is supposedly affecting Windows operating system and no firewall, or virus checker is able to detect it.� I suspected this was a scam when she asked me to open my computer and she would then help me find and remove this otherwise undetectable virus - on a Saturday morning when offices are closed, so it is only home users who are likely to fall for it.

�

I declined her help, but asked for more details so I could 'phone her back'.�� The number I was given was 020 81440285.� The woman speaking (Indian) was called Dana.� In the meantime I looked up scams on the internet and found this had been happening in July last year, operating from Calcutta, but routed through a London phone number.� What happens is that the victim is persuaded to allow the company to have access to their computer to download for them the 'fixing' software.�� The victim is then hit by a �185 bill and, if they do not pay up, their computer is rendered inoperative, being now in the control of the scammer.

�

Thought you might like to know if you hadn't heard of this already.

�

Thanks to Sandra for this warning

It seems Manxnet are having the same problems as MCB and scam phone calls

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 10 Dec 2010 10:19:48 GMT

Well it appears Manxnet are being hit with the same spam mails we are and if we are other companies will be to so watch out for bogus mails.

Always check if an email is legitimate if it asks for any detail at all about you by phoning the company or email them using either the phone number you know to be correct and not a number they may have sent you claiming to be that company or writing your own email to them and NOT by hitting replying.

There are also scam phone calls going around, persons claiming to be from the likes of Microsoft or other IT companies, tell them nothing and report the call to MT.

T'is the season to be jolly - so don't get scammed!!!

�

"10 December 2010

Manxnet Scam Warning - 10 December 2010

By Manxnet

Please be aware of the following scam email which has been sent to a number of @manx.net email addresses.

Manxnet will NEVER send a mass email out to you in this manner asking for your password. The email, copied below, is attempting to obtain fraudulent access to your email address."

IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN - ANOTHER SPAM ATTACK

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 7 Dec 2010 14:56:20 GMT

We are having yet another spate of spam attacks on 07/12/2010.

The latest one is below is the same one that has been hitting us for a few weeks now so you should all be able to spot it by now.

WE WOULD NEVER ASK FOR YOUR DETAILS TO BE SENT ONLINE, not unless we had already been talking to each other about a problem.

Because of this latest run of attacks we have introduced extra new security measures to the mail servers and hopefully that will help curb all this rubbish.

Thanks

John - really from MCB Support

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"Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE !!!

From: "MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM"

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:36:28 +0100 (WAT)

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear: mcb.net Users:

This message is from mcb.net messaging centre to all users.

Be informed that our engineers are presently upgrading our webmail

database. This process we help us to fight against spam mails.

�

To complete this process you must reply to this email immediately by

providing your User Name and Password as stated below.

Username:( )

Password:( )

�

Failure to submit your user name and password will render your email

address in-active from our database.

�

NB:We request your username and password for identification purposes only.

�

Thank you for using mcb.net!

�

"MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM" "

�

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Stage 2 of the infrastructure upgrade on 15/11/10- NOW COMPLETE

15 Nov 2010 14:11:10 GMT

There will be stage 2 of a major upgrade tomorrow morning between 4am and 8am.

It should just take about 5 minutes once everything is in place and the work commences.

Just leave your routers on and they will connect up automatically once the work is complete.

Thank you for your patience

John

Stage 2 of the infrastructure upgrade on 15/11/10

15 Nov 2010 14:11:10 GMT

There will be stage 2 of a major upgrade tomorrow morning between 4am and 8am.

It should just take about 5 minutes once everything is in place and the work commences.

Just leave your routers on and they will connect up automatically once the work is complete.

Thank you for your patience

John

Infrastructure Upgrade on 11/11/10 - COMPLETED AT 07.20 THIS MORNING

10 Nov 2010 10:52:08 GMT

Infrastructure Upgrade on 11/11/10

10 Nov 2010 10:52:08 GMT

There will be a major upgrade tomorrow morning between 4am and 8am.

The connection to the exchange is being upgraded which will knock all connections off the internet during the upgrade.

It should just take about 5 minutes once everything is in place and the work commences.

Just leave your routers on and they will connect up automatically once the work is complete.

Thank you for your patience

John

MORE SPAM - ANOTHER ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 9 Nov 2010 11:00:25 GMT

Hi again

and the record continues to play.

If you get this one below you know what to do - DELETE IT

Thanks

John

************************
EXXON MOBIL MALAYSIA.
************************

This email is to inform you that your Email emerged you a winner of $500,000.00 US Dollars on our online draws which was played on the 22nd October 2010. You have therefore been approved by the EXXON MOBIL Corporation MALAYSIA Payment Service to claim a total sum of $500,000.00 US Dollars only in Cash check credited to file UNL/45657/6523/10; Your particulars will be Documented for record purposes, so Kindly fill out the Form.

CLAIMS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM
1. Full Names: ___________________
2. Marital Status: _______________
3. Sex: ________________ Age: ____
4. Occupation: _______________
5. Full Address: _____________
6. Nationality: ______________
7. Country of Residence: _____
8. Mobile: ____________

Claims Agent: Mr.Shaffie Bin Hassan
Tel: +60103886712
��+60103822213
Email: hmcustomer.dept101@kimo.com

Yours Truly,
Mrs.Aish'a Mohd Raffik
Co-ordinator Online Promo Programmed.

IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN - ANOTHER SPAM ATTACK

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 8 Nov 2010 11:11:15 GMT

We are having yet another spate of spam attacks on 08/11/2010.

The latest one is below is the same one that has been hitting us for a few weeks now so you should all be able to spot it by now.

WE WOULD NEVER ASK FOR YOUR DETAILS TO BE SENT ONLINE, not unless we had already been talking to each other about a problem.

Because of this latest run of attacks we have introduced extra new security measures to the mail servers and hopefully that will help curb all this rubbish.

Thanks

John - really from MCB Support

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"Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE !!!

From: "MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM"

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:36:28 +0100 (WAT)

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear: mcb.net Users:

This message is from mcb.net messaging centre to all users.

Be informed that our engineers are presently upgrading our webmail

database. This process we help us to fight against spam mails.

�

To complete this process you must reply to this email immediately by

providing your User Name and Password as stated below.

Username:( )

Password:( )

�

Failure to submit your user name and password will render your email

address in-active from our database.

�

NB:We request your username and password for identification purposes only.

�

Thank you for using mcb.net!

�

"MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM" "

�

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 529

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Nov 2010 15:10:57 GMT

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 529 (Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Secondary Service:	Access Network
Issue Summary:	Other. Lakeside Remote ISAM migration (DGIN PCP37 & PCP53)
NSN Start Date:	08/11/2010 08:00:00
Expected Duration:	Up to 20 minutes per circuit
Maintenance Window:	From 08/11/2010 08:00:00 to 19/11/2010 16:00:00
Additional Notes:	We are migrating customers from cabinets DGIN PCP37 (Lakeside Gardens/Windermere Drive, Onchan) and PCP53 (Groudle Road/Windermere Road, Onchan) to the new Lakeside remote ISAM. Work will commence on Monday 8 November 2010 at 08:00 and be completed by Friday 19 November at 16:00. Each day the maintenance window will be 08:00-16:00. Customers will experience a short outage (up to 20 minutes) when their circuit is migrated. We have tried to contact all customers. Once completed customers will see a vast improvement in their connection speed.
From:	Network Operations Centre
�	�

02/11/2010 - YET ANOTHER SPAM ATTACK

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 2 Nov 2010 08:53:41 GMT

We are having yet another spate of spam attacks on 01/11/2010.

The latest one is below is the same one that has been hitting us for a few weeks now so you should all be able to spot it by now.

WE WOULD NEVER ASK FOR YOUR DETAILS TO BE SENT ONLINE, not unless we had already been talking to each other about a problem.

Because of this latest run of attacks we have introduced extra new security measures to the mail servers and hopefully that will help curb all this rubbish.

Thanks

John - really from MCB Support

---------------------------------------------------

"Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE !!!

From: "MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM"

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:36:28 +0100 (WAT)

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear: mcb.net Users:

This message is from mcb.net messaging centre to all users.

Be informed that our engineers are presently upgrading our webmail

database. This process we help us to fight against spam mails.

�

To complete this process you must reply to this email immediately by

providing your User Name and Password as stated below.

Username:( )

Password:( )

�

Failure to submit your user name and password will render your email

address in-active from our database.

�

NB:We request your username and password for identification purposes only.

�

Thank you for using mcb.net!

�

"MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM" "

�

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Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 506

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 25 Oct 2010 11:33:21 GMT

(Planned Works)
Main Service:	Broadband
Issue Summary:	Other. Broadband ISAM traffic re-route
NSN Start Date:	25/10/2010 11:00:00
Expected Duration:	1 5! minutes
Maintenance Window:	From 29/10/2010 06:00:00 to 29/10/2010 08:00:00
Additional Notes:	There is a requirement to re-route Broadband ISP traffic across the On-Island MPLS Core Network. This work will affect Broadband customers in the Peel, Laxey, Santon & Ballaugh exchange areas for up to approximately 15 minutes within the 2hr maintenance window on Friday 29th October, 2010.
From:	Network Operations Centre

ANOTHER SPAM ATTACK

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 25 Oct 2010 16:45:31 GMT

We are having another spate of spam attacks.

The latest one is below

DELETE IT and do not send any of your details

Thanks

John - really from MCB Support

---------------------------------------------------

"Subject: WEBMAIL UPGRADE !!!

From: "MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM"

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:36:28 +0100 (WAT)

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear: mcb.net Users:

This message is from mcb.net messaging centre to all users.

Be informed that our engineers are presently upgrading our webmail

database. This process we help us to fight against spam mails.

�

To complete this process you must reply to this email immediately by

providing your User Name and Password as stated below.

Username:( )

Password:( )

�

Failure to submit your user name and password will render your email

address in-active from our database.

�

NB:We request your username and password for identification purposes only.

�

Thank you for using mcb.net!

�

"MCB.NET SUPPORT TEAM" "

�

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft nukes Zeus malware from 275,000 Windows machines

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 20 Oct 2010 09:00:17 GMT

Microsoft is claiming major success at cleaning the notorious Zeus crimeware trojan from infected Windows machines.

One week after adding detections into its malicious software removal tool, Microsoft said it nuked Zeus (also called Zbot)�281,491 times from 274,873 computers.

According to Redmond's Jeff Williams:

Of the 1,344,669 computers cleaned, this is about 1 in 5, a ratio that's higher than we typically see even when accounting for the normal, first-month spike which results from adding a new family but not exceptionally so.

To put this in greater perspective the removals of Zbot are almost as many as the removals of the #2 and #3 malware families this month combined (Win32/Vundoand Win32/Bubnix respectively). Approximately 86 million computers have run this version of MSRT as we compile this data so we should expect this number to increase as the month continues.

The�malicious software removal tool, which is updated and released on the second Tuesday of each month, scans�checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software.

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 22 Oct 2010 10:31:08 GMT

Skip the details and download the tool

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom-and helps remove any infection found.

When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.

Note The version of the tool delivered by Microsoft Update and Windows Update runs in the background and then reports if an infection is found. To run this tool more than once a month, use the version on this Web page or install the version that is available in the Download Center.

Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, it's a good idea to run this tool regularly even if your computer seems to be fine. You should also use up-to-date antivirus software to help protect your computer from other malicious software.

To download the latest version of this tool, visit the Microsoft Download Center.

You can also perform an online scan of your computer using the Windows Live safety scanner.

Get a Free Safety Scan

To scan your computer for malicious and potentially unwanted software from a Web site, click:
Windows Live safety scanner.

Windows Live safety scanner is an online service that you can use for free spyware removal. Use it to scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep your computer running at its best. Use the free scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially malicious software and to find vulnerabilities or shortcomings in your Internet security.

Protect Your PC

To help protect your computer against a wide variety of security threats, see Protect your PC.

Technical Assistance

Contact your antivirus vendor for assistance with identifying or removing virus or worm infections. If you need more help with virus-related issues, contact Microsoft Support.

If you would prefer to bring your computer to a local repair person or to have someone come to you, use the Microsoft PinPoint tool to enter your zip code and find a Microsoft partner in your area.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

SPAM ATTACK on MCB customers claiming to be "THE Mcb.net TEAM"

* IT'S NOT US DELETE AND IGNORE IT!!!!! *

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 10 Oct 2010 09:21:45 GMT

This morning I have had a lot of emails asking if the email copied below is actually from MCB support - IT IS NOT!!!

If you recieve this spam mail delete and ignore it, if you know anyone else on the MCB network email them and let them know it is junk and not from MCB.

Thanks

John - really from MCB support :o)

�

Dear Mcb.net Subscriber,

�

We are currently carrying-out a� maintenance
process to your Mcb.net account, to
complete this, you must reply to this mail
immediately, and enter your User Name here
(,,,,,,,,) And Password here (.......)� if
you are the rightful owner of this account.

�

This process we help us to fight against
spam mails.Failure to summit your password,
will render your email address in-active
from our database.

�

NOTE: If your have done this before, you may
ignore this mail. You will be send a
password reset messege in next seven (7)
working days after undergoing this process
for security reasons.

�

Thank you for using Mcb.net!
THE Mcb.net TEAM

Zone Alarm resorts to cheap, scammy tricks

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 21 Sep 2010 09:01:42 GMT

Security company Check Point, makers of security software Zone Alarm have been stooping to cheap, scammy tricks to try to convince users of the free firewall application to upgrade to the paid product.

Here's the kind of dialog boxes that Zone Alarm has been vomiting up at customers:

Customers are understandibly angry, annoyed and confused.

It makes me angry that a security firm would stoop to such low-life tricks because it's exactly the kind of stuff that security firms are supposed to protect users from. Crap like this:

When a security firm starts acting like the bad guys that it's meant to protect you from, it might be time too look for a new security firm to deal with.

Sites harvesting kids' data fly under the radar, even for the FTC

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 22 Sep 2010 14:18:02 GMT

Ask any parent what are the greatest dangers to kids online, and you're likely to hear about scary individuals: the pedophile masquerading as a friend on a social site, game, or virtual world (such as those sensationalized on To Catch a Predator); the bullying schoolmate who taunts online; the inconsiderate, callous, or hormone-addled peer who posts inappropriate pictures or encourages one's little angel to “sext."� Scary companies and commercial interests, however, fall low on the list of concerns, if at all.� In my experience, most adults either don't think about the collection and sale of children's online activity, or accept it as an unavoidable cost of using Web services.

Manx Telecom Planned Work

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 28 Jul 2010 08:44:02 GMT

Main Service: Broadband

Secondary Service: Access Network

Issue Summary: Other. Island-wide SDSL ISAM Upgrades

Start Date: 27/07/2 010 16:15:00

Expected Duration: up to 30 minutes per ISAM upgrade

Maintenance Window: From 03/08/2010 05:00:00 to 03/08/2010 08:00:00

As part of the SDSL OS program, it will be necessary to upgrade all SDSL ISAM nodes on the morning of Tuesday 3rd August from 05:00hrs to 08:00hrs. This work will effect various exchange areas of Douglas Central, Douglas North, Castletown, Ramsey, Marown, Laxey, & St. Johns, Snaefell & Creg-Ny-Baa. ISP customers connected to the affected SDSL ISAM nodes can expect up to 30 minutes service downtime within the 3hr maintenance window.

Manxnet DNS Maintenance

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 26 Jul 2010 12:14:01 GMT

Planned maintenance will be carried out on the Manxnet DNS infrastructure on Tuesday 3rd August between 00:00 and 06:00 BST.

No disruption to the DNS service is anticipated; however there is a small risk to all Manxnet DSL, hosting and corporate customers who use the Manxnet DNS servers.

ISAM Line Card Failure. Douglas North ISAM Line Card Reset

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 22 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Due to a number of customer faults logged against a Douglas North ISAM line card, the line card will be reset to resolve and prevent further occurences.

The line card is located in DGIN-ISAM-21:1-1-7, and will effect up to 42 customers, circuits include:

672557,673003,612040,628220,676008,614652,678318,622304,665708, 615596,620859,610677,660703,612295,626963,660700,662619,614533, 671981,618366,675572,662053,671385,625604,671171,614694,624404, 618322,615651,623578,674486,624580,670205,660570,617492,674957, 610995,615968,620799,626343,672636,611452.

Estimated down time 5 mins

Start time 0845 22/06/10

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - PLEASE READ - MALICIOUS SPAM EMAIL

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 16 Jun 2010 09:18:31 GMT

IMPORTANT MESSAGE
PLEASE READ
MALICIOUS SPAM EMAIL

If you get an email claiming to be from us, or from any source, requesting your details, DO NOT send your info unless you are 100% sure that you are sending to the correct and trusted source.

I have had several emails this morning asking is this (see below) email is from MCB.

IT IS NOT FROM MCB, mark it as spam and delete it.

�

Dear Account User

CONFIRM YOUR MCB.NET EMAIL ACCOUNT. BY FILLING THE INFORMATION NEEDED BELOW.

This message is from the Database MCB.NET INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
Information Technology service messagingcenter,to all our email account
holders. All Mailhub systems will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance.
Further to the appearance of the Conficker virus on the account network at
the end of last week, Computer Services staff worked into the weekend
carrying out remedial action.
Most systems are operational but some services are slow due to the increased
anti-virus measures which have been put in place.

Access to your mailbox via our mailportal will be unavailable for some
period of time during this maintenanceperiod. We shall be carrying out
service maintenance on our INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION database and e-
mail account center for better online services. We are deleting all unused
e-mail accounts to create more space for new accounts. In order to ensure
you do not experience service interruptions/possible deactivation you are
advice to reply to this email immediately confirming your Webmail Account
details below for confirmation/identification

1. First Name & Last Name:
2. Full Login Email Address:
3. Username & Password
4. Confirm your Current Password:

Failure to do this may automatically render your e-mail account deactivated
from our email database/mailserver. to enable us upgrade your email account,
you are advice to reply to this mail.

Thanks.
Computer Services Information Office
MCB.NET A BETTER EXPERIENCE.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 8 Jun 2010 09:04:15 GMT

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company website now working.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 2 Jun 2010 10:56:04 GMT

Some people have been having problems booking tickets through the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company website.

If you are one of those having problems booking tickets ring them, tell them their site is not working and insist on the web discount.

"If you require any further information which is not available on this website, and do not want to send us an email, please contact our Reservations Team on 661661 (IOM), 08722 992 992* (UK) or 0044 8722 992 992* (ROI & Outside UK).

*Calls to this number are charged at 10 pence per minute including VAT from a BT landline, calls from other networks and mobile operators may vary."

Technical Issue NOW COMPLETED - 18 th May 2010 0930hrs

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 18 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT

The failed router has now been replaced.

If you are still having problems reboot your router and computer and it should all work.

Before anyone points out that I am posting to tell people who can’t get online how to fix the problem on our website online, the problem would still allow users to see our site.

Anyone still having problems can call me on 623841

Thank you for your patience

MCB Support

Technical Issue - 18th May 2010 0800hrs

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 18 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Our external provider has had a major fail and they are at the moment in the process of replacing but everything should be back up soon.

Thank you for your patience

MCB Support

New attack bypasses EVERY Windows security product

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 11 May 2010 15:01:45 GMT

Are you a Windows user? Do you make sure that your antivirus program is updated regularly? Do you feel safe? You shouldn't! Read on to find out why .

Mailstore Freeware Email Archiving Software!

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 May 2010 10:13:29 GMT

Freeware Email Archiving Software!

MailStore Home - The free single-user desktop solution for email archiving

MailStore Home enables you to backup all your email messages from multiple applications and accounts into one secure and persistent archive. Lightning-fast search, one-click backup, powerful export - all information from your email is at your fingertips anytime. Never lose important email again!

MailStore Home Archives Email From:

Microsoft Outlook 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
Microsoft Outlook 2010 BETA (32-bit version only)
Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Mail
Microsoft Exchange Server Mailboxes
Hosted Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes
Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey
POP3 and IMAP (including webmail services such as Gmail and Yahoo)
.eml and other files

Mailstore Home does not interfere with your settings or mail configuration, meaning it can do no harm, only good.

Your Benefits

Archive all email messages centrally, securely and permanently
No storage limitations
Search your email in a fraction of a second (incl. attachments)
Integrated CD/DVD burning, backup archives with 1 click
Conserve disk space; MailStore Home saves only a single instance of mail and attachments
Preview saved messages directly in MailStore and reopen them in your local mail client (e.g. Microsoft Outlook)
Your email can be exported to a variety of destinations
Messages are stored MIME-compatible, and can be recovered at any time without information loss (e.g. to import them in other applications)

MediaMonkey is the free music organizer for the serious collector

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 8 Apr 2010 10:16:23 GMT

MediaMonkey is the music organizer for the serious collector.

http://www.mediamonkey.com/

Manage a music library from 100 to 50,000+ audio files and playlists*; whether Rock, Classical, Audiobooks, or Podcasts; whether they’re located on your hard drive, CDs, or a network. Organize, browse, or search music by Genre, Artist, Year, Rating, etc., and never waste your time trying to find mp3s you know you have.

Sync with iPhones, iPods, and most any MP3 phone or Audio Device. Just click the Sync button to sync tracks, podcasts, and related properties such as Album Art, ratings, play history, and playlists with a broad range of portable devices*. With Volume Leveling, the tracks will even play back on your device at consistent volumes!

Try MediaMonkey if you want painless synchronization with almost any portable player.

NOCC - now removed

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 7 Apr 2010 09:20:13 GMT

Untitled Document

NOCC

I have left NOCC as long as I could for those die hards who were still using it for their webmail.

To use webmail from now on for any @mcb.net email addresses use SquirrelMail at http://mail.mcb.net/webmail/src/login.php

You can get to it without the link by going to the website http://www.mcb.net/ along the top to webmail and click on the @mcb.net drop down.

ADSL Service Speed, Contention, and Fair Use Policy

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 1 Apr 2010 12:16:41 GMT

Anyone want to change email address??? How about changing to username@mymail.im If you do you can use either IMAP or POP3 on your email account, your choice. We can forward your username@mcb.net email to your new account for a while in case there is anyone you have forgot to tell about your new email address. And once you tell us we can stop forwarding your username@mcb.net email you can imagine how much spam will no longer reach you!!! If you want to change email me and let me know at support@mcb.im

Manx Telecom Ltd Access Network starting Tuesday 26th January 2010 for 3 weeks.

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 19 Jan 2010 12:15:40 GMT

This is to inform you that planned maintenance work has been scheduled Island-wide across the Manx Telecom Ltd Access Network starting Tuesday 26th January 2010 for 3 weeks.

This work involves the software upgrade to all Exchange based ADSL ISAM nodes that provide access connectivity for Broadband ISP services; and will cause up to 30 minutes service disruption whilst the ISAM node is upgraded.

The proposed dates/times are detailed below:

WEEK 1:

· Tuesday 26th January (05:00 – 08:00hrs) – Douglas North ADSL ISAMs (Majestic Drive FTTC ISAM will be temporarily affected)

· Wednesday 27th January (06:00 – 08:00hrs) – Laxey ADSL ISAMs (Glen Mona FTTC ISAM will be temporarily affected)

· Thursday 28th January (05:00 – 08:00hrs) – Castletown ADSL ISAMs (Ballasalla & Ronague FTTC ISAMs will be temporarily affected)

WEEK 2:

· Tuesday 2nd February (05:00 – 08:00hrs) – Peel ADSL ISAMs (Glen Maye FTTC ISAM will be temporarily affected)

· Wednesday 3rd February (06:00 – 08:00hrs) – Sulby & Kirk Andreas ADSL ISAMs (Ballaugh, Sandygate, Jurby & Bride FTTC ISAMs will be temporarily affected)

· Thursday 4th February (05:00 – 08:00hrs) – Port Erin ADSL ISAMs (Colby FTTC ISAM will be temporarily affected)

WEEK 3:

· Tuesday 9th February (06:00 – 08:00hrs) – Marown ADSL ISAMs (Mount Rule & Braaid FTTC ISAMs will be temporarily affected)

· Wednesday 10th February ((06:00 – 08:00hrs) – St. Johns & Kirk Michael ADSL ISAMs

· Thursday 11th February (05:00 – 08:00hrs) – Ramsey ADSL ISAMs (Maughold FTTC ISAMs will be temporarily affected)

MCB Support opening times over Christmas

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 22 Dec 2009 14:10:18 GMT

We are going to be open between 10am and 4pm 28th - 31st December. Telephone support - 623841 Email support - support@mcb.net Thanks And have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Planned maintenance work on the Douglas North Core

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 16 Dec 2009 11:25:32 GMT

The planned maintenance work on the Douglas North Core IP/MPLS Network was cancelled earlier this morning due to unfortunate circumstances. An incident occurred with the redundant connectivity to the Douglas North BRAS at approximately 00:13hrs and this unfortunately caused a number of Broadband ISP customer sessions to clear down. The work was immediately rolled back and sessions re-established within a 15 minute period. The root cause to the incident has been identified and will be rectified accordingly. The Douglas North upgrade work will now be re-scheduled for Friday 18th December between 00:00hrs and 06:00hrs. The planned maintenance work scheduled at Douglas Central will proceed as planned from midnight this evening (as per the notification below). This is to inform you that planned maintenance work has been scheduled at both Douglas Core sites on Wednesday 16th December & Thursday 17th December 2009, between 00:00hrs and 06:00hrs. This work involves the software upgrade to several Core IP/MPLS network devices that provide connectivity for Broadband services. We do not envisage service impact upon the Broadband service due to network resilience; however, this notification is to advise you that the Broadband service is at risk during this maintenance window. The details are: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- START DATE: 16/12/2009 (Wednesday a.m.) MAINTENANCE WINDOW START TIME: 00:00hrs MAINTENANCE WINDOW FINISH TIME: 06:00hrs END DATE: 16/12/2009 (Wednesday a.m.) AREA AFFECTED: Broadband ISP customers connected to ADSL & SDSL ISAMs that are served by the Douglas North BRAS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- START DATE: 17/12/2009 (Thursday a.m.) MAINTENANCE WINDOW START TIME: 00:00hrs MAINTENANCE WINDOW FINISH TIME: 06:00hrs END DATE: 17/12/2009 (Thursday a.m.) AREA AFFECTED: Broadband ISP customers connected to ADSL & SDSL ISAMs that are served by the Douglas Central BRAS.

Fraud email

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 15 Jan 2010 16:37:41 GMT

If you get an email something like the one below it is NOT from MCB. Delete it and scan your system with your antivirus and antispyware programs just to be safe. ----- Original Message ----- From: automailer@mcb.net To: someone@mcb.net Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: A new settings file for the anne.mcdonald@mcb.net mailbox Dear user of the mcb.net mailing service! We are informing you that because of the security upgrade of the mailing service your mailbox (someone@mcb.net) settings were changed. In order to apply the new set of settings click on the following link: http://mcb.net/owa/service_directory/settings.php?email=anne.mcdonald@mcb.net&from=mcb.net&fromname=anne.mcdonald Best regards, mcb.net Technical Support. Letter ID#D7X1O3L14XV4AQYOOKJ558NJI

Suspect hacker calling residents

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 3 Dec 2009 16:08:37 GMT

A warning has been issued about a suspected computer hacker who has been calling residents on the Isle of Man.

NEWS FROM MT

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 24 Nov 2009 09:56:31 GMT

Upgrade of ADSL to ADSL2+.......... I'm pleased to announce that with effect from the 11th January 2010 we will remove the charge to ISPs to upgrade customers to the ADSL2+ profile. Orders received up to close of business on 10th January 2010 will continue to attract a one-off upgrade fee of �40 ex VAT. This change is being made after discussion with the Director of the Communications Commission and is in response to the view that the current upgrade charge acts as a barrier to customers switching to ADSL2+.

Who wants to change their email address???

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Nov 2009 12:32:47 GMT

Untitled Document

NOCC

I have left NOCC as long as I could for those die hards who were still using it for their webmail.

To use webmail from now on for any @mcb.net email addresses use SquirrelMail at http://mail.mcb.net/webmail/src/login.php

You can get to it without the link by going to the website http://www.mcb.net/ along the top to webmail and click on the @mcb.net drop down.

Sweden loses its internet connection

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Oct 2009 12:56:48 GMT

The internet connection for the whole of Sweden went down for almost an hour when routine maintenance broke every single .se address.

"Out of the box, Win 7 less secure than Vista"

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 11 Dec 2009 11:59:05 GMT

According to a well respected security firm, Microsoft's flagship Windows 7 operating system is less secure in its default configuration that Vista.

The T-Mobile-Microsoft Sidekick data disaster: Poor IT management going mainstream

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Oct 2009 12:55:42 GMT

If you're a T-Mobile Sidekick user who put data, contacts and other items in the cloud we have some bad news for you: Your data is gone.probably forever. With cloud computing increasingly reaching the masses the average consumer will soon be enmeshed in the world of poor IT management. Welcome on board the IT failure express.

Patch Tuesday: MS plugs critical IE, Windows Media Player holes

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Oct 2009 12:54:31 GMT

Microsoft today released its largest ever batch of Patch Tuesday updates to fix a whopping 34 security holes in a wide range of widely deployed software products.

Connection problems 14 09 2009

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Sep 2009 16:49:13 GMT

There are still problems with some broadband connections due to today's power glitch. Our advice is to report the fault with MT on 151 as it is a problem with the exchange and not with MCB. If they don't allow you to report a fault please let us know as this is an ongoing issue we have had with MT.

Sidekick outage says more about the future of 'Pink' than Microsoft's cloud

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 14 Oct 2009 12:56:16 GMT

I was (trying to) unplug most of the long holiday weekend, but couldn't help but read all the headlines about how the Sidekick outage spells trouble for Microsoft's cloud strategy.

Problem with IE8 Security Patch installed this week accessing HSBC online banking

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 31 Jul 2009 11:41:21 GMT

Problem with IE8 Security Patch installed this week accessing HSBC online banking A recent security patch has stopped HSBC online banking from using https for secure logins, resulting in a message "Connection reset by peer". To resolve, remove the IE8 Security patch or use another browser like Firefox.

Keeping your Internet Speeds to an Optimium and Power Cycling your Equipment

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 7 Jul 2009 11:59:11 GMT

To maintain and keep your speeds to a maximum you need to power cycle your router for an hour or so, preferably over night and that is enough to maintain your optimum internet speed.

Benchmarks: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista, XP

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 4 Aug 2009 10:34:51 GMT

Now that the final version of Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing, it's time to find out how much of an improvement or not it will make over its predecessors, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Kai Schmerer of ZDNet Germany put all three operating systems under the microscope and here's what he discovered:

06/07/09 service drop out

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 7 Jul 2009 11:59:11 GMT

Yesterday there was a drop out of service for some users. Timescale for the loss of service varied from 0-30 mins caused by another network having problems which affected our network. We have been told that their problem is now fixed.

Internet 'speeds up decision making and brain function'

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 23 Jun 2009 10:46:34 GMT

Internet use could improve brain function and speed up decision-making, but it comes at the expense of empathy and the ability to think in abstract terms, scientists have found.

11/07/09 service drop out for Douglas North

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 7 Jul 2009 11:59:11 GMT

Service Drop Out - Douglas North 1530 - 1600 11-07-09 Some folk may of experienced a drop out of service between 1530 and 1600 on Saturday afternoon 11-07-09, this fault has now been cleared.

BT calls for BBC to fund the costs of iPlayer

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 11 Jun 2009 08:47:16 GMT

BT, the country's biggest internet provider, has called on the BBC to fund the "huge" costs of broadcasting programmes on its popular iPlayer website.

"The days of the free Internet will draw to a close over the next five years"

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 15 Jun 2009 10:37:22 GMT

“I absolutely believe the Internet is passing from its free days into a paid system. Inevitably, I promise you, it will be paid," Diller said in a keynote discussion opening up the Advertising 2.0 conference held at his company's futuristic glass building alongside the Hudson River in Manhattan. “Not every single thing, but anything of value. “

Microsoft finally acknowledges Windows 7 will ship in 2009

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 13 May 2009 14:30:19 GMT

Specifically, Windows 7 is going to be generally available in time for holiday 2009. Windows Server 2008 R2 will ship “in the same timeframe," officials are conceding.

The Web's most dangerous keywords to search for

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 28 May 2009 15:02:53 GMT

Which is the most dangerous keyword to search for using public search engines these days? It's “screensavers" with a maximum risk of 59.1 percent, according to McAfee's recently released report.

DNS and Mail Servers

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 25 Mar 2009 08:53:48 GMT

Hi I am often asked what the mail servers are when you are setting up email accounts on your computers so I have added a page on the site to keep them on for you. Thanks John

POP3 Setup

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 17 Mar 2009 15:48:36 GMT

A walkthrough on how to Set Up Outlook Express for POP3 (@mcb.net) email

IMAP Setup

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 17 Mar 2009 15:48:36 GMT

A walkthrough on how to Set Up Outlook Express for IMAP email

Hello and welcome

John.Hulley@mcb.im — 17 Mar 2009 15:48:36 GMT

Hello, and welcome to the Manx Computer Bureau new website and news and information feed.

Manx Computer Bureau News and Info

ADSL Problem - Updated

ANOTHER SPAM WARNING!!!

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SPAM WARNING!!!

OFT issues warning about inheritance scam

Recommended software - SugarSync

Reasons You'll Love SugarSync

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Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1670

Can Apple really beat Android in the courts?

Opening Times over Christmas and the New Year

SPAM - IF IN DOUBT RING US FIRST

Copyright isn't working, says European Commission

Ubuntu Linux Everywhere -- Let's hope so!!!

Are we too reliant on Google

The 25 worst passwords of 2011: 'password,' '123456'

Spam -- This ones back again -- ignore and delete it, it's not us!!!

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1503 -- (Cleared)

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1503 -- (Planned Works)

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1501 -- (Planned Works)

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1498 -- (Planned Works)

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1474 (Update)

REPOST -- Upgrade to ADSL2+ Free of charge

Upgrade to ADSL2+ today!!!

Gamers

Non-Interleaving Profile

Coverage

Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1494

Manx Telecom Red Network Service Notification 1494

VDSL 40Mbps Broadband coming soon

Super fast Broadband

Up to 40Mbps downstream Up to 2Mbps upstream

Availability

Installation

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1438

Windows Updates

Windows Update

Keep your PC up to date

What is Windows Update?

Check your settings

It's (mostly) automatic

Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1438 - - Planned Works

ADSL Filters

A new security certificate has been issued for the new mail server.

Firefox - "This connection is untrusted" Internet Explorer - "There is a problem with this website's security certificate"

"mymail"

MCB.net email UPGRADE NOW COMPLETED

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1414

MCB.net email UPGRADE so you will not be able to get any email from 07.30 for at most 1 hour Monday 10th Oct

Recommended Software - - Thunderbird 7 is now relesased

Recommended Software - - Firefox 7 is now relesased

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1403 - Planned Works

Connection Problems and what to do and how to fix them

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1398 - Planned Works

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1393 - Planned Works

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 - Planned Works Completed

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1381 - Planned Works

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1373 - Planned Works

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1367 - Planned Works Completed

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1367 (Planned Works)

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1366 (Planned Works)

Spam, spam, and more spam!!!

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1366 (Planned Works)

Firefox 6 page timeouts fixed

Firefox 6 released

Firefox 6

All about the speed

URL display

Security

It's free

Manx Telecom Blue Network Service Notification 1203 - Planned Works

WARNING - - Scam email doing the rounds

Recommended Software - - FBackup

FREE backup Software. Reliable. No nags.

Speed up your computer

CORRECTION to the email sent out Thursday

The email below sent out Thursday IS from us (for once)

As of Monday 11th July we will be introducing a new webmail client.

Up to 40Mbps downstream
Up to 2Mbps upstream

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

SPAM ATTACK on MCB customers claiming to be "THE Mcb.net TEAM"

* IT'S NOT US DELETE AND IGNORE IT!!!!! *