I’ve seen that behavior before usually when switching inet connections. A stop and start usually clears it. Interesting that this time it doesn’t.
1-800-call-google
ring, ring, ring, … …
Just kidding, we all know that Google doesn’t take question calls from users. In India or anywhere.
Not that Microsoft is much better, but do you really want to make Google your preferred software vendor with their web-based paradigm for your email, rss reader, word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, web site operator – builder, and Intelligent Designer knows what else?
I don’t.
I think the jury is still out on the web services paradigm. Certainly it’s still out on the FREE web service
This unavailability of GOOGLEACCELERATOR points to or hints at the risk one is taking.
What do you do operationally when it’s not working? Who do you call for support or questions? And, what is your recovery strategy?
I joke about being “belt ‘n’ suspenders”, but seriously what do you do when your web services vendor is down and has your data?
It is one thing when you don’t care and it is a throw away. It’s another to give anyone the literal keys to your kingdom. If my vanity website goes away, who cares — my ego? It’s another thing if my professional website does.
Bottom line: If it is important, then it’s worth paying for. With that you should have a contract, support, and live person to talk to. And, also if it’s important, you better have a recovery plan for when your vendor screws up.
IMHO
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