About two months ago, the MGDN Forum was suddenly inaccessible for unknown reasons. After investigation, the original server was closed for Record Filing and cannot continue to provide services. During this period, I have been seeking for server resources and hosting space. After a long time of hard work, MGDN finally got a new student and went online again. Haha ~
Let's briefly introduce the experiences of these days:
Original Intention:
I also developed MapGuide in the past, but I have almost no Chinese materials or Chinese communication platforms on the Internet. I can only get a little bit of "E. Then I thought, could I build such a platform to provide convenience for developers? With this MGDN forum, the website was originally designed to provide a convenient communication platform for Domestic Developers. Fortunately, there is no high cost in the initial stage :)
Domain name problems:
Mgdn.com.cn has been gaining popularity for more than three years. However, as you know, the network situation has changed recently, and the related procedures are very troublesome. To prevent future risks, go to the new international domain name NewMGDN.com registered by godaddy and use this domain name as the main domain name in the future. However, considering the recognition and feelings of the majority of users for mgdn.com.cn, I will continue to maintain the mgdn.com.cn region, but will forward it to NewMGDN.com
Server problems:
I have been using my friend's server space until now, so I can keep it. Now, due to server problems and limited personal financial resources, we can only use free space outside China to re-activate the service. The speed must be slow. Sorry.
Currently, the server space is hosted on XtreemHost outside China. Fortunately, most of our friends have been able to access the server normally so far, although the speed is not satisfactory. I'm happy, but I still have some worries. Maybe it's time to get down to the wall and try again.
Space and traffic problems:
As mentioned above, free space is used, and the space and monthly traffic are limited. The total space is 5 GB, and the monthly traffic is 20 GB. This is mostly because I have no idea yet. However, I think it should be enough for normal communication and browsing.
The download of some attachments may be limited.
Ad problems:
Some people may be bored with the advertisement provided by Google on the website. Do you have a website? Has anyone ever received a check from Google? Whether it's true or false, right should be true.
This site is fully funded by myself and is personally interested in support. So far, I have not received a penny of benefits. If you think this site is useful to you, just click the advertisement when it's okay. Maybe google will be able to help you someday.
Okay. You have questions about MapGuide. Welcome to continue the discussion at the Forum. Note: The new domain name is NewMGDN.com, because the original domain name may be held someday.