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Post by maruf on Jul 6, 2004 17:32:44 GMT -5
As-salaamu'alaykum!
Is there anyway to protect the posts in case something happens to the board?
A backup?
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Post by Islamic Revival on Jul 7, 2004 15:34:13 GMT -5
Wa alaikum salam,
I don't know of any way. If you or anyone else does, then let me know.
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Post by maruf on Jul 8, 2004 16:04:46 GMT -5
As-salaamu'alaykum!
Well...this may be a job for the administrator...or moderator?
The only thing that comes to mind is a manual way, which may be primitive in today's technology age.
One could simply cut and paste all the posts, it is not that hard if you go to printing format which will contain all the posts in a thread, and save it to a Disc (burn a copy) or Hard drive (probably should burn a copy of this too).
Just in case the site goes down or is erased, one has a "handy dandy" backup. Some of the things I have posted have been stuff I retrieved from archives of different yahoo groups. I did not have a copy of that recently poem I wrote. I actually found it on a group (Muslims-worldwide) that is no longer active anymore. So it is important to have backups in case one looses what they have even written.
Now of course I am sure those who "monitor Islaamic sites" might have their own computer copy... but we cannot ask for theirs in such times.
Let me know what you think?
was-salaam
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Post by maruf on Jul 15, 2004 23:42:08 GMT -5
Did we ever get a reponse from on this from the mod/admin?
was-salaam
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Post by Islamic Revival on Jul 16, 2004 4:33:49 GMT -5
As-salam alaikum. I apologise for not getting back earlier on this.
Unfortunately, it will be very difficult for me to take out the time to copy the posts on this board. I think the idea of a backup is a very good one since a lot of material on here is worth reading and revisiting. Now when I need to send an article on to someone, I just need to log on to this site to find it. It's become a useful database for knowledge and da'wa.
wa salam.
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Post by maruf on Jul 16, 2004 13:36:56 GMT -5
I agree that it is and can become an even better reference point for Muslims and others seeking the Haqq! I know about the time thing, as I type now, I am about to get ready to leave for work. I know that it can cut time in with the family. I typically put time in when I come home from work or late at nights. This is why we have moderators who can help with this if simply informed to do so. May Allah reward those who put the effort for him and Islaam sincerely seeking on his pleasure! Just let me know what you cannot do concerning the posts. I recently had a computer problem, so I see how easy things can be erased. Do you have a CD burner? I do. This is probably the best well to save the post is to burn them as we post more and more. In addition instead of starting group after group or board after board, I am sticking with this one to try to build it as if it is my own.  Let me know if you need help with the posts? was-salaam |
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Post by maruf on Jul 17, 2004 9:56:21 GMT -5
Please do not forgot to answer the questions above.
Since you are in the Middle East.
I can take care of this, but let me know.
was-salaam
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Post by Islamic Revival on Jul 17, 2004 14:40:45 GMT -5
Do you have a CD burner? I do. This is probably the best well to save the post is to burn them as we post more and more. No, I don't have one. |
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Post by maruf on Jul 18, 2004 0:16:11 GMT -5
Ok, insha Allah I will handle this.
Please do tell us about How your stay is going in Hijazz.
What is Islaam like there? Many Muslims still continue see this place as a place were Islaam is ruling.
What has your experience been like. I think this would be an informing and interesting read.
Please consider writing about it?
was-salaam
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Post by maruf on Jul 20, 2004 16:39:26 GMT -5
I am in the process of saving the posts...just to keep you guys informed.
Not there yet, however.
was-salaam
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Post by maruf on Jul 28, 2004 11:32:56 GMT -5
I am in the process of saving the posts...just to keep you guys informed.
I still am in the process, but I am finding it very time consuming.
Admin Islamic Revival,
How about this...I can do the first 9 or so and you can do the rest.
Then send it to me and I would burn it to a disk.
It is difficult because the board is constantly getting new posts (mostly from us).
Let me know what you think as soon as possible. Keep up the Good work, isha Allah!
was-salaam
br. Ma'ruf
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Post by maruf on Sept 11, 2004 1:14:44 GMT -5
This was something that I was never able to do. I apologize for that. It is too much work for too little time
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Post by Islamic Revival on Sept 11, 2004 3:45:28 GMT -5
Don't worry about it Br Maruf, it is a huge task. MashAllah this site is becoming a good resource for information.
Either we can individually store those articles we like for ourselves, or in the future, if we have more moderators, then each moderator can store the posts under their own thread, thus spreading the work
wa salam.
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Post by Bint Mohammed on Sept 11, 2004 6:53:14 GMT -5
I am not much of techy person but I found myself a way of archiving all the good articles, documents etc which are worth keeping.
I got myself Gmail (google mail) email account, each one comes with 1GB storage space and it has a v.good search facility and its all free.
I dont know how useful it would be here. Another idea is to host this board on our own server to make it look professional and we will never loose any messages, there is a lil cost attached to it, but if we all think its a good idea than I can buy webspace and setup invision board.
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Post by maruf on Sept 11, 2004 22:09:43 GMT -5
The idea seems to be loaded with many pros...So how can I say no...what are the cons other than money?
How much money does it cost? Good to see you more active Bint Mohammed on the board!
May Allah reward you!
wa 'alaykum as-salaam
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