Matthew East

Really long time no blog… I keep meaning to get back in touch and write an update post but have just been too busy!

So this is just a quick note to say that I’m not around so much on IRC these days. Unfortunately my server provider dreamhost, while excellent in many other ways, has cracked down on the use of IRC programs such as irssi on their servers and I’m no longer able to use it to connect to IRC. Previously I had been connected around the clock, but now that I’m going to have to use my home connection to connect,I won’t be connected around the clock because my home connection is extremely unreliable, due in part (I think) to a dodgy router and in part to a flaky connection. Until that’s sorted out, I’m likely to be disconnected from IRC for long periods of time.

So, if you need to contact me and don’t see me on IRC, please use email.

[EDIT] Following my post I had three offers of free hosting for connecting to IRC. I’m really grateful to those people for their generosity which took me by surprise, and I’ve taken up Alan Pope’s offer. So I’m now back on reliable IRC! Thank to Alan and the others who offered their help.