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*Zach Mason is currently looking into the problem but he does not see a quick fix. The idea is to be able to solve the problem before Zach does, hopefully before the end of next week.  
 
*Zach Mason is currently looking into the problem but he does not see a quick fix. The idea is to be able to solve the problem before Zach does, hopefully before the end of next week.  
*Yes, we will tell you how many people are tackling the challenge so you can decide whether this is worth your time. But as of today Thursday April 1, 2010 1:52pm, nobody has shown interest yet.
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*Yes, we will tell you how many people are tackling the challenge so you can decide whether this is worth your time. <br>
 
*Our server is running linux and we are using Purdue LDAP system for logins, in addition to local logins. Local logins seem to work fine; only the LDAP logins are hanging up.  
 
*Our server is running linux and we are using Purdue LDAP system for logins, in addition to local logins. Local logins seem to work fine; only the LDAP logins are hanging up.  
 
*Many people have been able to login, but for most people, the login process appears to just hang up. We have not seen any clear pattern yet.  
 
*Many people have been able to login, but for most people, the login process appears to just hang up. We have not seen any clear pattern yet.  
*No, this is NOT an April fool's joke.
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*No, this is NOT an April fool's joke.
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*Some people have suggested that the security certificate is expired: this is not the case. The problem is a lot more tricky that that. We can explain.
 
*Do you have any more questions, you can post them here (assuming you can login...).
 
*Do you have any more questions, you can post them here (assuming you can login...).

Revision as of 10:48, 1 April 2010

$400 Bounty

Many of you have been experiencing login problems since Spring break. The problem appears to be non-trivial and ITAP has not been able to help. We are thus seeking you help. The first student who can fix the problem will get $400.

If you are a Purdue student and think you are up to the task, please contact the Rhea team (kiwi@ecn.purdue dot you know what) ASAP.


Details:

  • Zach Mason is currently looking into the problem but he does not see a quick fix. The idea is to be able to solve the problem before Zach does, hopefully before the end of next week.
  • Yes, we will tell you how many people are tackling the challenge so you can decide whether this is worth your time.
  • Our server is running linux and we are using Purdue LDAP system for logins, in addition to local logins. Local logins seem to work fine; only the LDAP logins are hanging up.
  • Many people have been able to login, but for most people, the login process appears to just hang up. We have not seen any clear pattern yet.
  • No, this is NOT an April fool's joke.
  • Some people have suggested that the security certificate is expired: this is not the case. The problem is a lot more tricky that that. We can explain.
  • Do you have any more questions, you can post them here (assuming you can login...).

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