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All free accounts on Tommy will be able to have SSL for free without purchasing a dedicated IP. The reason we're able to provide this service is because Tommy supports SNI (Server Name Indication) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_Name_Indication Users on Stevie and Johnny require a dedicated IP address to set them apart from the rest of the accounts on the shared IP, but with SNI any or all of the accounts on a shared IP can use https on their website. We recommend any ecommerce sites, or any site that requires a password to log in to use SSL to protect their visitors data. The dedicated IP for SSL is one of the only things we've ever charged users for because our IP provider charges us for them so we had to pass the cost along to our users without making any profit on it. Now users won't need to purchase anything to use SSL on Tommy. SNI is supported in most modern browsers. Here is a list of browser versions that will be able to browse your SNI enabled SSL protected site without warning messages: Internet Explorer 7 and laterFirefox 2Opera 8 with TLS 1.1 enabledGoogle Chrome: Supported on Windows XP on Chrome 6 and later Supported on Vista and later by default OS X 10.5.7 in Chrome Version 5.0.342.0 and later Safari 2.1 and later (requires OS X 10.5.6 and later or Windows Vista and later).Note: No versions of Internet Explorer on Windows XP support SNIMobile Safari for iOS 4.0Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and laterWindows Phone 7Source: https://www.digicert.com/ssl-support/apache-secure-multiple-sites-sni.htm We're really excited about our newest server, Tommy, and can't wait to get him up and fully operational. As we mentioned recently we're willing to give donors early closed beta access to create a Tommy account. The details of the offer can be found here http://www.helionet.org/index/topic/25503-tommy-closed-beta We'll keep you all updated on the state of the new server as he progresses, and as we get new features installed. If you have any questions or requests for Tommy feel free to ask. Thanks for being a member of the Heliohost community.

One of the biggest problems on forums these days is lack of good forum etiquette. What some of the newer users of message boards don't understand is that forums have a very different environment from a chatroom, an instant message conversation, or even an email correspondence. Users of respectable message boards are expected to act maturely. And therefore, to help some of our newer users, I have created this guide to maintaining good forum etiquette. Use spelling and grammar correctly. Always capitalize the first letter in a sentence, even if you only have one to post. Always use periods. Capitalize only when necessary. Remember, all caps means you're yelling. Use commas and punctuation marks. The only excuse you can have for bad spelling or grammar is that you are not a native of an English-speaking country, and even then, you should do your best to learn English.Don't post just to up your post count. In fact, don't even pay attention to your post count. The senior members of a forum aren't respected because they have lots of posts, but because they are good contributors. You should strive to do the same.When you post, make it in-depth. Never just say "I agree" or "Good idea." Describe your idea. Say "I agree because..." or "Good idea. I think..." We want to hear a developed opinion, not just a short statement. Two or three word posts aren't really contributing anything to the forum.Know what you're talking about. Most forums are a community of experts and enthusiasts, and they love to discuss their passions. However, if you go into a topic you don't know much about and say something ignorant, it'll really tick them off. Especially if you stated it with authority.Never ask someone a question you can could easily get answered through a search engine or an encyclopedia. People expect you to find things out on your own instead of getting other members to do it for you. Laziness is frowned upon.Make sure never to turn a topic into back-and-forth conversations on random things. Topics are made for a reason - to discuss something. If you go into a topic and turn it into something completely irrelevant from what it was intended to discuss, you're only ruining it for the users who seriously want to discuss that topic.Don't just go through every topic in a forum posting in each one. Most people will find it hard to believe that you actually have something important to contribute to a topic if you post all over the place.Don't overdramatize unimportant things. There is no need to post a sorry thread if you broke a rule, or make a big deal when something doesn't apply to you. If you made a mistake, no big deal. If you follow these rules, people will forget all about it in a month or so.Don't freak out if no one responds. People have things they need to deal with outside of HelioNet. If you have a question and it has gone several days without being answered, kindly bump the thread up so others may see it.These are just the basics of forum etiquette. You'll learn much more as you post and interact with the community. We won't chastise you for a mistake, but we expect you to do your best to follow this guide. Good luck, and happy foruming © Copyright Helio Networks 2006-2009

THE FOLLOWING IS CONSIDERED SPAM:-Irrelevant PostsBob: The iPod is my favorite MP3 player. What's your favorite?Joe: I like cheese.-Topics that don't mean anything or ask a questionBob: I like posting-Posts that don't contributeBob: YES!! I just got an iPod!!Joe: iPods SUCK!!!-Questions that are obvious or easily answered by using search engines, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.Bob: Where is Apple's website?-Repeatedly adding one to three word posts that don't take much thoughtBob: Do you have an iPod?Joe: Oh yes, it is very cool, here is why: [REVIEW GOES HERE]Bob: CoolBill: What's so cool about an iPod?Bob: MP3-AdvertisingBob: Go to www.apple.com get the iPod it is really cool!-Unneccesary bumpingBob: [bump]Bob: [bump]Bob: [bump]-Repeatedly posting similiar topics without much purposeBob: What do you think of the iPod?Bob: What do you think of the Zune?Bob: What do you think of the Gigabeat?Failure to abide by these rules will result in a Helion subtraction and/or ban, according to the Official Enforcement Guide, except in extreme circumstances.Use of this website and its forums indicates that you have agreed to the above terms. If you have NOT agreed, please discontinue use of the website and/or Helio Networks and its services.Thank you.