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Postposted on Sat Jan 05, 2002 1:35 pm

This really sucks. I know the guys kept it going for as long as they could, but they can no longer afford to do so. I'll miss their reviews based on solid methodology and research.
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Postposted on Sat Jan 05, 2002 2:27 pm

You sure? Where'd you read that?
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Postposted on Sat Jan 05, 2002 2:56 pm

I heard they had some data loss but I haven't heard about them shutting down.
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Postposted on Sat Jan 05, 2002 3:14 pm

I read about it in the forums:
http://forums.storagereview.net/viewtopic.php?t=347
About half way down is Davin's explanation why. Along with a mini flame-war too.....
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Postposted on Sun Jan 06, 2002 11:57 am

Damn such a good site.
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Postposted on Sun Jan 06, 2002 1:56 pm

I've also posted this in the Shortbread comments:

They've got a poll going in the SR forums on wether or not people would be willing to pay a subscription. I've seen at least a couple guys from here poke their head up at SR, so if you haven't cast a vote yet, here's the link:
http://forums.storagereview.net/viewtopic.php?t=405
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Postposted on Sun Jan 06, 2002 8:08 pm

This sucks.
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Postposted on Mon Jan 07, 2002 5:10 pm

Well, it's official.
http://www.storagereview.com/
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Postposted on Thu Feb 14, 2002 3:14 pm

For those who missed Lao's post in the back porch - SR lives!
http://forums.storagereview.net/viewtopic.php?t=1101
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Postposted on Sat Feb 23, 2002 2:07 pm

What!?!?!? They're Alive!!! (I have hit the epitome of BS posts... time to resurrect my old tag???)
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