There have been a few comments about access to ftp.nz.debian.org
(ftp.citylink.co.nz) being difficult for some... I Contacted the ADSL
helpdesk, and spoke to a very nice chap (who shall remain anonymous), that
was going to look into the issue. He enquired with the Telecom NOC, and got
this as a reply (Titled "Citylink/GGI Peering"):
> Xtra and GGI customers trying to access the NZ mirror for the Debian
> distribution of Linux (hosted by CityLink) are no longer able to do so.
> Access to the live CityLink web cams is impacted as well.
>
> Recent changes we made to WIX peering has forced our customer traffic to
> go to CityLink and their downstream customers (including the Debian mirror
> and the CityLink web cams) via international data circuits. CityLink have
> now decided to disable international access so our customers have no way
> of connecting to their servers as we do not peer with them.
>
> ISP's impacted by CityLink's change appear to include Telecom (GGIS),
> Xtra, AT&T, Ihug, and Orcon.
>
> A customer's only alternative at this stage for accessing a Debian mirror
> without being charged for international traffic is to use Ihug's mirror at
> debian.ihug.co.nz as it is housed in NZ and Ihug are a peering partner of
> ours.
I figured that the ADSL helpdesk was the best place to ask, since they're
somewhat more knowledgable about what's going on. Anyway, it proved
fruitful.
It's a shame really, work is also a Telecom (GGI) customer :/
Anyway, He who shall remain anonymous made this observation in his reply to
me:
> I believe they will be working on a solution, but the chances of either of
> us being notified when this takes effect are slim.
So, we can but hope, cross our fingers, and hope the big kids with the
routers stop throwing their toys.
Cheers,
Mike.
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Mike Beattie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ZL4DM, IRLP Node 6184
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.
