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Alright, we admit it...

By Jon Bernstein

Published: 22 November 2001 11:45 GMT

As you may have noticed silicon.com took a brief, unscheduled holiday this morning between 05.30(GMT) and around 10.00(GMT).

This was due to problems with our ISP connection and not - as the IT department initially assured us - a result of leaves on the line. Having mocked shark-induced net downtime in the past, we now feel suitably ashamed.

Apologies to all those who tried to access the site this morning. If you're reading this, thanks for your patience. Fingers crossed, we won't be taking any more time off until 25 December.

Jon Bernstein
Editor-in-Chief
Silicon Media Group

Proof that we're not alone:
Shark attack takes down Singapore internet
http://www.silicon.com/a47592
'A shark ate my internet' - excuses, excuses...
http://www.silicon.com/a47615
KPNQwest blames 11-hour downtime on fishing boat
http://www.silicon.com/a34504

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