October 2015 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Performance Problems

Updated 07 Oct 2015

I’m sure you must have noticed the poor performance since the so-called upgrade when the site was moved from the Ramjet to the Thundercracker server six days ago.

When I submitted a support ticket I received this reply:

Performance will take some time to settle down as the new platform uses a multi-tiered SAN – however the SAN needs to tier data according to it’s usage before it performs optimally.Continue reading

DT 27924

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27924

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Miffypops has had to go out before he was able to finish his review – I’m sure he will be able to add a prologue on his return. … Continue reading

DT 27923 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27923 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.

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Prize Puzzle – 041

Monthly Prize Puzzle (October 2015)

Tour of Africa by Alchemi

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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?

The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.

Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.

 A review will follow after the closing date (17th October 2015).

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DT 27917

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27917

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment **

This puzzle was published on 26th September 2015

This Saturday Prize Puzzle took me twice as long as the previous week’s to solve, hence the increase in difficulty rating.… Continue reading