Mmmmm....if Cacophony is on the right trail, then I hope that malicious code isn't a feasible further possibility? I know nothing about WordPress, but Wikipedia does raise a lot of concerns about security vulnerabilities:

"In May 2007, a study revealed that 98% of WordPress blogs being run were exploitable because they were running outdated and unsupported versions of the software."

"In a June 2007 interview, Stefen Esser, the founder of the PHP Security Response Team, spoke critically of WordPress's security track record, citing problems with the application's architecture that made it unnecessarily difficult to write code that is secure from SQL injection vulnerabilities, as well as some other problems."

....(as recently as) "In December 2009, an attacker breached a RockYou! plaintext database containing the unencrypted usernames and passwords of about 32 million users by using a SQL injection attack"

Am I demonstrating my ignorance here, or could there be justified grounds for being a bit concerned ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_injection

I've been getting the same error for days now. At first, the mirror download URL worked to download to archive, now both links cause to 502 gateway error.

Well, since we're trying to troubleshoot this ourselves, without assistance from the GOTD staff, I'd guess that the problem is related to a configuration error with GOTD's WordPress installation. (The comment section is run by a WordPress blog.)

After repeatedly refreshing the error page I received, I got the usual WordPress duplicate submission message: "Duplicate comment; it looks like you've already said that". The 502 gateway error may be allowing some of our comments to be submitted to the server, even though it returns an error message. This makes us think that the comment did not go through and try again. By clicking on the submit button more than once, our comments may get caught by WordPress' filter. I've seen WordPress return this error message when only one comment is submitted (not multiple attempts), but only when there's a problem on the server.

Unless GOTD investigates the configuration problems on their server, we'll continue to have difficulty posting comments (and in some cases, users will be unable to download the software).

There's a layman's explanation of this error message on the Mahalo Answers page linked below:
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/technology-and-internet/can-someone-explain-to-me-in-layman-terms-please-what-502-bad-gateway-nginx-means

....with more specific emphasis on the nginx (pronounced as "engine X") portion of the error message, a poster in another Mahalo Answers topic states that:
"nginx is the Free and Open Source Software That Mahalo Answers Uses To Run Their Database, that error most probably means that there is a problem with your name and details entry on the answers database"
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/technology-and-internet/any-ideas-what-might-be-causing-the-502-bad-gateway-nginx-that-ive-been-getting-trying-to-load-mahalo-pages-today

As I only encounter the Gateway errors when attempting to submit a comment, I'm now speculating as to whether the errors could be related to glitches which only become apparent after filling in the Name and Mail fields?

502 Bad Gateway
nginx/0.5.33 here too,Im on firefox

hi, linennis...

if your problem is only downloading, & you are trying to download from the main english site, try to download from the other (non-english) main pages of the site...

that has worked for some when these glitches occur...

some also have success with right-clicking the download link & selecting "save as" (or similar wording), but i've been lucky & never had to try that...

hope something there helps...

Hi Cacophony and others, hope you are all doing well. First of all, I wish everyone (and your families) a very happy, healthy new year.

Second, with respect to comments not being posted - I know that when I try to post comments via AOL, it does not work sometimes, and also, the "awaiting moderation" queue message does not show up at all, so I'm not sure whether my comment went through successfully (and it's just a problem with the message) or whether my comments did not go through at all.

You may want to try Firefox, which is what I use now, and it works like a charm. Not only do my comments go through successfully, but I also see the "awaiting moderation" message every time.

That said, if it's not a web brower issue - you may want to contact the GOTD admin staff directly, via the online "contact form." I did this back when I was having problems with my comments, and the GOTD admin staff were very nice and helpful. Maybe they can give you some helpful suggestions. It's just a thought.

In summary - wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, safe, successful new year, and may peace reign supreme (all over the world) in 2010.

Best,
Inas

I'm also getting the "Bad Gateway" errors in trying to get today's download. Tried both links.

No problems surfaced for me with the DNS server test. Dig was not recognized as a valid command (on XP SP3) but nslookup giveawayoftheday.com informed me that the server was dsldevice.lan and returned an IP address. I was also given a non-authoritative answer reporting the GOTD site name and address.

GOTD or bad Router ? https://www.grc.com/dns/dns.htm

Router Crash Test

http://smarterware.org/3889/how-to-know-when-your-dns-servers-are-failing

Unlike the two of you, the comment I attempted to post a dozen times, over a period of several hours, never appeared. What's most frustrating about this situation is that I went to a lot of trouble to write a detailed explanation about my experience with the software - the kind of thing that I always hope other users will write to help me decide whether to download a program here.

Useless one-sentence comments, often unrelated to the software, always seem to get posted and quality comments do not (judging by the content of the comments I read here on a daily basis). What, then, is the point of having a comment section?

I suspect that some of our comments have been deleted as duplicate submissions. But, without some answer from the GOTD staff regarding the nature of this problem, there's no way for us to know for sure.

GOTD is doing itself a disservice by not addressing this problem. Quality feedback from users may serve as an incentive for developers to offer their products for download here. It may also encourage more users to try the offerings on this site. Clarification of the problem, and a fix for it, would benefit us all.

That's exactly what's been happening to me too. Though today I probably attempted to post the same comment 4 or 5 times. Each time I waited (sometimes quite a long time) to see if my posting might actually have got through when the comments were next updated.

I was quite surprised when my comment did eventually appear today. It was timed a long time after my first attempt at posting. I can only presume that my final attempt might have dropped lucky, whereas the other attempts failed?

I've actually been trying NOT to repeatedly submit the same comment. In fact today I eventually gave up and posted here in the forums instead. But this really does need sorting. Being left with uncertainty is a very frustrating experience, and I'm wondering if the GOTD staff are themselves being burdened by (understandable) repeated postings? But with the paucity of a clear explanation about the error message, users can hardly be blamed for concluding that their submission of a comment was not received by GOTD.

Could someone please clarify exactly what the problem entails?

After you clicked submit and got the Gateway error have you gone back to the GOTD site later to check the Comments? Reason I ask is I've experienced those same Gateway error messages only to find my comment had posted later in the day. Strange but true......

I've tried several times to write a comment on today's giveaway, Angel's Vox, and I keep receiving the error:

502 Bad Gateway
nginx/0.5.33

I noticed a couple of other threads on this problem, but it doesn't appear to have been fixed. I've only managed to successfully post one comment on this site, and that was before the new commenting and rating system was installed. I thought that sharing my experience with the software might help other users (and provide feedback for the developer), but I guess I'll have to keep my comments to myself.

Hummmmmmm, never thought of 2" wide tape.. I've been using 3/4" regular. That seems to work just fine on the return or outgoing addresses. I do use a lot of tape!

http://www.mydigitallife.info * some info on vista & yes to http://www.filehippo.com/
to check for updates firefox tip don't keep History to long it will slow it down I only keep it for 5 days as for Downloads History I don't keep no need as it go to download folder

I do that too except I use clear tape....not the invisible kind (I hate that stuff) but regular old fashioned cellophane tape. I always have a roll of 2 inch wide stuff here which is great for the outgoing address cause it's always big enough to cover the whole thing.
BK

Quantum, that's a great idea.. using transparant address labels, except I don't print on the envelopes with my printer. I use the pin fed continuous feed address labels on the typewriter, since I do a lot of different ones and then just cover them with a bit of scotch tape to cover that ink since it's a 'correctible typewriter'. I do print out all of our return address labels on the printer,(since I have a picture on them), so I need to use the printer for those sheets of labels, but again, cover them with a bit of scotch tape so that ink won't run. It has nothing to do with dry time either.
Knighthawk, yes, that's a problem with these newer inkjet printers, except all my other older HP printers were and are all inkjet and don't run. So, again, I think it's since HP switched to having different cartridges for each color as opposed to the ones that had ONE color cartridge.

One nice trick (and possible solution) for runny ink (at least for envelopes) is to buy transparent address labels.

I started using this trick @ work and still do use it now that I am retired.

Here is how it works:

1) Print what you need on your envelope first and let dry.
2) Apply as many labels over your print as you have printed blocks*

and voila!

*By blocks, I mean the upper left sender's info and the addressing part in the lower middle (maybe also some print on the back flap)

P.S.: It is also good for when you use a pen that you fear will run!

Quantum Dragon AKA Paul

As I said earlier, I get my inks from eBay UK. There are many at competing prices, but I probably purchase from the most popular (and maybe cheapest) power seller (can't miss the featured listings if you search for any Epson carts).

What I am now beginning to realise is just how fortunate I was in purchasing my printer when I did. I think it cost me something like £45 all inclusive. I bought the printer on eBay as well. I knew it was a great bargain, but even so - shortly after committing to purchase on eBay, I saw the same printer at Amazon UK going for even less (with a set of genuine ink Epson cartridges included). But I've certainly no complaints. My printer still looks, and performs, like brand new.

As a consequence of this topic, I've been curious to seek out the current price/availability of my Epson R220 - and I'm staggered to see some of the prices that are now being asked. I've seen it going for as much as $450. The comments in the linked forum may partly explain such a crazy pricing trend. I now reinforce my earlier advice! Though I rarely have the need to clean print heads anymore, I've now forearmed myself with the software that will defend me from a possible locked printer, and (inescapable) erroneous service request, at some future date. I'm grateful to this topic for directing my attention there.

http://www.videohelp.com/forum/archive/is-epson-r220-now-history-t321211.html

Copmom, you don't know me very well - I'm ALWAYS at the library (when I'm not at home playing Hidden Objects games.

I've got the same problem, I have an HP Photosmart All in 1 printer and I use the genuine HP ink and their Vivera 'quality'. It has one black and 5 color cartridges. I've gotten in the habit of putting a piece of scotch tape over the return address when I sent out mail because of the same thing.. it runs when damp or wet. I did call HP tech support a long time ago about this telling them that their vivera brand of ink stinks! I've always used HP in the past and never had any problems when there was just one black and ONE for the colors!! Seems when they 'fixed' what worked they really messed up! By the way, I have found that Wal-Mart sells a combo pack with the black & colors a LOT cheaper than if I buy them individually, even comes with a batch of 4x6 photo paper.
Terri.. you say the real ink is too expensive and you'd rather pay 15 cents a page at the library? Well, considering the gas to get there, time spent, etc., I still think you'd be better off paying for what your printer needs and using the Epson brand.
I must say one thing though, Caulbox seems to have found a pretty good deal with his/her inks.. would you care to share with us where you get them so reasonably priced?

To all those concerned about runny ink I did hear on one of the shopping channels that it is a common problem with ink jet printers. The only type which stays dry is the dye sublimation type as it uses a different process.

Buckleysmom, I have had that same problem with ink running with the expensive "genuine" cartridges.

To be honest, in all the years that I've been using compatible ink (many diverse brands) I've never had cause to complain about printing quality in general (comparable to genuine ink)

....but now you mention it, I do recall (albeit years.ago) encountering a similar rainy day envelope address problem. I think I was cursing the weather, rather than the ink at the time. On reflection, maybe there is something to be wary of with some inks?

Though, I've nothing but praise for the ink I'm currently using, I must confess that it's never been crucially tested for reaction to moisture on paper. But in recognition of your concern, I'll answer 'with forked tongue' if I may....

As well as general quality of printing, one thing I particularly like about the ink I'm currently using is that it 'seems to' do a great job when used on printable DVD surfaces. Although my printing software warns me to leave the DVD to dry overnight, I usually find that (for all intents and purposes) it's already become quite (if not fully) dry after just a few minutes. I don't know if this is a good thing, a bad thing, or maybe just related to the DVD media I am using. Also, I did once print a blank DVD with the wrong image, and later tested to see if it might be possible to 'wash off'' the ink carefully with a sponge. I wasn't 100% successful, but it was surprisingly easy to make inroads. Maybe this is to be expected, or is more related to the DVD media I was using, rather than the ink quality?

Scuba......check yours!

OK....I checked out Amazon and found this.....

My printer takes black + 5 colors. My last purchase was for 3 blacks and 2 of each color....total for 13 cartridges was $59.99 (no shipping). At Amazon the lowest price I found was.......drumroll please....for the same 13 cartridges......$135.74 and that does NOT include shipping.

Scuba......nothing yet......I'll keep watching.

Buckleysmom
Check your e-mail

Caulbox & Knighthawk....how's the quality of the ink? Do you have any problems with ink running if it gets damp or wet. I've printed addresses on envelopes and put them in the mail on a rainy day (which we've had lots of lately) only to have the ink run to the point where they're practically unreadable. Or if I forget myself and lick my fingers while going through pages I have the same problem. My last ink purchase was from 4inkjets.com, whose address I gave above, but I haven't used that ink yet so I'm hoping it's better quality than what I have in my printer now. But the last 3 or 4 places I've purchased from has been the same way.....runny ink. In fact I used to have that problem with my last 3 or 4 printers which have all been Epson or HP's.

I'm gonna go check it out and see what the price would be for my model. I'll be back.....

BK