The Alpha-Fox server Daedalus was decommissioned due to frequent downtime caused by DNS and IP changes, as well as router issues that took too long to fix. The server is now being sold on eBay to contribute to a MacBook Pro purchase. The remaining active servers for Alpha-Fox are Chimera and Poseidon.
The service experienced server issues that led to the loss of its entire user database, but it has now returned with a new gate version. Old gates will no longer function, and users are encouraged to test the new system, find bugs, and report them on the forums. The issue is now considered resolved.
The DNS is back up, and everything is routing correctly to the servers. Most website functions are restored, though there was a minor issue with the SQL download, which is being fixed. Instead of repairing version 0.9.7, the team is moving forward with version 0.9.8, giving users a new gate to test. If all goes well, the update should be completed by the end of the week.
DNS will be unreliable for the next 72 hours, but server work will continue to ensure everything is ready once DNS stabilizes. The team apologizes for the downtime but emphasizes that these efforts are aimed at eliminating future outages.
DNS is now working both inside and outside of Second Life, though the dynamic aspect remains uncertain for now. Chimera is up, but work is paused until 3of9 increases the max import size beyond 2MB. Daedalus is progressing, with efforts still focused on setting up the mail server. Poseidon still requires significant work. Despite the challenges, everything is steadily moving forward.
