Q: Is it true that you only have a single master MySQL server running replication to two slaves, and the architecture doesn’t auto-switch to a hot backup when the master goes down?
A: We currently use one database for writes with multiple slaves for read queries. As many know, replication of MySQL is no easy task, so we've brought in MySQL experts to help us with that immediately. We've also ordered new machines and failover infrastructure to handle emergencies.

Vaughan, Ontario, 2007 - Canada's Wonderland prepares to change the landscape for thrill seekers in 2008, with the addition of Canada's Biggest, Fastest and Tallest roller coaster - Behemoth. Following 18 months of planning and construction, Behemoth will premiere at Canada’s Wonderland in May 2008.

At over 5,300 feet (1,616m) in length, Behemoth sets the stage for thrills with a climb to a height of 230 feet (70.1m), followed by an adrenaline pumping 75 degree drop with speeds reaching 125 kilometers per hour in 3.9 seconds. The coaster will then take riders through the ultimate coaster experience with high speed twists and turns, including double banked flat loops (horizontal loops) and eight extreme drops. Intensifying the action packed adventure, the ride will feature prototype open-air seating that will allow all riders to experience an unobstructed view of all the thrills and excitement on one of North America's best coasters.

"Behemoth will be the biggest investment in Canada's Wonderland's 27 year history at approximately $26 million dollars," said Raffi Kaprelyan, Vice President and General Manager, Canada’s Wonderland. "With the addition of Behemoth, we wanted to compliment our already impressive line-up of more than 200 rides, shows and attractions with a world class roller coaster that will showcase Wonderland as one of the premier amusement parks in our industry."

I for one, as my twitter stated right after I got off the ride was not impressed. (Kinda reminds me of the description of Earth in the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy: Mostly Harmless)

Ontario Linux Fest will be held on Saturday, 25 October 2008, in Toronto. We couldn't be more excited about our plans. We expect to build on the success of our 2007 event (Hey! We're annual now!) with more presentations in more tracks, the return of our popular Hands-on software demo room, and all of the Birds of a Feather, dot-org pavilion, exhibition hall and meet-space social networking you've come to expect.

We've opened a suggestion page so that you can tell us about the topics and presenters that you would love to see and hear at Ontario Linux Fest 2008. We know what we want to do for 2008 and we want even more ideas from you. Tell us about that awesome but little known F/LOSS project. Tell us about the perfect keynote speaker.