New Server

I Just recently bought a new server for atrain.com. It is finally my own, not hosted on a free hosting site. It is a linux server in case you were wondering and it is fully functional. Right now the site is back under construction because I had to update everything to a new layout. The old one had too many problems with other browsers other than fire fox. I also launched another site unlimiteduploading.com. This is a very helpful site for people who are looking for file hosting. It lets you host as many files as you want, any type, any size, and there is no traffic limit. It's pretty easy to use. That's all for now. Look out for the site coming back 8-18-08*.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain.com Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

*subject to change

New Stuff

Some new features to look out for:
In the music section:
-Radio Playlists Sponsored by net FM
-Better Music playlists for music
-Full music playlist
In the video section:
-New videos (FINALLY!)
-Old videos updated to better quality
In the games:
-New list section (to view preview go to www.newatrain.com/Games/List2.html)
-New full screen option
In the lyrics:
-New lyrics
-Easier browsing
Planned for the future:
-Download youtube videos
-New file host web site
-Convert Files
-Downloadable music browser
Also there is new shows and sound boards up.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

You might have noticed the new layout to the site. I made it so it is viewable to all users so no matter what browser you're using, it will still show. I am updating all music to the new version which will take a while. I am only one person and I still have things like school and stuff. So it will take time. Also if you are using firefox, to download music just right click the link and click save link as and it will download it. That's the only solution I have for now. I will soon (or maybe not so soon) be launching a new downloadable music/movie/show store. I know my methods are being outdated by torrents and stuff but i am providing this for the people that don't like p2p sharing or torrents, just simple MP3 downloads.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain CEO/Founder/CO- Webmaster

New Layout

You might have noticed the new layout to the site. I made it so it is viewable to all users so no matter what browser you're using, it will still show. I am updating all music to the new version which will take a while. I am only one person and I still have things like school and stuff. So it will take time. Also if you are using firefox, to download music just right click the link and click save link as and it will download it. That's the only solution I have for now. I will soon (or maybe not so soon) be launching a new downloadable music/movie/show store. I know my methods are being outdated by torrents and stuff but i am providing this for the people that don't like p2p sharing or torrents, just simple MP3 downloads.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain CEO/Founder/CO- Webmaster

Working On Organized Look For Games and Lyrics

I am trying a new look for the games and lyrics because they are kind of unorganized. Also, I'm going to have to start adding more lyrics, I know. Sorry on the delay. I am working on integrating the music, lyrics and tabs section together. Also I know the site is a basic looking site, I am working on making it more fancier and friendlier. But that will be into the future. For now I am doing it step by step. SO the games and lyrics section may be up and down from time to time for the next week or two. If you have problems contact support at support@newatrain.com or post in the forum.
Oh and I know about the problem with the proxy and videos and images not showing up. I am working on a solution. It's taking me a while to figure it out. i keep reading through the code and cannot find the bug. But I should figure it out soon.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Updating To Flash

I have jsut recently updated all the videos to flash instead of Windows Media Player, and am halfway done updating all the music to flash. I also created a proxy, if you see. Check it out at www.newatrain.com/Proxy or if your at school go to www.newatrain.com/Visit. It works. It worked last time i used it at school. That was about two days ago. I also finally figured torrents out, so i will much faster be able to put shows and movies up.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain.com CEO/Founder/Co-Webmaster

Yes, Still Alive

I'm still alive and working on the site. I know there hasn't been any upadtes lately, but that's because my main tower has been down, and still is. Right now i am using a computer that is not very good and doesn't have all the tools my main one does, so it's hard to do stuff. I am going to start putting movies up, right now in parts, but later full. I am trying to get movies in theater up, but most i find are bad camera quality. I might just put those up there if it comes to it, but for now, i am trying to find good movies. So for now they will be in parts, but when my main tower gets back up, i will clip them together
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Updating; New Section

I have been trying to update the site lately, but the fair has been this week so I have been spending most of my time and energy there. But I try to work on the site in my free time. As you can see I got an improved logo, and am Improving for all logos on every page. Also I added a new section:
IM
It is in development, I am having some trouble with it, but I should get it working soon. You can look at it and see what it will look like by going to www.newatrain.com/IM or clicking IM on the top bar. That[s about it.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

4 Year Anniversary

Just like to say happy anniversary. Atrain.com has been around 4 years this month, starting as just a basic site about myself after taking a basic computer class in 6th grade. To see the progress of our site, go here. Thanks to all the people who have helped me with ideas and programming tips, and I hope i'll be back next year to say this again.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

New Way To Upload Files

I made it so you can upload right to our fileden server by logging in as a guest. If you go to www.newatrain.com/index/Upload.php you can see it. Just thought I'd tell you that real quick
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

New Things

Okay a couple of new things I've been working on. The music site is now more organized to where you can see a list of songs by artists, song, or by genre. I added a search engine to each section and by tomorrow there will be a new one to videos and games. As you can see when you search with this new one, there are one or two ads on top. Ignore them and go to the search results. Maybe later I will either find a free one without ads or buy one without ads. TBA. I also put a Yahoo! search engine on the home page to make it convenient for people who switched there homepage from a search engine site to atrain.com. That's all for now.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/C0-Webmaster

More Updates

Okay so I've been working on a few more things today. I got a lot more music up, a couple more videos, and a new feature to the lyrics site. Now when you lookup a lyric, you have a choice of just reading the lyrics or reading the lyrics with the song playing in the background. I also have put up more music, and will soon be changing it from windows media player to quicktime player, so make sure you have quciktime installed. I just think it looks neater that way. I might have it so you have the option to choose between the two. Last thing, two features to lookout for. I am working on a more direct file upload form that would let you send files directly to my server, instead of my email. And I am also working on a more direct commenting system to comment on games, music and videos. Those should be coming very soon.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Couple More Things Acomplished

I got a couple more things acomplished today. I found a good file hoster, so music and videos will be updated constantly. I mixed the Listen To Music and the Download Music into one so now when you click on a song under the music section, you listen to it, and below it is a download link. The games are back up and running after me taking them down for about an hour to update them. Thats it.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Lots of New Updates; Game Bug Fixed

Since I am grounded, I have spent the whole day updating the site, fixing things, and adding the forum back.
Okay so the game bug is finally fixed. The games should center on the page right. I am still working on the IE bug. I am not sure exactly how I am going to do it. But I will figure it out.
The Forum is back, and for the moment, I am hosting it on armbell instead of on our own server like before. I will switch it back soon, but not right now.
I also am still looking for a hoster for the music and videos. Its harder than one would think. T35 wont let us host music and videos on our server so I can't do it that way. Also Taylor and I have been on the phone working on the site like nonstop for the past two days, brainstorming new ideas and working on our stuff.
Oh duh one more thing. WE ARE ON OUR OWN DOMAIN! Can't believe it? Me either. But we are and I just fixed every link so no more sending you back to atrain.t35.com. And we are looking into a better email thing. Thats all
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Where To Start...

Well lets see. As I have mentioned I recruited my buddy Taylor in to help with the site. He has been doing a great job in helping with me. This weekend we have gotten alot done. I officially updated every page. We are now adding new stuff at a speedy pace. Mostly games at the moment because i am trying to find a new file hoster. Lyrics will start coming up soon and videos and music after i find a new hoster. I added a search engine to the games section which has proven quite affective. Its temporary for now because i can only add up to 60 pages on it. Which right now we only have about 20 but soon we'll have many more. We are constantly coming up with new ideas on how to improve the look of the site. So within the next like month expect minor changes here and there. One major bug is with the games, they are not on the page very well. I am trying to figure that out, but for now, it will be fine. Another big one I figured out when i used my dads laptop is that when you look at the site on Internet Explorer, it is all uncentered and kind of disorginized. I'm not sure why. Another reason why I encourage use of FireFox. That's all for now. Oh and newatrain.com will be up in the next 2 or 3 days for sure.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

Finished Major Updating

I have finished major updating. I still have to do minor things, but done with the main pages. This means that I will start putting up new stuff. And trust me, there will be lots of new stuff. I'm calling it a night tonight, but tomorrow i will be adding plenty of new things. I have recruited a new member of the atrain.com team, which now consists of 2. So you may see some blog posts from Taylor too. What else....Oh the domain name will be in affect (effect?) in 3-4 business days. So lookout for newatrain.com. So tomorrow, major new stuff. Lookout.
Thanks,
-Alex
Atrain.com Founder/CEO/Co-Webmaster

What A Way To Bring In the New Year

Happy New Years everyone. I have exciting news here at atrain.com. I have my domain newatrain.com setup so as soon as tomorrow i will be using it. Hopefully nothing will go wrong this time.