On Tue, 1 Feb 2000, James wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of setting up my second Linux server which will be
> connected to the Internet at 256k DSL. What I am wondering is, *why* do I
> need an isp as WELL as a DSL connection to run a web server?
>
Find out if US West will route your IP traffic onto the internet; DSL/ATM
alone doesn't do that. If they will, then--no problem; if not, you need
an ISP to connect to. In addition, to be your own ISP, you will have to
work out your own arrangements for DNS and you may also need to find a
place to serve you Usenet news.
Randolph
