At 03:30 PM 2/1/2000 -0800, you wrote:
>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.
that is the point: no they will not. They sell ISP services (for $20...)
they provide a point to point connection via DSL... if you don't have an
isp, who are you connecting to?
James, the answer is simply: no, you need an ISP... DSL is just like a
modem, you still have to 'call' someone... even if that call is 24/7
static ip...
Seth
> 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
