> >Generally to run an ISP from a residence you're going to need to install a >generator for backup power, redundant connections, etc... It does get >expensive.
True, but we are not your normal ISP. We do have UPS in redundancy, and we have a connect 10 minutes away that we can run to in case of an emergency (a big ISP in the Twin Cities). > > Do you know anyone looking to invest $20,000+ into a startup? :-) > >The smartest thing you could probably do would be to either co-locate your >server ($100-$200 /month) or lease a dedicated server that is colocated >($99-$150 /month). Yes, but we don't have those funds. That's the problem. >Just saying- running a small server out of your home is no big deal, pretty >cool actually. But when you're taking people's money and offering a service >you have to be really careful. I had a client last week who's email was in >limbo for a week because she got a good deal through a guy who ran his web >servers off of DSL, which is much more stable than cable. :/ I understand, but in the Twin Cities we have all our telecom lines in the air. Due to ice and other weather issues native to the region. So cable is the choice for the speed. DSL of that speed for a business is $300/month. grr. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
