>ok, I am learning almost more than I can handle in one day. > I just called support and am told it is a direct connection to the >internet at least from the modem/bridge it is. On my side of the modem it >uses NAT. The modem comes pre-configured with a login that must be changed >initially by logging in and going to some website that will then re-program >it with my user login. Once that is done it is always on and I don't have >to think about it again.
Hmmm. Sounds odd. OK. > I forgot to ask about the filtering, and the tech did not know how to >setup a web server or email server, but didn't think there are restrictions >as long as I could figure out how to do it. The whole server "thing" isn't really about running a server so much as it's about what your provider will and won't let you do. You don't want a provider that takes it upon themself to dictate how you'll use their services. -Tyler -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
