Re: [SLUG] OT: Optus to be unlimited pricing!

[Andrew Reilly]

On Thu, Dec 16, 1999 at 02:55:26PM +0000, Brian Martin wrote:
> Can't see the full "Acceptable use policy" as you say, 
> but part of it bans running a server, (as does Bigpond Cable) ...

No, BPA (cable) does _not_ ban running a server, and many users
do.  I've run several of my own ever since I've been connected.
This _is_ Unix, isn't it?  It lives to run servers...

> <<quote>>
> Can I operate a server from my home computer?
> 
> No. The Optus @Home service is for residential, casual use only and does not
> support or allow servers of any kind from the home. 

Single biggest reason that I'm not currently considering
switching to @Home, in spite of the recent price changes at BPA.

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Andrew
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