Yes, but I think the point Todd was making is that consumer DSL service is not designed to operate as a hosted environment. The upload speed of just 128kbps is much slower than most hosting companies, which usually run on a T1 line (1.5mbps) as a minumum.
If you've ever tried uploading a large file over your DSL, you know what I mean. That 128kbps cap can make the uploads crawl for large transfers. Even "Enhanced" or "Business" DSL still tops out at around 384kbps on average. Serving basic HTTP is fine, but if you host a real site with lots of content, the users on the other end will notice the lag when the line gets overloaded. Plus don't forget you will probably share the DSL line between your hosted sites and your own personal use. Any load you put on the connection will be noticed at the other end, and vice-versa. I admit having DNS tied to your DSL is a great tool for remote access, but for making your site a real server I would recommend getting Frame Relay, T1, or just co-locate your server. --Jason -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Enrique LaRoche Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 8:15 AM To: Support; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [BAWUG] SBC DSL, Free DNS host I am very happy with my DSL web hosting. The best reason for doing this is because I want to . 1:Learn about web hosting. 2:Better understand IP. 3:I have unlimited storage on line. (how much is 60 gb from your hosting co?) I need the storage because I am digitizing my family photos and video tapes. I want to share them with my family. 4:I have an Intranet why not give myself access when I am away from my network. 5:I can also use the same machine for FTP 6:I can also use the same machine as a PC anywhere host. These functions are all better done on your own server than on some slice of someone eleses server. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Support Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 7:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [BAWUG] SBC DSL, Free DNS host Hi Timolthy, Really a consumer DSL Line and a Dynamic IP address are not really suited for hosting your own site. Those two things kinda go against the grain for hosting. :-) However, that being said, there are services like DynIP (http://www.dynip.com/) that can do such a thing for you. You run a little application on your computer and it reads your current IP and sends it to them. They run your DNS services and tell the world what your current IP is, and as long as it's a public IP, I think it would work fine for you. I've never used a Dynamic IP service, so there are probably others out there as well, but I've had friends use DynIP a while back with OK results. Of course, DynIP is not free, their services start from $25 - $50 year, which is about where real hosting starts as well, so looking at some real hosting companies may not be any more money than a Dynamic IP company. Best of luck. :-) - Todd Chamberlain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Timolthy Keithy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [BAWUG] SBC DSL, Free DNS host > > Thank you Todd, > > I just have the DSL line, Router (NAT), and HTTP > server (Under NAT IP). Just try to learn and to get it > work and wondering how can outside user access to my > http server just by entering into their browser: > > www.mydomain.com > > First I may have to tie my DNS name to my Dynamic IP > (Global). But how to do this? > > Thanks, > > Timolthy > > > --- Support <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The name's registration is separate from the company > > you registered it with - in other words, a .COM name > > is registered in the ICANN Registry, and it > > shouldn't > > matter who helped you register it at the time. > > > > Now, this is assuming that the name was registered > > for at least two years and hasn't expired by now, > > and > > this is assuming that the company that helped you > > register it didn't just put their information on the > > name > > instead of yours. In short, you should be able to > > renew > > the name and/or point the DNS servers wherever you > > want them to go. > > > > - Todd Chamberlain > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Timolthy Keithy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:27 AM > > Subject: [BAWUG] SBC DSL, Free DNS host > > > > > > > Hello, > > > Two years ago, I did register a domain name, never > > > used it. Now I got the SBC DSL at home, I read > > some > > > one email mentioning with the URL link to his > > > homepage. I am wondering how can I register/tie > > my > > > dynamic IP to my domain name. > > > > > > The company that I registered the domain name has > > gone > > > with .com era. how can I get those info and would > > my > > > domain name still working? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Timolthy > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Do you Yahoo!? > > > Yahoo! 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