Community webserver?
Bradley Miller
bradmiller at dslonramp.com
Thu Apr 20 18:34:35 CDT 2000
One thing that I might point out -- some DSL provider companies frown on
running your own mini-network . . . or hosting shop on your DSL line. I
don't neccessarily agree with the policy, but I can certainly see the point
in their eyes. I've got a little test server up that I play with, but I
would never repoint any of my domains. Of course, it could be that I have
a server in St. Louis already -- but I really feel that a local DSL
connection shouldn't be used for serious hosting needs. I would classify
the KCLUG site as a serious hosting need also. Even though it's just a
user group, you want it to be available at anytime from any where. If
your neighbor plows your telephone (DSL) connection . . . what happens?
I got into the same type of scenario with putting a server down at Lake of
the Ozarks. I could have my hardware and do-it-myself, but putting in just
a T1 connection and having the possibility of someone accidently taking it
out was too great of a risk. Especially when you have customers depending
upon a server.
There is somewhat of an idea there still -- I think I could get a Cobalt
RAQ server for around $300/month. It doesn't take but about 30 people
wanting hosting at $10/month to make up the costs. Anyone game?
-- Bradley Miller
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