JJMc 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 How would one do this? I'm not thinking of doing it since it would be a total pain in the ass and I'm a firm believer in the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' deal. I'm comfortable w/ GeoCities.. Anyway, I'm just curious as to how it is done. Do you have to pay for the webspace...or what? Any info is appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 You mean using your computer as a server? Most ISPs block Port 80 which is the default HTTP port. Please be more specific on what you are trying to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Old Me Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Do you mean have a seperate computer in your house run as a server? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 I think he is talking about a web server. Not like a file server for his house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace309 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 I know in my case (using Adelphia) I'd have to pay them monthly for a business account in order to run off Port 80. I believe you'd also need to run a separate box using an appropriate OS for a server. I know HVille Thugg runs his own server. I'll see if I can't shove him into this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Razor Roman Report post Posted August 21, 2003 couldn't you set your web server software to run off of a different port (like 81) and then use a forwarding service like mydomain.com to forward a domain name (myserver.com) to your ip address, followed by :81. (like http://159.91.92.22:81) but if you site gets a lot of traffic you won't be able to do much else with your broadband. If you have DSL, like me, it's probably asymetric meaning you get less upload speed than you get download speed, too, which means that the site won't load that fast for people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Also just remember that if you do cause a lot of traffic... prepare to have your account suspended due to TOS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJMc 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2003 You mean using your computer as a server? Most ISPs block Port 80 which is the default HTTP port. Please be more specific on what you are trying to do. I'm not really sure...I guess I don't know enough to get any more specific. hehe. Thanks, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
