Re: [gentoo-user] {OT} Opinions on Host's Decision Please

[Grant]

> > I have a dedicated server now and I'll never use a shared system
> > again.  I think the problem would be the internet connection.  I've
> > heard that most ISPs block port 80 so you can't run a webserver from a
> > "home" connection.  I think business connections are expensive.  I'm
> > only paying $75/month now.
> >
> > - Grant
>
> $75/month is more than it costs to get a business-level cable or
> DSL line w/ a static ip in my area.  The dsl guys couldn't guarantee
> speeds better than 256k both ways, but Comcast was happy to sell me
> loads of bandwith.  Their package was around that for the 8mb down /
> 768kb up , + a static IP.  The only catch was the hefty
> two hundred fifty dollar installation fee that was waived only with a 2
> year commitment.
>
> FWIW, many isp's also _don't_ block port 80.  In fact, the DHCP ips of
> both my friends on DSL and myself seem entirely open.  One friend of
> mine has configured his router with hosts.deny, and therefore he has no
> true firewall; I can even get through on the finger port, telnet, smtp,
> ssh -- everything.
>
> On my home server (comcast cable), I am
> very happy to say that not only are all the ports open, but my
> connection is actually pretty good for my very low traffic needs.
> ( spore.ath.cx is being hosted from my linen closet; see the speed
> yourself). If you want me to run a port map on your ip address, feel
> free to send me your IP address.
>
> So don't think that it's really expensive to have a do-it-yourself
> solution in your garage or something, at least not too quickly.

That sounds awesome from a DIY perspective, but this server provides
100% of my income and I feel like it should be hosted.  Maybe I'm
wrong.  Does anyone else house a money-critical server in their home?

- Grant
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