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munky · January 27th, 2003, 08:28 PM

I used to run a webiste munkys.com and I want to bring it back up again. I host on my comp on port 1111. I'm afraid of being shutdown by my provider...any recomondations as to how i can protect myself and my site?

-=munky=-

implexant · January 27th, 2003, 08:51 PM

well running it if they say no isn't such a good idea. i did that with ATTBI and got caught. they threw a fit and i got speakeasy DSL. 2 static IPs, rock solid connection, great tech support. $90/month (for DSL) as compared to $45/mnth for cable. you get what you pay for...

but really, if you run it on port 111 they'll never see it. so... your pretty much safe.

-Chris

munky · January 27th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Thanks, but my friend "SAYS" he got caught running on 9000.

-=mUnky=-

implexant · January 27th, 2003, 08:58 PM

well then the only way you can protect yourself is to change the port every couple weeks. kind of a pain in the rear.

-Chris

osprey4 · January 27th, 2003, 09:12 PM

OOL has thrown down the gauntlet. They will cap the service of anyone whose account shows excessive uploads. So my advice, find a cheap host. In the long run, you'll save.