ip address query

[Linux Tyro]

On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 8:49 PM, Amedee Van Gasse
<amedee-ubuntu at amedee.be>wrote:

 > Just as a matter of interest, have a query if to make the web server, we
> > need some (or other) permission(s) from isp/anyone to say the world ("of
> > networks") that this now a new web-server. Can just give me a hint or
> > point it to some link for this info?
>
> Some Internet Service Providers do not allow you to run "server-like"
> services when you are just a residential customer. Most people ignore this
> and run their server anyway, but if the ISP wants to play hard ball then
> they can terminate your contract because of Acceptable Use Policy breach.
>
> Ask your ISP for more information.


Okay, sure if required more details, I would do that, as if now, it is
sufficient.


> I Am Not A Lawyer.
>

Ok, you are not a lawyer. But, let's suppose, any question related to the
system administration comes here, then is it necessary to that only the
system administrators could answer that? We are on the mailing list!


> Now that we have the legal part out of the way, there is the technical
> part.
> Your public IP address is for example 123.234.123.234. I can visit your
> website by entering http://123.234.123.234/ in my browser. This works, but
> it is not convenient.
>
> This is where DNS comes in: Domain Name System. You need some service that
> translates an easy to remember name like "thisismyawesomewebsite.com" to
> "123.234.123.234". You could use a service like DynDNS,


Oh I see.


> which I am not going to explain.
>

Its okay since my primary need is to know at first only basics of Linux
(whenever I get free time).


> If you REALLY want a website, check out a hosting company. They have cheap
> bundles that include disk space, a domain name, most of the times a
> database and support for web scripting languages like PHP. These peoples
> are professionals. You don't have to worry about setting up your server,
> they do this for you. All you have to do, is copy your files from your pc
> to their server.
> A hosting company is also better for the environment. If you run your own
> webserver then your pc has to be turned on all the time. A hosting company
> can combine multiple customers on one single machine. Their servers are
> more energy efficient than yours.
>

Definitely, that is a better option if I need a website. But right now, I
don't need the one. But whenever, I would have to, I would follow your
suggestions, since they are good.

On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM, CJ Tres <ctres at grics.net> wrote:

I've looked into this from my ISP... they don't allow it - they don't care
> to have a lot of traffic to my server without selling me the web service...
> however I'm led to believe (not by customer service or anything) that if
> the volume of traffic is low they most likely won't bother you.
> On the other hand if they don't like it in the least, you are most likely
> to get a rather strongly worded mail or email telling you to cut it out.
> Worst case, they shut off your service.
> YMMV


Oh, it means that depends on the isp.

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