38 replies to this topic

[Merkava]

ii see alot of people who take their pc and say i will use it as my server....do you guys mean ftp server??

thanks

[DangerousDave86]

I think most mean FTP, but its usualy either that or a webserver (HTTP) personaly, i have numerous servers on my box, Web, Mail, FTP, Mysql & DNS. they are not used much publicly, web, mail and mysql are used for PHP testing mostly as im on 56k, but i do serve up webpages for a few people (friends) who just need the features i provide for free and dont need 24/7 sites.

[the sys admin]

I run Mail, FTP, Web to just play with the features....

[rkcb]

heh i run web, mail, ftp, vpn, dns, dhcp, shoutcast.. the whole works :|

the machine is a dedicated machine and also acts as my router

btw I ahve a satellite connection B) and i do host to a few people.. mainly just friends tho

[Illrigger]

Mine runs FTP, HTTP, print and file services, and is a domain controller. It also runs eMule and whatever game server I'm running at the moment so I don't have to tie down my workstations with them.

[x86bsdunix]

Mine is a HTTP and FTP server, running Windows 2000 Server until I can get FreeBSD installed on there as a firewall and router.

Edited by xXx, 30 April 2003 - 07:01 PM.

[Merkava]

does these servers run on your cable/dsl lines? (regular home based ones)

thanks B)

[Tazwolff]

Merkava, on Apr 30 2003, 11:04, said:

does these servers run on your cable/dsl lines?  (regular home based ones)

thanks B)

Yes, mine is on ADSL.

My server is Windows Server 2003, running ftp, email, file&print server, vpn when I need it, and later this week I'll be transfering my .com domain to it.

[Merkava]

i was just wondering b/c wouldnt it violate your agreement with the isp for making your own server? i was told by some people on this board....but then i see everyone doing so i am j/w who is right....

thanks B)

[Bilto]

Merkava, on Apr 30 2003, 19:32, said:

i was just wondering b/c wouldnt it violate your agreement with the isp for making your own server?

It depends on your ISP's terms and conditions.

Some ISPs will specifically and actively disallow you from running an FTP server. Others will tell you that you can't do it but they won't bother to check if you are or not. Others don't give a damn what you do.

Read the T&C ;)

[Tazwolff]

Merkava, on Apr 30 2003, 11:32, said:

i was just wondering b/c wouldnt it violate your agreement with the isp for making your own server? i was told by some people on this board....but then i see everyone doing so i am j/w who is right....

thanks B)

It depends on the ISP. My ISP has no restrictions on setting up a server on my line.

[Merkava]

i am out of luck :'(

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21. Prohibited Uses of Optimum Online: Subscriber shall comply with all of Cablevision's standards for acceptable use with respect to the Optimum Online Service and the Services and shall refrain from any and all illegal and/or inappropriate activities, including without limitation as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy. The Cablevision Internet Product Acceptable Use Policy will be updated from time to time and the latest version will supersede all prior versions. Please click here for the most updated Acceptable Use Policy.

In addition to the prohibitions outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy, Residential Optimum Online users may not:

(a) Run any type of server on the system. This includes but is not limited to FTP, IRC, SMTP, POP, HTTP, SOCKS, SQUID, DNS or any multi-user forums;

(B ) Register or point a domain, sub-domain, or hostname to any Optimum Online IP address. Moreover, users may not have traffic redirected to The Service;

© Resell, share, or otherwise distribute the Service or any portion thereof to any third party without the written consent of Cablevision. For example, Subscriber may not provide Internet access to others through a dial up connection, wireless access or host shell accounts over the Internet, provide e-mail or news service, or send a news feed.

(d) copy, distribute or sublicense any software provided by Cablevision, except that Subscriber may make one copy of each software program for back-up or archival purposes only;

(e) FTP/HTTP. Subscriber should also be aware that when using the Computer to access files through means such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, Subscriber may open access to Subscriber's computer to other Optimum Online users and Internet users. If Subscriber chooses to make use of such applications for file retrieval, Subscriber should take the appropriate security measures.

Edited by Merkava, 30 April 2003 - 07:41 PM.

[x86bsdunix]

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xiii. run programs or servers from the Premises that provide network content or any other services to others. Examples of prohibited programs include, but are not limited to, mail, ftp, http, game, newsgroup, proxy, IRC servers and multi-user interactive forums;

Im not allowed to run a server either, but Ive been doing so for 6 months now.

[sooner95]

pretty crazy if yu ask me, seeing as most of these protocols are some of the best ways to move data.... pretty sure, most ISP's could give a damn what you do...

[the sys admin]

When I get a good spare machine to use as a server then my services will be available 24/7 on my home cable line. Of course, the cable company says that I cannot do this...