can i host my own website on my computer?

[drmpadilla]

i know how to setup an ftp server but is it possible to host my own site from my computer? is there a part of windows 98 that can do this?

thanks for the help.
btw, i know how to do it with icq webfront but that has it's own idiosyncracies. i'm looking for another way.

[hiredgoonz]

Yeah, you can run an http server on your home system...I would look at Apache

Oh, and your isp probably has rules forbidding you to do so without paying for additional services...so be careful...


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[This message has been edited by hiredgoonz (edited 07-25-2001).]

[Paleo Pete]

Isn't that the Personal Web Server?

I've never used it or checked into it, but always thought that was what it was for...

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[Gallaeglagh]

Hey drmpadilla

I'm not sure about your ISP forbidding hosting your own webpage but I have Earthlink dsl and they encourage me to host me own web, ftp, and email services. Occasionally they'll send snail mail cds or email advertising for TZO services (which essentially gives me a static ip).

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[iisbob]

What hiredgoonz was referring to Gallaeglagh was using your home system as a dedicated server; most-if not all , isp's frown upon that becuase you practrically kill the bandwidth associated with your local hookup. That's why they charge you extra and host it on a differetn line(s). Especially broadband isp's ( like mine, @home ) are extremely strict about using your system as a server without the appropiate fee's, they keep track of the amount of traffic you generate and if they believe the volume is to high, or they see a slow down in service in a particular area then they'll investigate.

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[Gallaeglagh]

I know the cable companies are strict about it because of the bandwidth limitations of local loops affecting your neighbors. I just assume it's a selling point for dsl. Anyway since most people keep their dsl connections up most of the time anyway and the local backbone of the net is so fat, bandwidth isn't as much as a consideration with dsl. Besides if they're telling me its fine why shouldn't I believe 'em?

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[iisbob]

Hey, more power to yah if they advocate it! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif i don't blame you for taking advantage of it!

The supposed " slowness " of cable bandwidth with neighbor's is a myth, after most of my neighborhood decided to go " broadband ", i've still not seen a reduction in my speeds-depending upon the server i still see an average download of between 400-1mb per sec. My friend with DSL can't even come close to touching that on his best day ( average of 220kps ). Where cable's problem lies is in the upper bandwidth signal, downloadings great, uploading it's nowhere near as fast, that's where dsl has it beat. But %90 of your time is going to be on the download, so it evens out! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Gallaeglagh]

That's contrary to what I've heard from other cable subscribers. I suppose it depends somewhat on your local area. Also a lot of the cable operators have been adding hardware to their systems to help alleviate the bandwidth problems. As it is Earthlink dsl is my only real option right now so I can live with my 45kB up and 185kB down

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[iisbob]

That's contrary to what I've heard from other cable subscribers. I suppose it depends somewhat on your local area

Yes, sharing bandwidth on cable is a concern that DSL subscribers don't have to worry about-but at the same time i don't have any restrictions as to how far i can be from my provider, and cable has nowhere near the difficulties or frustrations of installation i've seen with fiends who are on DSL. Not too mention i pay $20 less a month they do for twice the available bandwidth. Cable providers already have a working infrastructure in place, DSL providers are having to build one from the ground up. Persnally i'm looking now into the possiblities of a T3 line; and i'm keeping my eye on the ermerging direct satelite hookup-they are predicting possible download speeds in the terabyte range!

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