ISP questions

[SQLScholar]

Hey,

Hopefully soon going to get ADSL - questions?

1) Is there any way to run a webserver?

2) Do you need static IP`s? i have heard you can get a program to update DNS everytime IP changes - whats this called?

3) Any sugguestions on best ADSL ISP in the UK??

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[Trickydic]

1. Webserver, for sure.
2.

http://www.dynup.net/update/

3. I live in Canada, sorry but i have no idea regarding the best dsl provider in UK.

Good luck.

td

 

[TheOldMan346]

Plank,

1. Yes but check the TOS [Terms of Service] from your ISP. Some expressly prohibit it and you will lose your service if caught.
2. Good link from Trickydic
3. Check here

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/

Hope that helps.
The Old Man

 

[SQLScholar]

Thanks guys STARS!!

On the second point, i cant find any reference to trickydic??

I have heard you can do this automatically rather then manual like

http://www.dynup.net/update/

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There are 2 types of computer, the prototype and the obsolete!!

 

[TheOldMan346]

Plank,

I was referring to the link that the contributor Trickydic had provided in the previous post. You got it anyway.

Good luck,
The Old Man

 

[SQLScholar]

DOH - i feel stupid!!

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There are 2 types of computer, the prototype and the obsolete!!