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One Common Ruin
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Posted: 19th May 2004 01:01
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I've decided to set up my own server off my old computer and so far I do. Well actually I have it running within my roter, so you can't see it . But now that I have it running and before I let it out in the big, bad internet I have a few questions. Hopefully you guys can help.
1. Will I have to leave my computer on all the time if I want it running all the time?
2. I don't want my ip adress showing. Will a free redirct name stop this?
3. Will hackers and such be able to access my files?
4. What kind of software will I need to to protect my computer from hackers and viruses?
Thats about it. Thanks.

Zink


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CattleRustler
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Posted: 19th May 2004 01:24 Edited at: 19th May 2004 01:28
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dude, no offense, don't do it.
get hosting and put your server there

I could list a ton of reasons why
trust me

first main reason so I don't even have to explain the others...
are you on Broadband? Ok, say you are, your upstream pipe is way smaller then your downstream, once 2 or 3 or 4 people are on your server - game/website/file access OVER.

you watch the Screen Savers enough to know better - don't you?
(ps - you may wanna credit Patrick Norton in your sig for using his quote)


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adr
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What Cattle Rustler said, but with answers:
1. Will I have to leave my computer on all the time if I want it running all the time?
Yes

2. I don't want my ip adress showing. Will a free redirct name stop this?

Not really. The pages (assuming it's a webserver) will be retreived from your IP in any log (or status bar). Also, if you went for a dyndns.org solution, then the domain would just resolve to your IP.

3. Will hackers and such be able to access my files?

Depends what O/S you use I don't really know much about hacking, but if I was going to use my own personal machine, I'd make sure it didn't matter if it was nuked.

4. What kind of software will I need to to protect my computer from hackers and viruses?

Again, depends on O/S. I don't really know much about high grade security, so I couldn't comment.

To to summarise, don't do it. I mean, do it because it's fun, but don't run a production website from your home PC. I run FTP, SSH, IRC Bot, apache and mysql services from my xbox, but that's only for fun or a temporary service to a friend. I certainly wouldn't like to run a full blown website off it - my beloved upstream!

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yes, the long answers to q3 and 4 would take pages to explain
thanks


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Posted: 19th May 2004 02:17
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There may be stuff in your agreement with your ISP that says you can't run servers, best to check that as well.

[beat the machine that works in your head]
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One Common Ruin
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Thanks guys. I wasn't planning on doing this for a job or anything. I was just messing around and was wondering if it was worth spending any money on so I wouldn't get hacked and such. Thanks again.


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Wik
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Posted: 19th May 2004 04:27
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Quote: " worth spending any money on"


You can do all of that for free very easyily.


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Posted: 19th May 2004 04:28
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You'd end up spending a good deal of money anyways if you wanted it to be a decent host, and you'd have to leave it on all night. Better all around to find a reliable host .

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Posted: 19th May 2004 04:56
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Sorry Zink, I wasn't trying to be mean to you
But that is a great quote and it was Patrick who said it, that's why I mentioned you credit him - Not trying to be the sig police or anything

sorry


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One Common Ruin
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Are you going to give me a ticket now? Its ok, I was just in a rush to get my sig up that I forgot to put his credits up. So really your just doing me a favor. Thanks guys for the feedback. I'll think again if I plan on doing a webserver.

Zink


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