American Psycho — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 08:39:38 +0000

apache2triad is what i ended up getting, but I don't think it will end up being used for anything more than testing

Mark Hensler — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 06:23:48 +0000

I'm not sure what your asking. What do you mean by "presetup package"? A "package" from the ISP? Or a web server software "package"?

American Psycho — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 10:01:47 +0000

Is there any presetup package that is easier to configure mark? And is it one that other people will be able to see instead of just a server like xampp?

Mark Hensler — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 09:20:23 +0000

Uh.. I think I found out in an email. Then, stuff stopped working. And every now and then I call to see if this or that package has the ports blocked. They say yes and I say no thanks.

So, if your considering an ISP and are concerned about blocked ports, try calling Tech Support. I wouldn't suggest telling them why you want the ports open. Don't lie. You're just "curious".

American Psycho — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:57:47 +0000

yea, hopefully i won't get any blocked ones, how can I tell?

Mark Hensler — Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:19:27 +0000

Oh, I don't know. You'd have to ask the ISPs in your area.

My ISP (Cox Communications) used to not block any ports. But when "that" one worm/virus came out that attacked web servers a couple years ago, they blocked ports 80 and 25 "In an effort to control the spread of the virus."

IMO, "not!" They just want to limit network traffic. And if you do want you ports unblocked -- why, you can upgrade to Package XYZ for just an extra $$$$ per month. It would be cheaper for me to rent a dedicated server elsewhere than to host one in my home with unblocked ports. That's capitolism for ya. Never you mind that those viruses are near dead, and the holes patched. They're "Still concerned for their customer's saftey."

Ya, whatever. That's why I have hardware/software protection between me and the internet -- as should every other person on broadband. I don't see it the ISP's job to "cleans" the traffic coming to me. Why should I pay more for them to not do this?

American Psycho — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:50:01 +0000

What isps allow mail servers?

Mark Hensler — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:08:50 +0000

For web servers, I'm an Apache fan.
For FTP, I use SSH.
For databases, I use MySQL.

I'm not currently running a mail server. ('cause my ISP is blocking that port )

American Psycho — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:54:18 +0000

But what softwares and such would you suggest? and is running them on windows 2000/95/xp ok?

Mark Hensler — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:05:52 +0000

Something else to consider... My ISP blocks port 80 (http) and 25 (smtp). I have to use a redirection service to point my domains to my IP on a different port.