[NCLUG] A question about a web server and broadband.

[bmc]

OK this was a simple questrion not a plan of action , some big evil plot to
cheat the rest of the world out of millions of dollars by running a UT
server for thousands of gamers workwide. It was question and thats it
really. I don't even have any plans to do it and if I do I am well aware of
the rules. I swear, everything seems to get blown out of proportion. Does
anybody even remember the question that sprked this war?
The question ( with miss spelled words I might add :)

My question is can I run a server on another port? I have a router that will
forward ports to a specific machine *and I really only wnat to do this as a
test.* I'm not asking for all the specifics of setting up a server on a
different port but I'd just like to know if it can be done when in a
situation like this.


----- Original Message -----
From: "John L. Bass" <jbass at dmsd.com>
To: <nclug at nclug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: [NCLUG] A question about a web server and broadband.


> for cryin' out loud, John, I'm not running a commercial site or a game
> server.  I have a family page and some piddling junk on a project server.
>
> geez
>
> Steve
>
> If what you are doing is in full compliance with your ISP's usage
guidelines, then
> heck - go for it - but I would get a written wavier up front.
>
> If on the otherhand it falls under the AT&T express policy regarding
servers on
> residential service plans:
>
>
http://help.broadband.att.com/faq.jsp?content_id=416&category_id=34&lobid=1
>
> "AT&T Broadband does not allow servers to be connected to the cable modem.
> This means that no computer in a personal network can be used as a
server."
>
> That is pretty clear violation of the residential rate plan limitations. I
do not
> know what the new equivalent to @work is, or what the restrictions for
that service
> level are now ... but it used to be the value added service that removed
that allowed
> limited servers in some areas.
>
>
> So I stand by:
>
>     > It's not clear, that NCLUG should be a forum for planning how to
cheat ISP's, or
>     > even imply that is a noble goal.
>     >
>     > Just My two cents,
>     > John
>
> Discussion and conspiracy to violate an ISP's rate plans probably don't
belong
> in this forum.
>
> There is no reason NCLUG should be directly involved, and liable for,
purposely
> violating any vendors rights should they decide to defend those rights and
seek
> recovery for such violations.
>
> John Bass
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