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Started by Logan, Dec 20 2008 10:33 AM

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Posted 20 December 2008 - 10:33 AM

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I know its possible but I wasn't sure how to do it. I'm pretty sure this would be the appropriate forum... Oh well. Please respond.

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Posted 20 December 2008 - 11:38 AM

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Jaan (or somebody) made a tutorial about how to set up a home server. The main problem is, you have to have the computer on and fully functioning 24 hours a day, quite a feat (and quite an issue for electricity bills). It might be easier just to buy phpforfun's $1 hosting.
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Posted 20 December 2008 - 11:48 AM

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I would get WAMP server. That said, you are likely to have issues with your IP address changing unless you pay extra for a static IP. You also run the risk of violating the terms of service of your internet provider.
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:06 AM

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Oh... I'll do it anyway. And I know how to set up the server, I already have it running and my computer is always on since my dad thinks I'm installing something. Also, I'll probably just get a junky old computer and run the server in my room.

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Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:24 AM

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Will it be critical for this to remain up 24x7 (for instance, when there is an ice storm and your power goes out)?

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Posted 22 December 2008 - 10:56 AM

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That's what I said - of course, even web hosting services offer only 99.9% or 99.99% guarantees, sometimes even less. In a whole month, that's actually quite a lot of minutes.
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 07:30 AM

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True, but what if his power is out for 3 days? What is a squirrel gets fried on the line taking down the whole grid for 3 weeks? What if.....

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Posted 23 December 2008 - 11:43 AM

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.. Santa gives him a Xav for Christmas?
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:27 PM

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OH GOD NO!

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Posted 23 December 2008 - 12:28 PM

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Bah, I suppose you are not like Termana. :)
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Posted 23 December 2008 - 09:03 PM

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Is that a bad thing? *feels ashamed*

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Posted 24 December 2008 - 12:26 PM

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It means that you are not.. fun-loving. :)

Don't worry, it takes time. About 14, 15 maybe, you will see.
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