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FifthDistrict
June 19th, 2003, 20:47
In the TOS with my ISP, it says I can't host a website from my computer using their service. (Theoretically), If I decided run Apache server and host myself, will they have any way of detecting it?
keith
June 19th, 2003, 20:59
yep, they'll see port 80 wide open.
Bruce
June 19th, 2003, 21:37
Just use a different port.
FifthDistrict
June 19th, 2003, 21:46
but wouldnt they notice that the other port is wide open?
keith
June 19th, 2003, 21:53
i'd imagine, unless it's a pretty crappy isp.
Bruce
June 19th, 2003, 22:06
Originally posted by FifthDistrict
but wouldnt they notice that the other port is wide open? Not likely. Most ISPs are far too busy to monitor every single port. They'll generally just monitor the common ports such as 80 (HTTP), 21 (FTP), and sometimes 23 or 25 (for Telnet and SMTP, respectively).

If you're still worried about it, just run it on port 1214 (port used by Kazaa, and possibly some other P2P applications).
netnexus
June 19th, 2003, 22:44
lol.. cheating ur isp... i like the sound of it!
Canuckkev
June 20th, 2003, 00:08
Heres an idea...use the space your ISP provides for you. I bet most give you some space (5-10 MB). That is plenty for a personal site. But...of course, there will be no extra features (scripting).
ppx
June 21st, 2003, 04:00
Maybe he wants to run a host... or host some friends??
Jan
June 21st, 2003, 04:29
Originally posted by FifthDistrict
In the TOS with my ISP, it says I can't host a website from my computer using their service.
Then don't :angry2: