[PeasleeR]

My mail host is proving unreliable lately, and I've been meaning to set up a machine to act as a http/smtp server anyway, so I'm going to do it. Problem is, I have concerns over Comcast being a pain about it. So, my question is, has anyone run a server on a Comcast connection before? Have you had any problems with blocked ports, terms of service, etc? Any feedback on this would be great.

Robert Peaslee

[lakerdonald]

i don't think your cable internet provider really will have much to do with your server at all.
-lakerdonald

[jasonlambert]

Originally Posted by lakerdonald

i don't think your cable internet provider really will have much to do with your server at all.
-lakerdonald

A lot of home providers here in the UK have all sorts of rules about what you can and cant host on your internet connection, for example some companies explictly disallow running web and mail servers, others block certain ports for all their customers (139/TCP is common) etc.

PeasleeR, best way to find out is:
a) Read their TOS
b) Give them a phone call

[lakerdonald]

I've just heard that Comcast is pretty good about that sort of stuff.
-lakerdonald

[adrenaline]

Rob,
I am running a small wireless ISP. I have 10 IP addresses and I called Comcast at first, and they told me I couldn't resell my connection, so I went with a dsl provider that has a 6/768 m connection now. Way faster and better than comcast and about the same price. It actually comes with four IPs and I buy up to 10, and they don't care about reselling to neighbors in fact they offer to provide billing for you if you go that route.
I have been running since last summer with absolutely no down time.
PM me if you are interested, and I will give you more info.
Mike