From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Received: from pc-24-151-10-129.newt1.ct.charter.com ([24.151.10.129] helo=h14me.homelinux.net) by speech.braille.uwo.ca with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #1 (Debian)) id 1AScgl-0002kX-00 for ; Sat, 06 Dec 2003 08:41:39 -0500 Received: from h14me.homelinux.net (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by h14me.homelinux.net (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id hB6DJoRx007416 for ; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 08:19:50 -0500 Received: (from alex_snow@localhost) by h14me.homelinux.net (8.12.10/8.12.10/Submit) id hB6DJojI007415 for speakup@braille.uwo.ca; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 08:19:50 -0500 Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 08:19:50 -0500 From: Alex Snow To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." Message-ID: <20031206131950.GE7378@gmx.net> References: <000901c3b939$349bb540$c1c81a42@triad.rr.com> <3FD17348.8DF5C824@the-bofh.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <3FD17348.8DF5C824@the-bofh.com> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i Subject: Re: Servers and Tos X-BeenThere: speakup@braille.uwo.ca X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." List-Id: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 13:41:40 -0000 that other person I was talking about who runs ftp and stuff was also in miniaplis MN (excuse the poor spelling). On Sat, Dec 06, 2003 at 12:12:24AM -0600, Vortek, Eater Of Souls! wrote: > Hey all, > Just to set your fears at rest... > I used to use roadrunner before moving and needing to switch cable providers. > I ran http, ftp, smtp/pop3, and irc servers on my roadrunner line, and no one even noticed. > no port scan, no phone calls asking why my traffic volume was so high, nothing... :) > although, to warn you, that was in Minneapolis, MN, and where ever you are may actually enforce those rules, as each subprovider is > different. > My provider was time warner cable, other companies that lease the roadrunner service/name may actually have measures in place to stop > people from running servers. > and, I totally agree, any ISP that gives you lightening fast speeds, and doesn't think your going to run servers is totally moronic, > and to enforce that, is beyond moronic, and totally unfair. > so, if they do blow the whistle, I'd also suggest finding another provider. > Sorry for the long message everyone. :) > > > Jes and guide dog Harley wrote: > > > Well, the following text says it all right here: > > The Road Runner Service as offered under this Agreement is a residential service offered for personal, non-commercial use only. > > Subscriber agrees not > > to use the Road Runner Service for operation as an internet service provider, for the hosting of websites or for any business > > enterprise. Subscriber further > > agrees not to connect the cable modem to any computer other than the Computer(s) or to any server (or any computer running server > > applications that provide > > similar protocol services over the Road Runner Service), including without limitation any servers for mail, HTTP, FTP, RTP, IRC, > > DHCP, or multi-user interactive > > forums (e.g. gaming). So, unless I miss my guess, this answer is no... Am I right or wrong on this? All the thing says is that > > you're not suipposed to hook up the cable modem to a computer that is running these applications. > > > > Jes and Harley > > Email: jesman598@triad.rr.com > > Msn instant messenger: subman70@hotmail.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Speakup mailing list > > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup -- Always borrow money from a pessimist; he doesn't expect to be paid back.