Alan Dayley wrote: >You are absolutly correct. However, I know of no other options for >getting a high speed internet connection without ISP services. Cable >won't do it. Covad is currently providing my DSL connection bundled with >Earthlink ISP but Covad will not talk directly to residential customers, >only businesses. > >My goal is to pay for a hosting account that provides email, DNS, etc. >Then, if I can eliminate ISP service charges on my home connection, I can >have a hosting and a fast home connection for what I am currently paying >for just a home connection. > >One solution is to get a home account that allows self hosting. However, >that appears to be even more expensive than a hosting provider in addition >to my current home service. And then I'd lose the added reliability and >good connection a hosting service provides. > >I'm just exploring all available options as I referee the fight between my >desires for high quality and low wallet impact. > > Maybe you can get a hosting/DSL bundle from a local ISP (like deru). I haven't even looked, but it might be cheaper. -- Darrin Chandler | Phoenix BSD Users Group dwchandler@stilyagin.com | http://bsd.phoenix.az.us/ http://www.stilyagin.com/ | --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss