server desktop and workstation are simply a role definition of how a computer is used regardless of OS/Hardware. It is our need to specialize hardware fro the roles and those needs that makes it common for people think that the hardware is what defines a role. On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 5:25 PM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > Well, "server" under Linux is vague (since a desktop is certainly as > powerful), however the business use stipulations also are unreasonable, > unenforceable, and the description certainly doesn't cover home business or > remote access for work purposes, as well? > > Many people run Windows MSN Entertainment "servers"; by definition TIVO or > MythTV is a server? > > ---> Lisa Playing Devil's Advocate! > > On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Judd Pickell wrote: >> >> Depending on how you construe Server, I think that most people would be in >> violation of this, considering the vast amount of software that runs a >> process continually that listens on specific ports and responds to >> requests.. >> >> Sincerely, >> Judd >> >> On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Lisa Kachold >> wrote: >>> >>> I believe we all have our interpretation of laws and rules in America; >>> unless there are consequences? >>> >>> Actually, you agree with the Acceptable Use Policy that you will not run >>> a "server".  It also addresses business use in a vague way (doesn't everyone >>> use their home office for "business")? >>> >>> Commercial Use. The Service is designed for personal, non-business >>> related use of the Internet and may not be used for commercial purposes. You >>> may not resell or otherwise charge others to use the residential Service. >>> You agree not to use the Service for operation as an Internet service >>> provider, or for any other business enterprise, including, without >>> limitation, IP address translation or similar facilities intended to provide >>> additional access. Cox Business Services offers commercial Internet >>> services. >>> >>> Servers. You may not operate, or allow others to operate, servers of any >>> type or any other device, equipment, and/or software providing server-like >>> functionality in connection with the Service, unless expressly authorized by >>> Cox. >>> >>> http://www.cox.com/policy/ >>> >>> On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Bob Elzer wrote: >>>> >>>> My interpretation of the AUP, is that they don't want you running then >>>> "Next Slashdot" or "Face Book", with lots of traffic. >>>> >>>> If you are only going to use it for personal access, and maybe to show >>>> family photos to friends, then I don't think it would be a problem. >>>> >>>> Are we talking Hundreds, Thousands, or 20 visitors ? >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >>>> [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of James >>>> Finstrom >>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:30 AM >>>> To: Main PLUG discussion list >>>> Subject: OT: Free Webhost >>>> >>>> So I have cox at home so I obviously would violate the AUP self hosting >>>> and frankly I am cheap... wait no frugal. Anyway I would like to find a >>>> place to host my domain free but without ads or if it has ads it allows >>>> choice of placement in the design. >>>> >>>> I use the page for: >>>> Public display of personal projects (usually involving LAMP components >>>> and libcurl is a definite desire) >>>> Personal home page and info >>>> Code dumping of projects and shell scripts for peer review. >>>> >>>> >>>> I imagine traffic will be low as I am not that popular of a person but >>>> you can never have too much storage or bandwith.. >>>> >>>> >>>> James Finstrom >>>> --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss