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/ |
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