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 <
lisakachold@obnosis.com> 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 <pickell@gmail.com> 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 <lisakachold@obnosis.com>
>> 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 <bob.elzer@gmail.com> 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
>>>>
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