[PLUG] domain registration - cheap and simple?

[Mike Russell]

I register with GODADDY.COM, $8.95 you need your own DNS server and you can
change the IP of it anytime you want.

I have a domain, setup two systems as a DNS, HTTP servers. I could let you
use one of mine as a secondary dns, or fake it and put cable guy's DNS in.

you could also give your "eth" a second IP, ??? you cant with cable unless
you pay, sorry.

-----Original Message-----
From: plug-admin at lists.pdxlinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin at lists.pdxlinux.org]On Behalf Of Greg Long
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 10:47 AM
To: PLUG
Subject: [PLUG] domain registration - cheap and simple?


This is far more difficult than I thought it would be.

It seems most (all?) of these registration services offer a ton of
services I have no need for.  All I am really looking for is to register
a domain and forward it to my IP, with a web interface I can change the
IP if my dynamic IP changes (cablemodem - fortunately the dynamic IP is
pretty static)

www.lowcostdomains.com - we set one up and all they seem to feature is
forwarding of HTTP traffic.  My domain name still resolves to their IP.

www.godaddy.com - cheap, $8.95/yr.  can't get a clear answer there either.

www.tzo.com - excellent premier service - they even feature an app which
runs on your server and will automatically change the IP address on
their dynamic DNS servers if it changes.  $59.95/year though.

I thought i would put the question out to those with this sort of admin
experience and see if anyone had the inside scoop on how to do this
without messing with any of these services, or could just recommend an
inexpensive one that does this.  I don't need the automatic DNS update
client.

Greg








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