[PLUG] Comcast: Static IP

[Roman Robinson]

Agreed. We cannot get any other broadband, so I am stuck sitting on this
cable line that cannot be used to it's potential..

Does anyone know if Comcast has yet put transfer caps on networks? I'm sure
that will come sometime.. :(

--Roman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeme A Brelin" <jeme at brelin.net>
To: "PLUG" <plug at lists.pdxlinux.org>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: RE: [PLUG] Comcast: Static IP


>
> On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 robbert at vafam.com wrote:
> > Just so you know, Comcast.net prohibits the running of servers on its
> > network.  If you say this is your parent's service, perhaps you should
> > consult with them first before you risk having their service cut off.
> >
> > >From it's acceptable use policy under the section of prohibited
> > >activity:
> >
> > (xiv) run programs, equipment, or servers from the Premises that provide
> > network content or any other services to anyone outside of your Premises
> > LAN (Local Area Network), also commonly referred to as public services
> > or servers. Examples of prohibited services and servers include, but are
> > not limited to, e-mail, Web hosting, file sharing, and proxy services
> > and servers;
>
> Gadzooks!  Why would ANYONE willfully endure a commercial organization's
> such blatant contempt for their customers?  And why would anyone willfully
> contribute to this heinous and egregious subversion of the entire design
> of the internet?
>
> The answer, I guess, is pretty much always, "Because they have no choice".
> Well, so much for the free market.
>
> Consolidate, consolidate, consolidate.
> J.
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