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Old March 24th, 2008 Top | #1
 
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there has got to be something I can do with my 10mb line that just sits while i'm at work 40 hours a week.

is there any way to host a videogame server or some sort of ad supported something or other...

any ideas?



edit: ugh, i hate changing my mind on a title and then it ends up in such a poor gramatical state.
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that doesn't make money.
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Title fixed.


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Folding?
doesn't utilize a 10mb line, either.
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I wonder if there are any contract stipulations that prevent a home-user from commercially utilizing the line? Or is that legal?



I am curious to find out
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1) Obtain webcam.
2) Remove clothing.
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You can offer off-site backups to businesses for a fee. Let's just say I know someone who does it and it works well
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1) Obtain webcam.
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Step 1. Collect Underpants

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Step 3. Profit !!!
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I wonder if there are any contract stipulations that prevent a home-user from commercially utilizing the line? Or is that legal?



I am curious to find out
Most contracts that you have with ISP's, especially if they are not a business customer make it against the AUP to host any servers or services. For example, with Cox, I am technically not allowed to host an SSH server or VPN server on my gateway machine. They could technically cut us off, or at least send us a threatening letter about it.
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Most contracts that you have with ISP's, especially if they are not a business customer make it against the AUP to host any servers or services. For example, with Cox, I am technically not allowed to host an SSH server or VPN server on my gateway machine. They could technically cut us off, or at least send us a threatening letter about it.

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