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Moving..stay with DSL, go cable?



You can also use dyndns.(com|org). I know one is free, and the commercial 
version is $50/yr. I'm considering using them for an intranet server at 
work, since Verizon doesn't do static IP's for DSL at all now.

At 06:56 AM 7/3/01 -0400, Duane Morin wrote:
>Ok, I have a dilemma. I currently live in Quincy, where I have Telocity DSL,
>a linux server and a registered hostname 'morinfamily.com' where I get all
>of my (and my wife's) email.
>
>I'm moving shortly (within the month) to North Andover.  I figure I have
>at least two options:
>
>1) Stay with DSL, and try to get them to just move the whole thing to my new
>address.  Problems : seems like everyone these days is saying DSL is dying,
>maybe I should bail when I have the chance?
>
>2) Go to ATT cable modem.  Benefit : cheaper than DSL.  Problem : No 
>static IP
>offered.
>
>I wouldn't mind the #2 route but I what do I do with my domain name?  Are
>there hosting services out there where I can say "Hey, I'll redirect
>morinfamily.com to you, you host my website, and forward any email on to 
>me?"
>What do such
>services cost?  Any other ideas?
>
>Duane
>
>
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