> Note that the original topic was regarding dynamic IP addresses, and > it was in the context of a small home or hobbyist user that I > recommended voting with your wallet. Obviously, for major > connections, the hassle is extreme.
Also for major connections, I would expect them to provide a delegated block of static IP addresses for which you can run reverse DNS yourself... If they don't, what exactly are you paying them for apart from bandwidth and a line? For home or SoHo use, here in the UK there is one incumbent carrier (BT) with lines to 100% of the population, with some local loop unbundling bringing in maybe another 10 carriers to 10% of the population, plus cable TV companies adding to the competition mix. As a result, there are many ISPs - see http://www.adslguide.org/isps/summarylist.asp - and all of them are capable of offering service anywhere in the country where BT have DSLAMs in place and the customer is within range. Maybe 75% of them offer static IP options. You guys in the States need to embrace the world of technology ;-) Paul. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.2/329 - Release Date: 02/05/2006 _______________________________________________ NOTE: If there is a disclaimer or other legal boilerplate in the above message, it is NULL AND VOID. You may ignore it. Visit http://www.mimedefang.org and http://www.roaringpenguin.com MIMEDefang mailing list MIMEDefang@lists.roaringpenguin.com http://lists.roaringpenguin.com/mailman/listinfo/mimedefang
