Jason Lowe wrote:
>
> I am decided whether to setup my own web server or use another host.
It is a matter of how much it costs and what performance you want and
how much you want to administer.
>
> If I setup my own, I would use Linux.
That is what I use.
>
> Questions:
>
> * Would a direct connection to the internet be too slow using a 56kps modem?
How long is a piece of string? What do you want to do?
The URL below is on a 33.6K modem. You will note that I have few
graphics.
>
> * How much work is involved in setting up a web server with a direct
> connection to the internet?
Set up computer.
Set up direct connection to ISP.
Set up WWW pages, etc.
>
>
> * Where is the best place to register a domain name? I read an article
> several months ago which mentioned that some places take months to
> register a name.
How long is a piece of string.
I used Melbourne It one Saturday and had woa.com.au recognised on the
Monday, then all I needed to was send of the cheque for $125Aus.
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