I don't remember them specifying hardware vs software servers. I think we're assuming software servers in this case. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Stephen wrote: > server desktop and workstation are simply a role definition of how a > computer is used > > regardless of OS/Hardware. > > It is our need to specialize hardware fro the roles and those needs > that makes it common for people think that the hardware is what > defines a role. > > > > On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 5:25 PM, Lisa Kachold > wrote: > > Well, "server" under Linux is vague (since a desktop is certainly as > > powerful), however the business use stipulations also are unreasonable, > > unenforceable, and the description certainly doesn't cover home business > or > > remote access for work purposes, as well? > > > > Many people run Windows MSN Entertainment "servers"; by definition TIVO > or > > MythTV is a server? > > > > ---> Lisa Playing Devil's Advocate! > > > > On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Judd Pickell wrote: > >> > >> Depending on how you construe Server, I think that most people would be > in > >> violation of this, considering the vast amount of software that runs a > >> process continually that listens on specific ports and responds to > >> requests.. > >> > >> Sincerely, > >> Judd > >> > >> On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Lisa Kachold > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> I believe we all have our interpretation of laws and rules in America; > >>> unless there are consequences? > >>> > >>> Actually, you agree with the Acceptable Use Policy that you will not > run > >>> a "server". It also addresses business use in a vague way (doesn't > everyone > >>> use their home office for "business")? > >>> > >>> Commercial Use. The Service is designed for personal, non-business > >>> related use of the Internet and may not be used for commercial > purposes. You > >>> may not resell or otherwise charge others to use the residential > Service. > >>> You agree not to use the Service for operation as an Internet service > >>> provider, or for any other business enterprise, including, without > >>> limitation, IP address translation or similar facilities intended to > provide > >>> additional access. Cox Business Services offers commercial Internet > >>> services. > >>> > >>> Servers. You may not operate, or allow others to operate, servers of > any > >>> type or any other device, equipment, and/or software providing > server-like > >>> functionality in connection with the Service, unless expressly > authorized by > >>> Cox. > >>> > >>> http://www.cox.com/policy/ > >>> > >>> On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Bob Elzer wrote: > >>>> > >>>> My interpretation of the AUP, is that they don't want you running then > >>>> "Next Slashdot" or "Face Book", with lots of traffic. > >>>> > >>>> If you are only going to use it for personal access, and maybe to show > >>>> family photos to friends, then I don't think it would be a problem. > >>>> > >>>> Are we talking Hundreds, Thousands, or 20 visitors ? > >>>> > >>>> ________________________________ > >>>> From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >>>> [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of > James > >>>> Finstrom > >>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:30 AM > >>>> To: Main PLUG discussion list > >>>> Subject: OT: Free Webhost > >>>> > >>>> So I have cox at home so I obviously would violate the AUP self > hosting > >>>> and frankly I am cheap... wait no frugal. Anyway I would like to find > a > >>>> place to host my domain free but without ads or if it has ads it > allows > >>>> choice of placement in the design. > >>>> > >>>> I use the page for: > >>>> Public display of personal projects (usually involving LAMP components > >>>> and libcurl is a definite desire) > >>>> Personal home page and info > >>>> Code dumping of projects and shell scripts for peer review. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I imagine traffic will be low as I am not that popular of a person but > >>>> you can never have too much storage or bandwith.. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> James Finstrom > >>>> > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- James McPhee jmcphe@gmail.com