Need an ISP in TO

[James Knott]

Mike Newman wrote:
> On 6/29/05, Lennart Sorensen <lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>>Some people think rogers doesn't mind, other people have discovered that
>>they do mind.
> My girlfriend discovered this when she mentioned to tech support that
> she was running a web server. She runs it to share photos with friends
> and family, so it's extremely low-traffic. Her connection immediately
> went out and stayed out for the rest of the day. However, they haven't
> blocked port 80 or anything... maybe it was just a coincidence? A very
> unlikely one?
> 
>>Hmm, no static ip, don't seem to indicate directly if you can use a
>>modem you already own, and I can't find a copy of their terms of service
>>on the web site.
> http://www.look.ca/page.asp?intNodeID=2615
> I have no idea if you can use an existing modem. I think the one they
> sell you is just part of the "start-up" fee. In any case, it's a darn
> sight better than renting for $10/month of whatever Sympatico charges.
> 
> No static IP, that's correct. I just use a free dynamic DNS solution.
> My router has a built-in client but most providers have a Perl script
> or a Linux binary.
> 

On Rogers, you get better service with your own modem, rather than
renting theirs.

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