Rogers static name

[James Knott]

Mike wrote:
>> First determine your current IP address and then use the host command to get
>> >  the host name.
>> >
> ...although you're probably better off setting up "Dynamic DNS" a.k.a
> DynDNS service, to obtain a DNS name that can be recalled by humans.
> You'll be stuck with an uncool domain name "e.g. dyndns.org" but you
> can choose a host name. Commodity NAT firewall / Internet access
> devices usually support DynDNS.

I have my own domain name with Google Apps.  I set up an alias on the 
DNS server that points to that long name.  Google Apps costs $10/year, 
but I believe there are some free DNS servers available.

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