Static IP (was Re: [TriLUG] Hopefully not so easy...)

[Lisa C. Boyd]

Mike wrote:
>I have Road Runner business class, which allows in the terms of service
>for servers.  Also, I get a static IP address for an additional $50 a
>month *grumble*.  It's not cheap, but I have to have the static IP.  A
>co-worker of mine has the same setup, and I think there's a few others
>on the list who do the same.

<frustrated> I just went to their site and tried to find information about 
the different packages they offer. I had to register so I guess they'd 
rather have a salesman harass me than to give me the information I want on 
their site. </frustration>

So - is there an additional charge for business class service (higher than 
the regular residence fee?) and the additional $50 for the static IP? I'm 
guessing that would be close to $100 a month? Or does the $50 include 
everything (te he he yeah, right!)? Mike - do you run this out of a house 
or an office? Do you think that makes a difference in their service?

Jon wrote:
>Also, if you choose to use cable and put yourself in a difficult position I
>can't help you.  There are plenty of ISP's out there which will give you
>static ips and high bandwidth for $50 a month.

So I take it you are against the cable service?

I've seen some web hosts offer co-location - you run the server totally but 
they house it and give you the connection. Any pros or cons to these two 
methods of running your own server? Are there other options?

Lisa B.