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Shimpi
Does anyone remember ZDNet’s TechTV? Back in 1998, the program was tailored more for PC enthusiasts. Shows like The ScreenSavers and Call for Help, with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton, really educated the public about PC technology, software, and electronics gear. They also informed everyone about security issues that could not only conflict with the basic functionality of a PC but also endanger the livelihood and safety of your family. It was well ahead of its time and it had a very large audience.

Then the corporate ****wits with all of their combined wisdom, decided to thrust TechTV in to something I would like to call “The Stupid Age”...

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[FU2]InYourEye
Your site's screwed.

Shimpi
naw..I turned off the web server.

[FU2]InYourEye
Are you hosting it at your house?

Shimpi
Only as a test.

Shimpi
For most broadband providers however, it is usually against their AUP to host your own web server at home with their service -unless you have a business account with a static IP address.

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