DevX: Build an Internet Server on a Shoestring

“The wide availability of free or low-cost operating system, Web
server and firewall software, and the penetration of relatively
low-cost broadband service have reached the point where you can set
up a complete Web server–from scratch–for very little money. For
the first time in history, an average Internet user has the
resources and tools to build a Web site without paying rent for
space or a hosted server beyond the cost of the Internet connection
itself. Even better, you probably already have at least some of the
software and hardware you’ll need.

“Since you are reading this article, you probably already have
broadband service, but if you don’t, that’s the first thing you’ll
need.

“You should be able to sign up with any broadband service
provider, but make sure that they support Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet (PPPoE) connections. Pricing and features for
broadband connections vary, depending on which type of connection
you purchase, where you live and what promotions are being offered
at the time you sign up…”

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