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27 Jan 2008, 2:32 pm

I wish to set up a website for free with no restrictions or anything like that, and officially publish it.

The purpose of it is...well basically look at this link:

www.myspace.com/ADTV

I don't want to give TOO much away as because this website gets seeded, someone might steal my idea etc.

Still, I'm saving my money up for a camcorder so er...help?



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27 Jan 2008, 2:41 pm

Alternative wrote:
I wish to set up a website for free with no restrictions or anything like that, and officially publish it.

The purpose of it is...well basically look at this link:

www.myspace.com/ADTV

I don't want to give TOO much away as because this website gets seeded, someone might steal my idea etc.

Still, I'm saving my money up for a camcorder so er...help?


Your not going to get any decent website for free unless you have connections to people who have the resources already.



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27 Jan 2008, 5:37 pm

If you have a spare computer, you could set up a web server using Apache. Apache was developed for use on Linux, but is available for Mac OS X and W|n|)0wz.

You can find more information at www.apache.org


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27 Jan 2008, 6:49 pm

Kiski wrote:
If you have a spare computer, you could set up a web server using Apache. Apache was developed for use on Linux, but is available for Mac OS X and W|n|)0wz.

You can find more information at www.apache.org


Using a home computer is not good for production purposes, maybe development. It is also angaisnt most Internet Service Providers Terms of Service.


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27 Jan 2008, 8:46 pm

TheFace wrote:
Using a home computer is not good for production purposes, maybe development. It is also angaisnt most Internet Service Providers Terms of Service.

I guess it depends on the computer. I have a fairly high-end PC that functions well as a web server. Also, with many ISPs (at least in my area), it is only against the terms of service for enterprise use.


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27 Jan 2008, 9:43 pm

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I guess it depends on the computer. I have a fairly high-end PC that functions well as a web server.


Bah, its not the computer, its the connection. Residential connections to the internet arent extremley stable or reliable (Even broadband). You can spend $10 a month a rent space on a server - much easier in the long run.


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27 Jan 2008, 11:54 pm

Hang on... it all depends on what sort of look and feel you want and how much data.

Consider as a starting point....

Google Pages
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Blogger

Google Pages is better for a web site but these days, blogs are more effective.

You can link both apps together to get the best of both.

Eventually, you'll have to consider a domain name which will cost you a little. Of course, if you choose a good blogger name, you might not need to.


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28 Jan 2008, 12:31 pm

Ah right. Thankyou for all the advice. :)

I already have a blogger page:

www.the-moaning-monologues.blogspot.com

I'll make another one. :)