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Feb 13.2006

I am working for a non-profit organization trying to get their website up.

I’ve used other services in the past that register domains and provide web hosting as well, but in this case, I’m trying a more cost effective way to do it…

I used [url]www.godaddy.com[/url] to register the domain.

I am trying to setup my PC to act as the hosting server and so far, am having no luck.

Here is my current setup:

Win2000 Professional
DSL with Actiontec DSL Gateway (4port router built-in)

Basically, I have my html written for the site but need to know how to tell godaddy.com to point to my IP when either using the “midnightmuscle.net” or “www.midnightmuscle.net” address.

Thats step one. Step two, since I have a DSL/Router combo, I need to figure out how to tell my router to accept queries from the www and then forward them to this PC. I have port forwarding capability but am not 100% sure how to set it up.

Last, I know I will need a web server program like Apache… I have tried to setup Apache and have had no luck. It installs, but I get errors when trying to start it up. Is there an easier web server tool to use?

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. I’m trying to avoid having to pay the high monthly hosting fees for the organization.

Thanks!!

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@DNamesFeb 15.2006 — If you're looking for a decent low cost webhost, you can do no wrong with:

http://www.vohio.com
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@help2361Feb 17.2006 — I am hosting off of my computer, and using godaddy.

I would download apache and try it again. On one of my computers that has win 2000 pro I loaded apache, and it works just fine. Once you install it. It doesn't run like a program. You have to go to program files. (click) Apache group,(click) apache, and in this folder there is a file that is labeled htdocs. Delete all the stuff in htdocs, and in that file you put all of your website stuff. Like your html site, music, pictures.


I can do it easier than I can say it, but I would try my luck with apache again.

May be I just had good luck with it.

Sorry if I was no help.
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