I know this is a popular topic, but i would like some feedback on a poll of the issue.

Lets say I want to run a web server using my cable connection, upload is 256k, which is ok, but not great. I do not want to pay $7-$10 a month for webhosting-$80-$120/year. Running somthing like nuke, on a linux box set up on the other side of my router.
I can get ahold of some old computers(free or <$30) that aren't nessesarally fast, but would work well for a webhost. I am planning on runnin nuke, and have a few small 3-6meg files.

Also, this will be set up at my parents house seeing that i am going to college, and i was thinking about setting up an FTP also so i can upload any files that i want to it.

I voted pay for your Own webhost simply because I don't need the additional headache of setting up my own server box.

http://www.powweb.com
One advantage that webhost has over "most" other..A support Forum.
and here's their package options.
mikem

What exactly is your question?

• Is it feasable?? YES
  
  Questions you need to ask yourself what will you be using it for?
  
  Do you have access to a dedicated IP address in which to give this box?
  
  Can you point your DNS entry to it???

Also, you are aware of speed limitations involving the Cable / DSL line! Does not compare with most Hosting Companies!

Just a little input on my part!

If I understood right, you're wanting to host your own web site using your own broadband connection. Basically what that tells me is that finding a web host is not the option you're looking for.

If that is the case, I would recommend two things.

1) Registering a domain name and transferring it over to your DNS
2) Registering a free domain name at http://www.dyndns.org.

I do the same thing that you're doing for an FTP server and a web site that I just use to edit things before uploading to my actual web site in which I pay for. DynDNS will allow you to choose a domain name with various domain extensions, which was very easy to setup with my router since I use a Netgear and in the router info page, there's an option for DynDNS already.

Example...I have the domain name "superjason.kicks-ass.net" registered through DynDNS. Everytime someone from outside of my network types that into their browser, they will be taken to the website I am hosting(don't try that link though, since I run on windows using EasyPHP for that, so it won't show up everytime people try unless I have EasyPHP turned on).

Hope that helps, and if I'm wrong on your intentions, disregard this =)

Well pay is better your cable could get bogged down and its best to leave the hosting to professionals or your computer can be vulnerable to attacks and backdoors. In lite of resent post I offer hosting cheaply 2.95 a month or 4.95 free domain. So, good luck in your decision making process. Seriously I would say get a free host then setting it up on yours if you dont wanna pay for one.

I like nukehelpers recommend going with a paid host if you're planning on having a site that generates a decent amount of traffic. However, and this is coming from personal experience, always do a search for whatever reviews you can find on a company before making any final decisions.

My first site was ran through featureprice.com because someone I knew went through them and I figured they'd be cool...well that was 7 months of hell for hosting, since I failed to do the research beforehand. Many people now know that featureprice has gone out of business.

My current host, IPowerWeb is a great host, and comes with excellent reviews everywhere I've read, at an affordable price, 7.95/month with free domain(in your own name, not theirs). There's other great ones out there though, so I recommend do the research, get a great background on a company, and remember the golden rule(well a shade of the golden rule)...."If something seems too good to be true, it probably is"

ima go with mike, that shit is too annoying... if u want a host go to www.getitconnected.net they r the cheapest and best in my opinion.

if u really want to make ur own webhost tho, ill help u make it a lil easier... go here http://academic.cmri.ac.th/appserv/ i has:all included so u dunt have to bother doin that shit.

Well both of your suggestions are great to search reviews and such on companies. Unfortunately us small companies do not have alot of money when we start out to get on sites with reviews and such. Also obvioulsy are user base is not as large as these companies so the review would be obselete. So, with all this it puts us at a disadvantage I will admit it is a risk to go with a new company, but also they treat you better usually when you email support you get the actually owner not another guy on the company or some person they hired to answer questions. I say though my server is payed in full for the next year so I will not be going anywhere. Webhosting is my life and I truly care about my customers.
As always I always love suggestion or comments so please keep them comming. Also for your link www.getitconnected.net I beat there prices hands down. Also, we are open to suggesting your own plan always open to offers.

i guess i'll just go with paying, it'll make everything more simple.

Thanks for the feadback, its much appreciated.