Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? in Comcast HSI http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r6575465 en Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:38:23 EDT Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:38:23 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6623748 CableUZR : They would confiscate all your worldly belongings, and sell them to the highest bidder.

Seriously, a few things would most likely happen:
1. Your modem would be taken offline.
2. You would get a friendly call from an abuse agent explaining that you had agreed to the Comcast TOS and that you are in violation of the agreement.
3. After your discussion with Comcast, you're modem would once again be able to receive a valid bootfile, you would get on with your life, Comcast would get on with collecting your monthly subscription dollars.
4. If you were found to be distributing copyrighted material, what would happen next would depend entirely on the copyright holder. As of late, RIAA has been suing the crap out of everyone...

Happy Filesharing,
Uzr]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6623748 Sun, 20 Apr 2003 22:48:19 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6623528 snipper_cr : If you were running any form of file server (be it HTTP, FTP, DCC ect) What would happen if they caught you? What would happen if it was copyrighted material?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6623528 Sun, 20 Apr 2003 22:21:46 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6583805 Robot Army : I wouldn't risk it...esp. w/ web hosting being so cheap these days... Just get a cheap acct w/ a web hosting company and pull files from there instead
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#fsck /dev/cortex]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6583805 Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:01:18 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6581471 Neophyte101 : Don't believe these people who say no. You CAN run an FTP server on Comcast... at least until they find you and blacklist you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6581471 Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:47:22 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6581019 J D McDorce : In addition, as a cautionary note, if the DVD-sized files involve copyrighted material that you do not have authorization to be sending, you may run the risk of being caught by a third party.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6581019 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 23:51:25 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578626 daytrader50 : If you have a router it's best to port forward to a higher port. Just to keep off of that Comcast radar.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578626 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 19:47:50 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578601 beta testing : yes, i am running a small* server and definately put it on ports other than 80 and 21. that would work best :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578601 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 19:45:45 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578531 Qumahlin : Comcast does not currently actively search for FTP's etc. However if for some reason they notice you do have an FTP open and it is allowing anonymous login etc and it is filled with pirated movies and software, you will be called to turn it off.

Now i'm sensing when you say sent to you here and there it probably means you have someone FXP'ing you stuff. I mean generally you might want to choose a different port either way just in case.
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Forum Posts:2400]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578531 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 19:37:22 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578258 seaquake : I don't have an inside scoop or anything, but I have a feeling if they see activity on the FTP port, they are eventually going to track you down.

Of course, no one says you can't run an FTP daemon on a port OTHER than 21*, right? (wink wink).

*21 is FTP right? I get 21 and 23 confused with ftp and telnet. I do remember 25 is for mail, though.
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"Are you on the Distributed Computing Map?"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6578258 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 19:06:59 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6576056 MPScan :
said by ahrenos:
I will be having dvd sized files sent to me here and there.


I think this is the key word in your post. If you are having DVD files sent to you, even through FTP, they shouldn't really mind as it is only using your D/L bandwith and the DVD should go through fairly quick (vs uploading). However, if you setup a FTP to serve these DVD files to others, then you may catch their eye. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6576056 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:13:03 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575968 voltaic : DVD sized meaning ~4 gig?
If that's the case, at around 30KB/s it's going to take a long time. They are generally ignorant when it comes to servers because I guess not a lot of people run them. But they might actually notice it if you start to serve gigabytes of data.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575968 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:02:12 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575605 anon : i got it... i had the XP firewall turned on or the setup automatically turned it on. How closely do they watch that I have one running? I will be having dvd sized files sent to me here and there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575605 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:18:49 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575568 hello123454 : I am sure you physically can but i don't think someone is going to show you how to run a server against the TOS publically. Someone can email you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575568 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:15:21 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575550 anon : am I able to? I don't care if they want me to or not just if I am physically able to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575550 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:12:46 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575538 J D McDorce : That depends on how you define the word Can ;-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575538 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:10:41 EDT Re: Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575509 hello123454 : Nope its against Comcast's TOS - »comcast.net/terms/index.jsp]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575509 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:07:36 EDT Can I run a ftp server using Comcast Cable? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575465 anon : I just got Comcast cable and am trying to get a ftp server to run. It seems to set up ok but no one can access it. I have it set on port 21. Does comcast block this? If you dont mind replying via email, please reply to comcast@ahreno.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,6575465 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:00:10 EDT