Have you ever thought of, or even used your computer as a live webhost ?

I once tried setting up a live webhost on my own computer,
(when i didn't know much about webhosting and servers).

It all didn't quite go well. So i abandoned the idea.

Now when I think again of what i tried to do earlier, i laugh at it !


What about you ?

I have done it many times
And i do have 3 such servers but at office not home
They are just Normal P4 PCS

Never because ... I dont know..
I dont like to use my own pc for website.
Or I choose a free one or I take from shadab ( Best Services )

How would i do this? Tips?

I would also like to have some tips on how to do this.Shadab really helps!Thanks dude!

Yes, please tell us how to do this, thanks.

Install apache or iis for just html site
or install wamp for pre configured bundle of php,mysql,apache

i use WAMP
its really good. I can use my PC as a local server
but how can I make it online.
What I need.

The moment you start your WAMP local server,
it goes 'online'.

Meaning anybody that knows your IP can access your web server.
http://your.ip.address.here/

Now parking a domain to your computer is a bit difficult. And its even more difficult if you have a dynamic IP. (Because your IP address changes every time you connect / disconnect from the internet)

IP address is not problem. I know how to set it with dynamic IP.

Thanks.