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Re: What is possible with static ip?



Matt Smith wrote at 2010-12-07 14:32 -0700:
> I discovered my isp has assigned me a static ip.
> 
> Does this mean I can make files available over the internet, if I want to
> leave a box running 24/7?

Anyone can access whatever local system of yours (could be a router) that has 
the public ip.  So you can provide services like ssh, http (web), etc to others 
or to yourself when you are away.

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