well yes that would be a cheaper way to go,, but i dont really want to go through the hassle of always uploading the ftp way,, id like to have more control over the desired things, so setting up a home based web server,, is really wahat gets my facination up,, i know it can be pricey and time consuming,, i was thinking of running a business package line through road runner,, sound bad ? or do you still think im better off using a online server,, and btw i already own a domain name and have been paying on it for a few years now,, and now im just thinking out ways to have and run my own server.. ty you for your reply,, your advice is very helpful to me