ISP's that block port 80

[Jeff]

Well this sure started a lively conversation!  I had no idea and I
learned more about
SRV in the process.

So with all the debate and people seeming to want this feature, is
anyone in the freeware
world working on a browser solution to this problem that some of us
could offer our
services for?

My original problem is that I cannot afford a business high speed line
JUST so I can
have access to my website on an alternate server when the one I
generally trust goes down
or has issues.  All I wanna do is have an alternative client for a few
days until problems
are resolved on the original server.

My personal opinion, especially after reading all the articles isnt so
much a technical
issue (all technical issues can be overcome on way or another) as it is
a conspiracy for large companies to make us pay for port 80 and other
priveledged ports.

After moving into a new subdivision 11 months ago now all Im stuck with
is Cox high speed cable here in Phoenix, AZ.  Qwest (the phone
provider) isnt DSL capable yet.  They told me it should be available 3
months ago and Im still waiting.

In this age of software design, hacks, etc, I would think someone,
somewhere, would
have overcome this issue by now, especially seeing as how DNS already
contains
the infrastructure for ports!


Phoenix.