Computer, internet, server questions.......Clueless!

[Laurabearz]

Not even sure how to ask this.......

I am doing some playing on a message board I started (nothing to do with Disney! LOL) and I have run across some things that say I need my own server to host images and such.......

What is my own server?
How does one get one?
What should I know about one vs the other...... wahat are the important features..... I havent a clue about this at all...... none, zip.. my knowledge extends to 'hearing about servers' but nothing about what a server does! ROFL..........

Thanks

 

[JC2]

bump

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I am kinda clueless too but is it possible you need to buy into a site like WorldZone (I think that is it) or a site that hosts your pictures, clipart, etc..???
You know like all these wonderful DISfolks have all these beautiful clip art pictures that I can't put on my posts because I don't have a site I subscribe to to do this.
ONE of these days...

 

[Laurabearz]

Anyone else??????? HELP.... Can someone point me in the right direction.... Thanks

 

[Dan Murphy]

I think they are referring to what MM mentioned above. You just need a site to host things. Try www.worldzone.net

 

[browneyes]

Imagestation is a free site you can use. It's quick and easy.

 

[cherylp3]

Laura - Are you only looking to place images on the server?

 

[Laurabearz]

I use Imagestation for my photos for this board...... unfortuatly it doesnt work on my ezboards.......

I need a site that I can host smileys from, and hopefully photos for both the DIS and the ezboard........

I am going to check worldzone...... anyothers?

 

[Dan Murphy]

If you want linking, Laura, from WZ, you will need to do a $12 upgrade, gives you no banners, remote linking and 100 meg storage. Link is at bottom of home page. (This is the link http://www.worldzone.net/plus.html ) A very good site, great support forums.