What would be any disadvantage to not having a static IP?

I thought I read something about having to do with pinging, but that can be done with the domain name.

Thanks!

Here is an extensive past thread about ip numbers, Enjoy!

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I'm replacing the link to the thread posted, with the information instead. The URL of the thread posted, also contained a very old flame war and it would be better if that thread stayed dead and buried.
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There are a few advantages to having a unique IP address, though some people won't have need of one.

Based on my limited experiences, I can tell you some of them. Certain scripts, like some redirect scripts, form mail scripts, and others, can be easier to implement with a dedicated IP address. I've read of others that require one.

A big advantage is when moving to another server, something I've done a couple of times (and will do once more soon). It can take up to two weeks for a change from one server to another to be fully propagated throughout the DNS servers. With a dedicated IP, you can redirect people to the new site and also give them the IP address beforehand so they can access it directly.

There may be other advantages, and these are the only ones I can think of at the moment. It may not be important for you, depending on what programs you use and some other considerations. None of the 20 or so domains I host have their own IP and it doesn't matter to them. It might not to you either.

It has nothing to do with accessing a domain with or without the www.

Originally posted by Martie
Here is an extensive past thread about ip numbers, Enjoy!
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Sorry, but I took a look at that thread and found it to be one of the biggest wastes of time (and bandwidth) that I've come across on this forum. Hey guys, if you want to slug it out, go find a vacant lot and don't bother those of us who are trying to learn something.

Where's Chicken when you need him? :)

<<MOD NOTE: I'm here :D and replaced the link with the actual info>>

True, but it also did have the info. Thanks!

I ran across the thread while looking for something else in the wee hours :confused:
I had also recalled someone asking about explanation of ip's so I posted the link to the thread, not realizing it was one that lead to a flame/waste.
So for that (IM sorry) :)
Having said that.....maybe a search will produce more info!

Originally posted by Abu Mami


Sorry, but I took a look at that thread and found it to be one of the biggest wastes of time (and bandwidth) that I've come across on this forum.
I actually found that thread to be quite humorous. After all it did have True Hosting. :D

Anyway, the second post in that thread did provide some useful information, after that, well, you decide.

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Better get a cup of coffee... :D