[ntp:questions] ntpdate works, but ntpd doesn't (reach = 0)
Unruh
unruh-spam at physics.ubc.ca
Mon Jan 26 23:33:08 UTC 2009
David Woolley <david at ex.djwhome.demon.co.uk.invalid> writes:
>Unruh wrote:
>> controlled by you. Eg, your ISP could decide that only port 80 outbound and
>> nothing inbound except reply ports is open.
>That is more likely of an employer than a service provider (I wouldn't
>call a service provider who doesn't even support non-standard HTTP ports
>a web service provider, let alone an internet service one).
>In any case, such a restrictive service provider is unlikely to open
>port 80/UDP.
Port 80 outbound, not inbound.
>Employers' IT deparments will usually open ports if you can make a
>sensible case.
Sometimes, and what sensible is can be in the ear of the listener.
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