Thanks for the input, everyone. I guess I won't be running a server at this point after all.
Just one question (just because I'm curious)...
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Originally Posted by ratbastid
When a crack is released for software your server is running, you need to be available to install a security update LIKE RIGHT THEN, or your box will be cracked. Then your lovely server is a botnet slave, participating in DOS attacks worldwide, or pumping out spam as fast as your upstream will let it. This isn't a "maybe" or a "what-if". This is why hosting companies have people on call 24/7.
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If this happens - if your server gets hacked into - is there any way to undo the damage, or is your server screwed forever?