On Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:03:29 +0800 Cheeyung <thyecheey...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On 09/23/2011 01:15 AM, Cheeyung wrote: > >>> I'm creating a mobile application and I'm using python for a > >>> desktop server. However, I don't have access to a static IP on the > >>> desktop, but do have a website. Is it possible to connect from > >>> mobile -> http website -> desktop server and back? > > If I got you right, I would skip the website entirely. Just connect > > directly to your desktop from the mobile, using a dynamic DNS > > service. Maybe the bump you need could be: > > http://dnslookup.me/dynamic-dns/ > > Hi, thanks for the reply. Dynamic DNS sounds like exactly what I > need, but just let me confirm if I understand it correctly. > > The mobile will connect to to the dynamic DNS service (ie. > example.dynamicdns.com), which will then redirect it to the desktop. > The desktop keeps the DDNS service updated using a script or > webclient etc. depending on the service. > > Did I get that right? I never used this service myself, but to the best of my knowledge yes, that's the way dynamic dns works. On another note: when replying to ML messages, remember to hit "reply all", otherwise your answer will be delivered to the author of the message only! :) /mac _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
