Yes it works, but is this realistic for a large customer base? You are going to have a _lot_ of non-standard port services around that you need to administer and coordinate with ASPs.
I wouldn't propose that its going to solve every single possiblity but with some product development around it, it would possible solve around 40-50% of the average users requirements. i.e. run a web server on port 80 mail on 25. There are applications that will require real address space and if the user can justify it then they should be given it.
Speaking for myself only, I do not consider it an alterative.
Regards,
-- Janne
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