Network comprehension question: localhost vs. local IP address

[Colin Watson]

On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 07:58:02PM -0400, Ken D'Ambrosio wrote:
> Colin's (excellent) description, below, is on the money.  However, there is
> one extra item I would add.  You mention trying to surf using your phone;
> this will only work if your phone is on the same network (probably via WiFi)
> as your server.  The reason is the "192.168.X.X" address you mention.

Good point and well made!

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Colin Watson                                       [cjwatson at ubuntu.com]