[Techtalk] Web-hosting dilemma

[Kathryn Andersen]

On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 07:07:14PM -0400, Michelle Murrain wrote:
> 
> On May 25, 2005, at 5:58 PM, Kathryn Andersen wrote:
> 
> >The only other alternatives I can see are (a) find another webhost
> >or (b) run my own server, as I will be getting my own ADSL connection
> >(with static IP) soon.
> >
> >The problems with these are that the likelihood of finding another
> >webhost who is as cheap and reliable as the one I am using now is
> >miniscule (the package I have with them is that I paid a large  
> >amount up
> >front, and now I get it for US$25 a year, which is really good).  And
> >apart from this particular Zeus problem, they have been a really good
> >webhost.
> <snip>
> 
> Well, $25 a year is really cheap - I can't help you beat that. But  
> there are things called Virtual private servers - I got one for $10/ 
> month - and there are a number of OSes to choose from. - and I think  
> it beats running your own server in your house (been there, done that).
> 
> I got mine from Redwood Virtual - and they were nice folks.
> http://www.redwoodvirtual.com/

Thanks for the pointer!  I've sent them an email asking a few questions,
but it does sound like a good idea.

Kathryn Andersen
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