Re: [tlug] linux python hosting

[Joshua Eli Bearden <j3b@example.com>]

On Sat, Feb 11, 2006 at 10:24:55AM +0900, Evan Monroig wrote:
> I would like to host one or two simple websites, and I am looking for 
> a hosting that allows python scripts (more specifically python2.4 with 
> turbogears), a reasonable disk space, and the possibility to have 
> multiple domains and subdomains.

I've been using a new host co. for just a few months but I'm happy enough 
so far to recomend them: check out hub.org
I chose them because they offer chrooted freeBSD servers allowing you to 
have root control of your own 'virtual server'  install whatever software 
you want, start and stop services on your own.  

I'd say they're pretty much the no-frills option. You start out with a 
very minimal server setup: your preferred version of Apache or other 
webserver, perl, your choice of PHP etc. Then from there you can install 
software yourself or request just about anything that can run on FreeBSD.


It's not for everyone, but it's been perfect for me since I wanted as much control as possible 
without paying for colocation. Despite being allowed to manage it entirely 
on my own the owners have a pretty good online support system and seem 
willing to do just about anything you need.



> I have seen a lot of ads about www.1and1.com, because they're cheap. But 
> I read somewhere that they do business only in US and some european 
> countries. Has anyone tried them? What kind good hosting is there 
> available here in Japan?
Don't know anything about 1and1 but judging from their website, they're 
not the kind of service I'd even consider for a second. 

As for Japan, hosting companies seem way overpriced.  A low-priliges 
account on a shared host costs about 10,000/month*. You could get a cheap 
dedicated machine for that price from some overseas hosts. 

* that's what my office is paying to GLobal Commons in Japan for a site 
with 256MB storage. 


-- 
~Joshua