[SATLUG] Decent shared web host ???

[Jeremy Mann]

JOE N. CRAIG III said:
> Hello Friends,
>
> I am aware of Rackspace's value as a web host to anyone who can afford
> their services.  However, for a small biz trying to make a start, and
> desiring web hosting services, who comes to mind ???  For a small biz
> startup with no income yet, I know this limits our flexibility.  Its
> important to find someone with good customer service, yet low cost.  I was
> hoping to pay near $10.00 per month for specs similar to those below.  Is
> this too good to be true ???  Please make some recommendations.  Thanks in
> advance. . .

This maybe something that's too much, but its an interesting idea. You
lease space on a UserMode Linux cluster. Distro of your choice, root and
shell acccess, you name it because YOU control what's on it. Its $19.95 a
month. I  am considering changing from my hoster to this simply for the
fact that I can do what I want with it.

http://www.linode.com/

"Our Linux Cluster runs User-Mode Linux (UML) for each Virtual Private
Server. UML is an open source virtual machine package designed by Jeff
Dike. Jeff ported the Linux kernel to run on the kernel itself, just like
any other program. Each UML program running is its own Linux machine. UML
makes an ideal environment for hosting. UML hosting is new, and we are
proud to pioneer its use.

With a Linode you get everything from your own kernel up. For example:
Your own kernel, filesystems, devices, to your own applications and tools.
"




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