Are you talking Virtual Private Servers?
Dan Lund <situationalawareness@gmail.com> wrote: Or a User-mode Linux hosted site could be an option.
There are a few places around nowadays that offer full "instances" of
OS's in a User-mode Linux environment for this purpose.
Of course the limiting factor is funding. I don't believe that most
individuals on this list are lacking the skills to run their own
server. Unless I'm greatly mistaken on the skill level....
--Dan
On 1/2/07, keith smith wrote:
> A lot to do about shared hosting. Most use shared hosting. Most lack the
> skills to run their own server. Most lack the funds to own their own
> server.
>
> Having one's own server allows for complete customization and the
> installation of some software
not available through a shared hosting
> provider.
>
> Shared hosting comes with it's challenges in getting what you want the way
> you want it.
>
> Having said all that I think having PLUG on shared hosting has a positive
> side. It could turn out to be a learning tool for everyone.
>
> I read today the Tux Mag is no more. Phoenix is quickly becoming the next
> tech mecca, if we are not already.
>
> I'll bet there is over 500 members on this list. Everyone of us has some
> specialized knowledge that relates to Linux.
>
> We should have literally thousands of pages of how-to's, product reviews,
> ... ETC
>
> With all the talent we have here!
>
> My Point is that the average person has to _live_ with shared hosting. Why
> not go with shared hosting for now and journal everything for the world to
> see. Except anything that would pose a
security risk.
>
> A portal that is of the people and by the people would be second to none!
>
> Keith
>
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-Napoleon Bonaparte
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