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Ask YC: Best cheap(/free) hosting

4 points| jobeirne | 18 years ago | reply

I've been looking for a sandbox to practice my web development, and am willing to pay a small fee for minimal hosting with PHP, MySQL, and perhaps Python/Ruby support. Building a host isn't an option. Any suggestions?

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[+] llimllib|18 years ago|reply
I started off with f2o, which is free: http://hostprogressive.com/webhosting/plans/f2o/index.php ; I liked it when I had it, but it's been a while. PHP, MySQL, Python, Perl. I haven't used it for 2 years though.

When I wanted a paid service, I moved to Joyent, and they've been awesome, but it's $15 a month. http://www.joyent.com/connector/pricing/ . You get SSH, any programming language you want, MySQL, and great customer support.

[+] ideas101|18 years ago|reply
why did u move from free to paid service?
[+] run4yourlives|18 years ago|reply
I'm with these guys since I live in Vancouver, and I don't want my data subject to the PATRIOT act. Given the exchange rate, it may not be the best deal in town anymore, but their service is good and uptime is fantastic.

http://canadianwebhosting.com/

[+] juanpablo|18 years ago|reply
Webfaction: SSH, Python/Ruby o whatever language you want. No limitations for "long running process" (Django, web.py, RoR... ) and Unlimited PostgresSQL and MySQL databases. Arround $10 a month.

However, if all of you want is a standard Linux + Apache + MySQL + PHP hosting you can find cheaper alternatives.

[+] schof|18 years ago|reply
nearlyfreespeech.net.

Highly recommended, professional, and cheap. But a little on the BOFH side -- will refer to you to a FAQ instead of actually answering your dumb question. Since I'm a BOFH myself, we get along great.