I'm in the market for a new web hosting provider. Currently I am with Dotster. Do not go with Dotster.
I need:
* phpBB/mySQL support, preferably one that either has the latest version(s) baked-in OR allows me the access needed to install it myself
* 1 GB or so of space (more = better, but I can comfortably handle a gig)
* Fast response -- my biggest complaint with Dotster isn't the throughput, it's the lag. I and my users will be waiting upwards of 2-3 minutes for the server to finish processing a simple request and fetch back the page. Tellingly, this happens most during high-traffic times. They overload their servers and I'm getting sick of it.
* Direct FTP, not some craptastic web interface.
* Cheap.
I'm currently paying about $10/month. I'd be willing to pay a little bit more if needed but frankly, looking at the market, I'm overpaying as-is for what I need. I'm looking for recommendations, if anyone has any.
--sofaspud
--"Listening to your kid is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting, Spud." --OpMegs
I need:
* phpBB/mySQL support, preferably one that either has the latest version(s) baked-in OR allows me the access needed to install it myself
* 1 GB or so of space (more = better, but I can comfortably handle a gig)
* Fast response -- my biggest complaint with Dotster isn't the throughput, it's the lag. I and my users will be waiting upwards of 2-3 minutes for the server to finish processing a simple request and fetch back the page. Tellingly, this happens most during high-traffic times. They overload their servers and I'm getting sick of it.
* Direct FTP, not some craptastic web interface.
* Cheap.
I'm currently paying about $10/month. I'd be willing to pay a little bit more if needed but frankly, looking at the market, I'm overpaying as-is for what I need. I'm looking for recommendations, if anyone has any.
--sofaspud
--"Listening to your kid is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting, Spud." --OpMegs