Ask YC: Best cheap(/free) hosting
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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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.
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.
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/
http://canadianwebhosting.com/
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.
However, if all of you want is a standard Linux + Apache + MySQL + PHP hosting you can find cheaper alternatives.
Try FreeWebSpace.net (largest guide to free webhosting):
http://www.freewebspace.net/search/power.shtml
http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/
http://www.freewebspace.net/search/power.shtml
http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/
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.
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.
https://ssl.jumpline.com/order/?c=2EDTEQGG
https://ssl.digitalspace.net/order/?c=3PALPWTQ
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https://ssl.digitalspace.net/order/?c=3PALPWTQ
Above 2 are free for a year ... if the links doesn't work then visit http://www.free-webhosts.com/ and click on links for jumpline and digitalspace - it takes u to autolink for 12 months free offer.
the link below will take u to the top 10 cheap/free list
http://www.100best-free-web-space.com/