Re: [users@httpd] linux hosting (ot)

[Steven Pierce <pa...@speakeasy.net>]

Ryan,

It all depends on what he means by dedicated hosting.  Does that mean that you need a server that only
you can use?  What kind of application is this?  

The first question would be: do you have a DSL Line where you want the server??  How much band
width are you (Application) going to need?  Does it need a specific IP address, or can it use a DHCP
address?  

The cost for the dedicated hosting could be about the same, by the time you buy a server, the DSL line,
take the time (your time) to install it.  Then if you do not know Linux, the time to learn it, or take classes
for it.  Who did you look at for the server ??  What are they offering for the 2K?? 

I think that could please give us a little more information on what you need.


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On 1/19/2003 at 6:42 AM Ryan A wrote:
Hi,
I am just very curious, I was going to buy an application but then the developer told me i would need dedicated hosting for that app, then i went on the net and i see dedicated hosting is REALLLLLLLY expensive...

my question is this:
with the same money it costs me a year of dedicated hosting (around 2000$) wouldnt it be cheaper if i bought a server,loaded linux and host the damn site myself?

I am sure its not that simple so can you gurus tell me what i'm missing please?

Also any links to see the a-z of setting up a web server would be appreicated.

Thanks in advance,
-Ryan.