From: RobertB 

In article ,
 mike  wrote:

> On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:33:44 -0400, RobertB 
> wrote:
>
> >In article ,
> > mike  wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:27:53 -0400, RobertB

> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I am again thinking of getting my (small) Web site up
(once I build it).
> >> >There are lots and lots of inexpensive hosting services available,
> >> >scattered around the country.
> >> >
> >> >Does anyone have recommendations? I don't want to use a
free service.
> >> >
> >> >- Does it matter if they are local or not?
> >> >
> >> >- I could use my ISP for hosting, but they cost more than
the discount
> >> >places. My ISP charges $25/month for basic services, which would be
> >> >enough for my needs, but there are cheaper alternatives. However, I
> >> >would get support and a live person.
> >> >
> >> >- How important is support? I'm not going to be running any java or
> >> >scripting on the site. It will be pretty static, just
mostly a way for
> >> >people to contact me, put up a CV, stuff like that.
> >> >
> >> >- Do they all allow you to FTP files and create
subdirectories, change
> >> >permissions on those directories, etc.? It seems some try
to "simplify"
> >> >life by providing a Web interface and site builder.
> >> >
> >> >- Is there anything other than price that I need to
consider? I'd prefer
> >> >to use a host that does not get regularly blacklisted.
> >>
> >>
> >> While I don't use Geo., I would think he'd do a great job for you.
> >>
> >> If you want a comparison, the data center I use for my colocated server
> >> is very good.  I used their shared hosting for a while, and it was also
> >> very good.  it is a real data center with 24/7 on-site
technicians, real
> >> people who answer the phone in the middle of the night....
> >>
> >>            www.tera-byte.com
> >>
> >>
> >>  /m
> >
> >Yes, they have some inexpensive plans. Run on Linux. I like the live
> >chat feature. They actually respond!
>
> They've been good to me.
>
>  /m

Do they deliver on the bandwidth they promise?

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