I'll mention SDF Lonestar, but I don't think it meets the entire list.

http://sdf.org/?join

I'll make some comments below. But probably doesn't meet the pricing 
requirement.

Nick Sabalausky Wrote:

> (Sorry for this being so wildly off-topic, but this is the only place I can 
> think of where I already trust the people around to know what they're 
> talking about.)
> 
> Anyone know of a good webhost? I'm looking for something that matches all of 
> these criteria (not in any order):
> 
> 1. All the basics: Linux/Apache (BSD and/or Nginx might possibly be ok), 
> PHP, MySQL (MySQL+PostgreSQL is a plus), POP3, SMTP, FTP.

Yes.

> 2. SSH access.

Yes.

> 3. Allows natively-compiled CGI (and not just a group of pre-selected 
> pre-packaged CGI apps).

Maybe, might be able to work it.

> 4. They don't make server changes without notifying you via email. And with 
> fair lead-time whenever possible. And none of that "We only notify via 
> twitter" bullshit.

Don't know about this, but I think they have done this.

> 5. They don't have a tendency to screw things up when making server changes.

Yes.

> 6. None of your contact or other settings have a tendency to get reverted to 
> old values.

Don't think so.

> 7. All control panels work without JS, popups, Flash or any other such 
> bullshit.

Everything is done from the shell.

> 8. Allows me to use a domain name I've obtained elsewhere.

Think so.

> 9. Allows me to use an SSL/TLS cert I've obtained elsewhere.

Yes.

> 10. Doesn't use any Indian tech support.

Probably not.

> 11. Support is fast.
> 12. Support is overall good.

Possibly, but hopefully you won't need it.

> 13. Has good uptime and performance.
> 14. Generally seem to know what they're doing and are professional.

Seems to.


> 15. No more than about $20/mo.

Pricing depends on what packages you need, many are by year.

> 16. Large number of email addresses (probably about 30 absolute minimum).

Doesn't look like it.

> 17. Actually know WTF they're doing WRT security. Ex:

Seems to me this is true.

>       17.A. They never send any passwords through unencrypted email.
>       17.B. They understand that signed email is not the same as encrypted 
> email.
>       17.C. Support never asks for your password.
>       17.D. Support makes reasonable effort to make sure you are who you 
> claim to be.
>       17.E. Their control panel is 100% HTTPS (and not susceptible to 
> session hijacking).
>       17.F. Supports secure FTP connections.
>       17.G. Performs sufficiently well on this: 
> https://www.ssllabs.com/ssldb/
> 18. No other stupid surprise bullshit that I haven't come across yet.
> 19. Frontpage extensions...(just kidding!!)


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