>> This is the sort of thing that you need to do with matching genetic
>> sequences, so I'm sure the algorithms are out there ...
>
> Sounds like a job for GREP! (which MetaCard does natively)
>
I think it's a bit more complicated than that -:) I mean before you start
testing you don't know what to match with what - where do you start? This
has been sorted out, so I figure it's not worth thinking about too hard.
Best probably to wait for Xavier to come back with an algorithm (if he's
listening -:)
>> NB: five times the hosting costs for a dedicated server works out the same
>> price for 5 people if my maths is right. If you include me that leaves 3
>> more @ $20 a month.
> What are you driving at?
Ford Mondeo?
> I surmise that you are suggesting that five people
> get together and pitch in 20$ each pr month, for hosting services from a
> dedicated server. Is this correct? Will this service-provider host MetaCard
> CGI programs? Any restrictions? ... More details please.
>
Collocation - there are quite a few major providers offering a dedicated raq
server, running Linux for $99 a month. So yes to all the above. For CGI
hosting, Simon Lord is setting up a service for Metacard CGI's, and if I
remember correctly accounts start are arranged geometrically at around
$12.50 a month.
Running your own dedicated MC server with the ability to define your own
ports and nice simple protocols is another matter - for this you have to
have a dedicated server (not a shared solution). As above these come in
bigger chunks (ie around 5 times the price of a shared solution). This
usually includes around 5 times the disk space, and dedicated processing
power, but not a lot of help (you deal with it your self remotely). I don't
have personal experience running one of these, so anyone please chip in and
correct me...
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