> The only problem I have with services like catalyst2 (the site you > mentioned) is that you don't have full control: it's a hosted service, so > you have the restrictions of what you can do with it. I have full ssh root > access so if (eg) you want to run some bizarre forum software you don't have > to argue with a clueless support guy for an hour. Further, if one of my > sites goes down I know it's either down to me to fix it, it's a hardware > problem or it's the internet (and since it's in telehouse that would > generally mean the whole UK web is screwed :)) > > You also have the advantage that the people who administer the machine have > a combined unix and website admin experience of about 40 years, the other > two guys are both sysadmins at university (with tens of unix servers to run) > and I was admin for an ISP for a fair while.
I've used Catalyst2 before which is why I'm thinking of going with them - I had full access to do whatever I wanted (within my space of course) - and they were very reliable. They're also based about 10 miles from me which is nice to know and they are clueful. > All this is a Good Thing when it comes to hosting software of slightly > unknown legality: hosted services tend to be a bit more trigger-happy when > it comes to removing sites which have potential warez. Yep, I had thought about this, and have been emailing them regarding our plans so they're aware of what we're doing. > OK, then I should have written the caveat to everyone :) - my point is I > don't want to be seen as imposing my thoughts on others. > > Anyway, the offer's there, I shan't mention it again unless asked - I have > no axe to grind, it'd only mean work for me after all :) Appreciate the offer, and I'll definitely keep it in mind, along with Frode's offer of a mirror - cheers guys. Gavin
