On 16/06/2011, at 8:23 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote:

> 
> 
> On 15/06/2011, at 11:26 AM, Tim Law wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Sandvox has let me know about some of their software updates, but also added 
>> that with the demise of MobileMe that they also cease hosting personal 
>> domains - which is what I have. 
>> 
>> This is the first I've had clearly spelt out that this would be happening. 
>> Is it fair to assume this is correct and that apple will not provide an 
>> alternative for existing customers?
>> 
>> 
> 
> This is not specifically a Sandvox issue - it applies to anyone relying on 
> MobileMe as a website host, no matter what the creation platform they have 
> used, be it Sandvox, iWeb, or anything else. Steve Jobs has already let it be 
> known in no uncertain terms that Apple will not be providing an alternative.
> 
> http://www.macrumors.com/2011/06/12/steve-jobs-confirms-discontinuation-of-iweb-in-icloud-transition/
> 
> Perhaps the best place to start might be to investigate the services offered 
> by your own ISP, but there are plenty of reasonably priced alternatives 
> around town, including our own Web In A Box (http://www.trinitylismore.com/).

What about our own local Hosting Services WA, a Subsidiary of MacWizardry?

"HostingServicesWA was set up as a subsidiary of MacWizardry originally to 
offer clients a “full package”. 
Since it’s introduction it’s now grown into it’s own business. 
We try to offer a great priced package for “the average person” without blowing 
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<http://www.hostingserviceswa.com.au/home.html>

Cheers,
Ronni

17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD

OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard
Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)















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