Im writing a perl script for other hosts to use which will give an instant quote on a server or hosting package. At the moment all the host have to do is enter the product details in a text document but im working on a control panel for the script.
You can see a VERY early demo of the script at
http://www.madhosts.com/cgi-bin/index.pl

Im just wondering do you think i should try and sell it? if so for how much or just release it open source?

Thanks

Looks good. Release it as open source. It would get more use if you do.

Since it's a simple script, I'd say just give it away for free. I don't think anyone would pay more than $20 for it.

That is a very simple script. But!, I say if you think you can get payed for it, then why not. Keep in mind that there are tons of scripts like yours out there, some even with Javascript which allowed live quote (you don't need to click anything to recalculate price) and they are all FREE!

Originally posted by zolbian
That is a very simple script. But!, I say if you think you can get payed for it, then why not. Keep in mind that there are tons of scripts like yours out there, some even with Javascript which allowed live quote (you don't need to click anything to recalculate price) and they are all FREE!
Do You Know Any Such Script ?
Written Preferably in PHP or Perl ?(Javascript will also do)
If You Know A Free One Please Tell It's Name & URL to me.
Thanks In Advance !
Regards
KG

We wrote our own in PHP. It's not hard, just takes time to make sure the outcomes are all good for the customer AND the host. :)

Check it out at: http://www.focalhosting.com/services/webhosting.php

If you click on the Order Now!'s, it'll copy your quote settings over to the sign-up form. Very easy to do.

Let me know what you think. :D

Over All It Is A Good Script
But I dont think I can get it ? Right ?
Anyway, Good Script. Well Done . Good Luck with It :agree:

It really isn't hard :) The challenging part isn't the programming, it's the "getting the prices right."

If you wanna have a crack at it, go for it. If you need any help with it (and it's in PHP), feel free to email me at allera@focalhosting.com and I'll give you some help.

hey allera your stealing my topic, grrr

Hah, I'm sorry :) I just borrowed it for a few posts :D

If you look at http://www.madhosts.com/cgi/index.pl you will have noticed that i have added another feature.

The beauty of my script is that it can be completely changed by editing a few text files.

If you browse http://www.madhosts.com/cgi/ you can see how it is done

http://www.madhosts.com/cgi/types.txt lists all the types of systems each one corresponds to a different folder.

In each folder there is a file called costs.txt that contains all the prices for all the parts of the server. New parts can be added just by adding another line to the costs.txt file.

http://www.madhosts.com/cgi/0/groups.txt lets you add new types of producsts, like hard drives and bandwidth etc..

Hey MadHost,
Please tell me an estimated date of release of the script. I Need It Really Soon. Hope u release it soon.
& by the way have u made up your mind ?
Are You Going to Release it as an open source or not ?
hope you release it as an opensource :D

The script will be ready probably tomorrow or the next day, all i need to do is make it e-mail the clients details and thats it.

I will be releasing it open source, all i want in return is a little link at the bottom of the page it is used on to the new host im hoping to set up soon.

Something like Script programmed by Madhosts.

If you want to contact me by icq, aim or msn ill help you set up the script.

icq# 51400629
aim AlanSplash
msn madhosts60@hotmail.com

I have completed a similar script in perl for webhosting quotes about a month to two months ago. It's pretty simple in design and easily modified. A new verision is due out soon that will have a control panel to modify prices on the go and it's currently HTML template driven for easy customization.

Check it out at my TEST AREA:
*** Mind you that nothing on the website is real or currently working other then the quote system***

http://rcsccbrasdor.virtualave.net/advernet-tech/services/quote.shtml

Other forms include drop menus, etc... for account customization.

Matthew
mdk14@hotmail.com
Advernet Technologies
www.advernet.ca
Coming Soon!

Oh and as I forgot I am also working on an extension of the script or rather a collection of scripts that is again HTML template driven and completely handles credit card payments through the goemerchant.com gateway system. However, the script is still in only it's 2nd stage of completion.

Once completed it, it will hopefully be offered at 150 dollars per copy or FREE with the referal with goemerchant.

Originally posted by Madhosts.com
The script will be ready probably tomorrow or the next day, all i need to do is make it e-mail the clients details and thats it.

I will be releasing it open source, all i want in return is a little link at the bottom of the page it is used on to the new host im hoping to set up soon.

Something like Script programmed by Madhosts.

If you want to contact me by icq, aim or msn ill help you set up the script.

icq# 51400629
aim AlanSplash
msn madhosts60@hotmail.com

Any Update ?

ive not finished a php version of the script