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05-24-2007, 05:08 AM #1Web Hosting Evangelist
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Finding a FreeBSD host?
I'm having trouble finding a FreeBSD host, preferably with CPanel.
I got an account with awhost.biz, but after checking things out a bit it appears to be a CentOS server
So really just looking for a list of FreeBSD hosts, my searches in the shared hosting area returned very little results.
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05-24-2007, 05:11 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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You can try checking out synhosting.com -- they use freeBSD for all of their services that I'm aware of. I've used them (and still do) to host a blog or two of mine.
Great uptime & decent prices. Haven't ever had to use support very frequently so can't vouch there
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05-24-2007, 05:25 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Just a question, Why FreeBSD strictly?
Here is one that looks reasonably okay - http://www.integrityhost.com/order.htm
Make sure you read: "Instant signup is on a Linux server. Contact sales to order any of the above plans on a Windows or FreeBSD Unix server".
Hey, good luck!// Extra Moose - Modern Web Design with Usability in mind.
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05-24-2007, 05:37 AM #4Disabled
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I dont think this is a better choice,why select FreeBSD?
You can try bluehost
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05-24-2007, 06:35 AM #5Web Hosting Evangelist
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I want a FreeBSD account to code Status2k on, as I currently code on Windows & Linux, but I would like to extend the FreeBSD functionality.
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05-24-2007, 07:18 AM #6Greece
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Cpanel doesn't works so good with FreeBSD and that's why most cpanel webhosts don't use it. Maybe you want to consider a webhost with Plesk or H-sphere or even webhost without any control panel as it seems you only need ssh2/ftp access to upload/edit the script.
Does you script needs open_base_dir and safe_mode off? These are some questions that you have to ask before you signup.Last edited by CretaForce; 05-24-2007 at 07:24 AM.
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05-24-2007, 08:30 AM #7Web Hosting Evangelist
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Well I did say "preferably with CPanel" Plesk would be fine also.
And yes it does in some cases, which is why I ask before I signup.
The way its going might be best to get a FreeBSD VPS or Dedi.
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05-24-2007, 08:40 AM #8Greece
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Problem is again that most vps providers support only the most common linux distros. Maybe the best solution for you is to get a low end dedicated server (Celeron, 512MB ram) and install some virtual servers (linux,freebsd,etc) using vmware or another technology.
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05-24-2007, 10:55 AM #9Junior Guru
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Gestion Nexus
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05-24-2007, 11:15 AM #10Web Hosting Master
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If you all need is a FreeBSD shell, I can recommend netspike.org as I have personally used their services. It's on a FreeBSD Staminus server.
However, this does not have cPanel or Plesk.
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05-24-2007, 11:46 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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Why not get a PC and install the o/s you want for development purpose? It doesn't really have to be a high-end pc, a pentium 3 would work and it doesn't cost much.
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05-24-2007, 09:40 PM #12Web Hosting Evangelist
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Yeah I may get another PC and set it up with FreeBSD, Windows, Linux and test on that.
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05-24-2007, 10:53 PM #13Eternal Member
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05-25-2007, 04:12 AM #14Workaholic
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CartikaHosting offers FreeBSD hosting on H-Sphere (not cPanel):
http://www.cartikahosting.com/cluste...D-Web-Hosting/
It's not exactly what you are looking for, but if cPanel isn't essential, they could be an option for you.
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05-25-2007, 03:13 PM #15Newbie
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Hello,
You can try acunett.com for freeBSD support. ...
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05-25-2007, 04:43 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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You could try the host quote feature, that should get you hosts contacting you if they have freebsd and cPanel