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05-09-2006, 09:49 PM #1New Member
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cheap linux hosting with SSH?
Here is what I need in order of importance:
SSH support
Linux Platform
must allow me to keep background processes running, such as irssi
under $5 per month
~15 GB transfer
~1 GB storage
The storage and bandwidth are not nearly as important as them allowing me to run irssi (a very low resource irc client) and ssh'ing in to use irssi. I know dreamhost used to allow users to do this, but they don't anymore. Does anyone know of a cheap host that will work for me?
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05-09-2006, 11:20 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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I think you need to raise your budget and contact the provider beforehand to confirm your requirements.
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05-10-2006, 11:24 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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1GB disk space with 15GB transfer monthly at $5 should be ok .... but when you need SSH most of the host does not provide it due to security problem ...
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05-10-2006, 01:55 PM #4New Member
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Originally Posted by PremiumHost
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05-10-2006, 02:31 PM #5Web Hosting Master
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05-10-2006, 02:31 PM #6WHT Addict
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the problem is that there are 234598347 different webspace providers out there, and I don't have time to contact every one on the planet asking each one individually if they allow background processes and ssh.
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05-10-2006, 02:50 PM #7Aspiring Evangelist
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Originally Posted by Jedito
It's just simple economics. A shared hosting company is not in the business of monitoring user processes on that level. They provide SSH only to allow users to move files around, set permissions, pull down files, etc.
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05-10-2006, 03:06 PM #8WHT Addict
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Originally Posted by tobiasly
I will also suggest looking for a VPS but you won't find that for $5/month.Good Web Hosting Info - Information about web hosting
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05-10-2006, 03:15 PM #9Aspiring Evangelist
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Yeah, the $5/mo is the kicker... of course, I guarantee that any host who charges under $5/mo who also allows SSH access and background processes certainly isn't one I would want services from!
UnixShell has currently stopped taking orders until mid-May or so, but their lowest priced VPS was $8/mo and included 3GB disk space and 64GB transfer. However at just 64/128MB RAM/swap you sure couldn't run a decent website on it.
But if you just want a spare VPS for running a background process, it would do the trick. I'm considering getting that plan to run Nagios in order to monitor my "real" VPS from a 2nd location.
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05-10-2006, 04:37 PM #10Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by nbv4
Maybe you should signup for a hosting account somewhere, then a shell account (for your irssi irc client) elsewhere? Most hosts don't allow irc on their webservers.Happily hosting @ Dathorn.com (Since 3/2003), Ispeeds.net (Since 2004), & Quadspeedi.net (Since 7/2005)!
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05-10-2006, 05:27 PM #11Junior Guru Wannabe
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$5 per month will get it done, but probably not with the best quality host. You should weight how much quality, speed, and uptime mean to your project or web site.
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05-10-2006, 06:12 PM #12New Member
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Originally Posted by fish
So can I assume if a host calls themselves "VPS" I will be allowed to run background processes with them? I found a couple hosts that have a VPS system, but none of their TOS's explicitly allowed nor prohibited background processes. It seems to me that the point of a VPS system is to split up resources so one individual customer doesn't do something that slows down the whole machine. Could it be safe to assume all do so, or will still I have to ask each one individually?
Originally Posted by MyDigitalHost
I made this topic because I thought there had to be some people on this board who have used a host that allows what I want and could point me in the right direction so I can find a plan that meets my needs. I don't have the time (no one has the time) to contact each and every host asking if they allow background processes.
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05-10-2006, 06:24 PM #13Greece
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To run background processes like (BitchX, eggdrop, irsii, bnc) you need to find a company that offers shell hosting services. Most webhosts don't offer that service.
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05-10-2006, 10:32 PM #14Aspiring Evangelist
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Originally Posted by nbv4
In general, as long as the host advertises "full root access", then you can run whatever you want. The entire point of a VPS in fact is to run background processes, because there is no shared web server, database, etc.
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05-10-2006, 11:21 PM #15Retired Moderator
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must allow me to keep background processes running, such as irssi