Re: Is hostmonster any good for hosting python?
> I should have mentioned, I am thinking about using a python framework, > either django, turbogears, or pylons. > > I think these frameworks require a newer version of python, maybe 2.4. I can't speak for the others, but I know Django can be deployed with 2.3+ (though they offer some nicities if using 2.4). > Also, I think some of them require a newer version of Apache - 2.0 or mod_python requires Apache 2.x so if you're deploying with mod_python, yes. However, if you deploy with lighty+fastcgi, it's moot what version of Apache you have. :) > better. I also think these python frameworks all work with fastcgi, > which - I think - is possible with hostmonster. Although fastcgi is > acceptable, it is generally not the preferred solution. The preferred Django deployment environments are - Apache + mod_python - Apache + FastCGI - lighttpd + FastCGI > I do not think you will get reasonable performance with CGI, even if > factcgi/mod_python/wsgi are not officially required. No...with plain-ol'-CGI, performance is abysmal...the entire framework would be reloaded for each request. Possibly feasible for development if you're patient and have nothing better, but CGI is a generally bad idea. > Also, I doubt you will find mod_python on any "standard" shared > hosting. To get a python-framework environment, you usually have to get a better hosting service as the need for mod_python or fastcgi limits you to these hosting services. That means no bottom-of-the-barrel priced hosting services (which usually just offer static pages, basic CGI, or PHP). If one *must* use python in a CGI environment, I'll plug WebStack (the author lurks here on c.l.p, IIRC) which does a nice job of abstracting deployment environments so you can deploy to a variety of targets with minimal fuss. I have several projects in the wild that use WebStack, before I found Django. -tkc -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Is hostmonster any good for hosting python?
I should have mentioned, I am thinking about using a python framework, either django, turbogears, or pylons. I think these frameworks require a newer version of python, maybe 2.4. Also, I think some of them require a newer version of Apache - 2.0 or better. I also think these python frameworks all work with fastcgi, which - I think - is possible with hostmonster. Although fastcgi is acceptable, it is generally not the preferred solution. I do not think you will get reasonable performance with CGI, even if factcgi/mod_python/wsgi are not officially required. Also, I doubt you will find mod_python on any "standard" shared hosting. To get mod_python you will need 1) a host that speciallizes in python - like webfaction. 2) a virtual host 3) something like hcoop.net, which may be sort-of like a virtual host. BTW: hccoop.net has a long-running freeze on new memberships. Please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Is hostmonster any good for hosting python?
>> According to hostmonster's list of features, they do support python. >> Does anybody have any experience with hostmonster? > > I'm using host monster to run my html-only site. However, I want to > add some python cgi, and I'd prefer to extend that to the Django > framework. I've had some issues getting cgi support. I've IM'd with a > tech rep and all they could tell me is that "yes, they do support > python cgi." From what I've seen, they don't have the mod_python > module installed for Apache. Without mod_python, I don't think you can > install Django. Not sure about other pythonic web frameworks. While vanilla CGI is a really bad idea for Django, in addition to mod_python, Django supports FastCGI for deployment if your hosting service doesn't give you mod_python access. -tkc -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Is hostmonster any good for hosting python?
On Oct 10, 1:27 pm, walterbyrd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > According to hostmonster's list of features, they do support python. > Does anybody have any experience with hostmonster? I'm using host monster to run my html-only site. However, I want to add some python cgi, and I'd prefer to extend that to the Django framework. I've had some issues getting cgi support. I've IM'd with a tech rep and all they could tell me is that "yes, they do support python cgi." From what I've seen, they don't have the mod_python module installed for Apache. Without mod_python, I don't think you can install Django. Not sure about other pythonic web frameworks. Outside of the cgi support, host monster has been pretty good to work with. They have a pretty slick control panel. Also, they use CentOs 4 and an older version of python. HTH, J -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Is hostmonster any good for hosting python?
According to hostmonster's list of features, they do support python. Does anybody have any experience with hostmonster? -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
