I am updating a short thread from seven months ago: I had sought advice along these lines:
>Which [Linux or maybe BSD] distribution is best for hosting a site that uses webware? This was in the context of moving to a user-mode linux (or BSD) virtual private server. I am writing to say that I followed the advice of Mr Barknecht and went with Debian, and it seems to be an excellent choice. The apt system is very nice indeed. I learned what I needed to know about system administration while setting up a mail and web server for a couple of virtual domains, and have been using webware with mod-python. As I had only used Linux systems as a user, I had to overcome some trepidation, but things turned out to be easier than I had expected (partly due to apt and partly due to the experience of configuring some server-type software on Mac OS X). So I can recommend user-mode (Debian) linux as a much better experience than trying to use the typical shared hosting deal, where you only have user permissions. I went with redwoodvirtual, which starts at only $10/month. Although they have had a few outages, they are very responsive by email. I do wish that there were a way to restart your server when it gets hung, which has happened a few times, other than emailing support and asking them to do it. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: IntelliVIEW -- Interactive Reporting Tool for open source databases. Create drag-&-drop reports. Save time by over 75%! Publish reports on the web. Export to DOC, XLS, RTF, etc. Download a FREE copy at http://www.intelliview.com/go/osdn_nl _______________________________________________ Webware-discuss mailing list Webware-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/webware-discuss
